In the UK, Newry Times reported that Northern Ireland’s Minister of Economy, Conor Murphy has launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG.
Minister Murphy said: “Moving away from fossil fuels is vital in the transition towards net zero. Over half of our homes and businesses are reliant on heating oil. This heavy reliance on fossil fuels not only creates carbon emissions but leaves us vulnerable to global price rises. The need to source local, secure and sustainable heating alternatives is pressing.”
“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,” Murphy added.
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