‘Why we all benefit from the Path to Net Zero,’ reveals Economy Minister

By The Newsroom
Published 1st Feb 2022, 08:00 BST
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons launches The Path to Net Zero Energy at a solar farm near LisburnEconomy Minister Gordon Lyons launches The Path to Net Zero Energy at a solar farm near Lisburn
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons launches The Path to Net Zero Energy at a solar farm near Lisburn
Exclusive platform piece by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons

Since taking office last summer, I have repeatedly talked about my desire to create a healthy economy, but I also want to see a healthy society and healthy environment.

Creating a step change in how we generate and use energy will, in time, benefit everyone in Northern Ireland and help us safeguard the planet for future generations.

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As Minister with responsible for energy policy, I am committed to helping people in every community across Northern Ireland to become more energy efficient and have access to more affordable energy.

Pictured at W5 in Belfast at the launch of the Action Plan for the Path to Net Zero Energy are Grainia Long, Housing Executive chief executive, Noyona Chundur, chief executive of the Consumer Council, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, NIE Networks managing director Paul Stapleton, Pat Austin of National Energy Action and John French, chief executive of the Utility RegulatorPictured at W5 in Belfast at the launch of the Action Plan for the Path to Net Zero Energy are Grainia Long, Housing Executive chief executive, Noyona Chundur, chief executive of the Consumer Council, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, NIE Networks managing director Paul Stapleton, Pat Austin of National Energy Action and John French, chief executive of the Utility Regulator
Pictured at W5 in Belfast at the launch of the Action Plan for the Path to Net Zero Energy are Grainia Long, Housing Executive chief executive, Noyona Chundur, chief executive of the Consumer Council, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, NIE Networks managing director Paul Stapleton, Pat Austin of National Energy Action and John French, chief executive of the Utility Regulator

This not only helps us all to reduce our energy bills, but also brings positive outcomes for health and wellbeing, with warmer, drier homes and buildings.

Last month I launched The Path to Net Zero Energy, an ambitious new strategy designed to ensure Northern Ireland’s energy is secure, affordable and clean for future generations. I was delighted to receive such a wide range of endorsements for the paper from groups including the NI Business Alliance, as well as the Utility Regulator and other bodies that represent the interests of energy users – the Consumer Council and the charity National Energy Action.

The strategy sets out a threefold approach: boosting energy efficiency in our buildings; increasing our consumption of energy from renewable sources; and doubling the size of our green economy.