AQW 30382/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 01/03/2022
Answered On Date: 09/03/2022
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Finance for an update on efforts to explore the installation of renewable energy-generating technology on public (i) buildings; and (ii) land, with a view to reducing energy costs long-term.

Answer:

My Department has recently completed a technical assessment on the installation of photovoltaic arrays for the generation of electricity at Coleraine County Hall, Ballymena County Hall and Rathkeltair House in Downpatrick and intends to proceed with these projects subject to statutory and business case approvals and availability of funding.