AQW 43646/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 13/04/2026
Answered On Date: 28/04/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the development of the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee Scheme.

Answer:

The Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee (REPG) policy intent was agreed by the Executive on 26 March 2026.

My department aims to introduce the required primary legislation for the REPG to the Assembly before summer recess 2026. Once the Primary Bill is in place, subordinate legislation will be taken forward to set out the detailed arrangements.

Delivering additional renewable electricity generation to meet the 80% target is however complex, demanding a careful balance between security of supply, affordability, and legislative compliance. It therefore requires joined-up working, across government and with our delivery partners, to unlock the progress needed.