Number | Tabled Date | Amendment Text |
1 | 02/10/2025 | Leave out all after ‘energy security’ and insert:
'and recognises the considerable vulnerability in our grid infrastructure; stresses the need for an independent review of SONI and NIE Networks’ failure to properly invest in our grid and the exorbitant prices paid for grid connection by consumers and renewable generators, in comparison with Great Britain; further recognises the need for green hydrogen and anaerobic digestion electricity incentives; advocates for the early building of a second east-west interconnector, in light of the earliest in-service date of 2031 of the North-South Interconnector and the virtual only operation of the Integrated Single Electricity Market; and calls on the Minister for the Economy to outline any discussions she has had with her Executive colleagues on the possibility of joining Ofgem to ensure the continuity, security and appropriate regulation of our electricity supply and to allow the opening up of our renewable market.'
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2 | 02/10/2025 | Leave out all after ‘energy security’ and insert:
‘but expresses concern at the undeliverable nature of emissions targets, and sectoral objectives for electricity consumption from renewable sources, outlined in the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, particularly in light of the major infrastructural challenges facing the Executive; and calls on the Minister for Communities to bring forward proposals for the redesign of social homes, incorporating higher energy efficiency standards and renewable energy integration.’
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3 | 02/10/2025 | Leave out all after ‘Minister for Communities’ and insert:
‘to work with Executive colleagues on the introduction of a low carbon housing roadmap, with measurable time-bound targets to increase retrofitting, improved energy efficiency standards for new builds and targeted support to improve energy efficiency for low-income households.’
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