Clean Energy is the future for Northern Ireland. As the country decarbonises the use of fossil fuels declines, and greenhouse gas emissions reduce. This report looks at the opportunities for clean energy to drive productivity, competitiveness and energy security using native renewable sources of wind, solar, tidal and biogenic carbon resources. The work identifies how a clean energy transition can drive the creation of well-paid jobs and rural prosperity while reducing fuel poverty. Seven main recommendations covered the barriers (current policy and regulation), opportunities (enterprise and investment) as well as the training and research requirements to support the energy transition in Northern Ireland.
