Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
53. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when clarification will be provided on a public service obligation levy on biogas production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42107/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand the Question relates to the introduction of a Renewable Heat Obligation. Ireland currently has 6.3% of its heat sector demand met by renewable energy. While progress is being made, significant action is needed to reduce emissions and increase the supply of renewable fuels across the heat sector.
In line with the recent agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings to deliver up to 5.7 TWh of biomethane to further accelerate the reduction of overall economy-wide emissions, an obligation on the heat sector to include renewable heat will be introduced by 2024. The introduction of this Obligation will incentivise the use of renewable heat, while spreading the obligation across all non-renewable fuel types. A technical consultation will soon be undertaken, to directly inform the design of a Renewable Heat Obligation.
