In the UK, Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy recently launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. It is open until March 4.
“This Call for Evidence will help the Department assess the potential role biofuels can play in decarbonizing our heat, identify challenges and opportunities, and the potential costs involved. The Department is particularly interested in how biofuels can complement other low-carbon heating solutions.”
Turning to net-zero targets, the Minister said: “We must deliver on the Energy Strategy’s commitment to replace high carbon heat sources with low, and zero carbon alternatives. Technologies like heat pumps are vital for the long-term decarbonization of heat, however upgrade works can be costly for some homes and businesses. Biofuels can offer an important transitionary option, one which is secure, affordable and sustainable. The development of the biofuels sector can also boost the local green economy through the creation of highly skilled jobs and contributing to increased productivity.”
In conclusion, the Minister said: “Co-design and collaboration are pivotal to the drafting of effective policy, and I would encourage consumers, industry, academia and other interested parties to contribute to this Call for Evidence.”
Tags: bio-heat, Northern Ireland, UK
Category: Fuels
