Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008
518 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will introduce a wood log gasifier grant scheme under the greener homes schemes; his views on whether this is an ideal carbon neutral renewable fuel resource for domestic homes and should be encouraged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32472/08]
View answerThe Greener Homes Scheme, which is administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland, provides support to householders to invest in a range of domestic renewable energy heating technologies including solar panels, biomass boilers and stoves and heat pumps. I launched Phase III of the scheme in July, under which log gasification boilers have been added to the technologies eligible for support. The current level of grant support to householders for the installation of a gasification boiler is €2,000.
