Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2106. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the renewable energy support scheme for offshore and onshore wind energy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34892/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is progressing the design of the proposed new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) which is being developed to assist Ireland in meeting its renewable energy contributions out to 2030.
The design of the scheme included an economic appraisal of a range of commercial renewable technologies and various scales, including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, bioenergy etc.
I will bring a final high-level design proposal on the RESS to Government on 24th July, and subsequent to this a formal application for State Aid clearance with the European Commission will commence in line with EU State Aid Guidelines. The new scheme is expected to open in 2019.
