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Electricity Generation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2022

Thursday, 5 May 2022

Questions (104)

Richard Bruton

Question:

104. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the use of micro-generation for domestic use will offset rising energy costs and the increased cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22406/22]

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Written answers

The phased introduction of the Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) began with the commencement of the MSS domestic solar PV grant on 16 February last, with grant levels up to a maximum of €2,400 available towards installation of Solar PV. Customers with micro-generation will reduce the variable (or per kWh) component of their electricity bills by replacing imported energy through self-consumption of micro-generated electricity. Maximising consumption of self-generated electricity will provide the most benefit to offset rising electricity costs and shorten the payback period for the investment. Also the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff is now available for new and existing micro-and small-scale generators so that people can receive payment from their electricity supplier for all excess renewable electricity they export to the grid, reflective of the market value. This will reduce the portion of their bill related to the electricity consumed. From January 2022, a tax exemption applies to income up to €200 per annum received by domestic micro-generators from their suppliers by way of the CEG.

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