Publications

Following the receipt of a research proposal from Gordon Ingram Associates (GIA) as part of the department’s 10X Economy Open Call for research proposals in December 2022.  The Department for the E

The Department for the Economy funded the Fraser of AIlander Institute (FAI) at the University of Strathclyde to undertake independent research to investigate the potential for an offshore wind supply chain in Northern Ireland.

The Department for the Economy committed in Action 20 of the Energy Strategy 2022 Action Plan to “carry out a cost/benefit analysis of electricity and gas smart meters” in Northern Ireland which was completed in December 2022.

Research project led by Energy and Utility Skills investigating the skills required for a transition to an advanced zero emission, indigenous diverse energy secure and circular economy in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland (NI) Geothermal Energy Week (#NIGeothermalWeek) was held between 13- 17 June  2022 at Riddel Hall, Queen's Management School, Queen's University Belfast.

Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation data tables for Northern Ireland 

In the context of recent rising energy prices reflecting considerable volatility in wholesale markets, the Living Costs and Food survey household expenditure data for Northern Ireland was re-examined to explore: the pattern of energy expenditure by households in Northern Irela

This report examines expenditure by households on energy as a component part of all household expenditure, transfers and savings. The report compares household energy expenditure between Northern Ireland and England, Scotland and Wales.

This report examines energy purchases by businesses in Northern Ireland in terms of its share of business turnover and how that may differ between industrial sectors and business size. The report also considers the mix of different types of energy purchased by businesses.

The Department for the Economy commissioned Arup to undertake research into energy efficiency policy to inform the development of a new Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland.

The Department for the Economy has produced a report on the potential renewable electricity projects coming through the planning pipeline. The report provides information on projects at various stages of the development process.

As part of Department for the Economy’s consideration around future renewables energy policy, the department contracted Cornwall Insight, in partnership with Ionic Consulting, to conduct research on renewable electricity and possible future policy in Northern Ireland.

The third edition of the Energy in Northern Ireland report was published on 25 June 2020 and can be accessed at the link below.

A number of infographics associated with the Energy in Northern Ireland 2020 report can be accessed at the link below.

The Quality Report highlights any associated quality information for the data, statistics and information referenced in the Energy in Northern Ireland 2020 report. The Quality Report can be accessed at the link below.

In summer 2019 the Department for the Economy undertook a call for evidence relating to hardship associated with participation in the Non-Domestic Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme.

Under Regulation 59(2) of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014, the Department for the Economy is required to publish information on the Domestic RHI scheme in aggregate form. 

The latest bi-annual Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland publication was published on 4 June 2015 and can be accessed at the link below:

Seminar programme and presentations from POFRE event held at CAFRE Enniskillen campus on 18 February 2015

Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland.