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Renewable Energy Generation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Questions (146)

Christopher O'Sullivan

Question:

146. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will advise as to the way households who have installed their own totally electricity supply, micro-hydro, wind or photovoltaic off-grid systems will benefit from the energy credit given that they run generators or pay standing charges to suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11795/22]

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Written answers

The aim of the Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022 is to establish a scheme to make a once off payment, in 2022, of an Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Payment to each domestic electricity account, having regard to the exceptional rise in energy prices. This is an exceptional measure which uses the single eligibility criterion of a meter point registration number (MPRN), to ensure payments to each domestic electricity account as early as possible in 2022 using the existing electricity billing infrastructure. The payment will be applied to the domestic electricity account rather than an individual. Therefore the scheme is without application or further qualifying criteria.The scheme will also include pre-pay customers.

Domestic premises, which are connected to the electricity grid and so have an MPRN assigned, and have a micro-generation system installed, will have the payment credited to the electricity account associated with that MPRN. There is no need to sign up as the scheme will be automatic and apply to all domestic electricity accounts.

The Deputy may also wish to note that regular information updates, including frequently asked questions, are being made available on gov.ie at: www.gov.ie/en/publication/4ae14-electricity-costs-emergency-benefit-scheme/.

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