Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2007
392 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of energy consumed in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility that comes from renewable sources. [33281/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraTo date in 2007, 87% of this Department's energy budget has been spent on electricity. According to Eirgrid's latest figures, at least 9.3% of the electricity supplied comes from renewable sources, mainly wind and hydroelectric. The remaining 13% of the Department's energy budget is attributable to oil and gas, which are non-renewable sources.
