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  • Energy

    Policy and strategy on energy including electricity, gas, renewables and energy efficiency.

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    Energy strategy

    Details of Department for the Economy’s (DfE’s) short-term and long-term energy policies.

    • Northern Ireland Energy Strategy ‘Path to Net Zero Energy’
    • Energy Strategy Targets and Metrics Monitoring
    • Mid-Term Review of the Energy Strategy – The Path to Net Zero Energy

    Energy efficiency

    Energy Efficiency has an important role to play in ensuring that Northern Ireland meets its net zero commitments.

    Renewables

    Details on renewable energy for electricity and heat.

    • Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
    • Renewable electricity
    • Offshore Renewable Electricity Team - Stakeholder events - May 2025

    Heat

    In addition to natural gas and electricity, business and domestic consumers in Northern Ireland meet their energy requirements from a range of other fuels which include oil, coal and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

    • Research into the geothermal energy sector in Northern Ireland
    • Heat Pump X-Change Event Survey and Geothermal Advisory Committee Recommendations
    • Stormont Estate Building Physics Analysis

    Gas

    This page provides an overview of the gas sector in Northern Ireland, including gas policy and legislation, developments in renewable gas, gas licences and gas wayleaves.

    Energy research

    Energy research on various subject areas carried out by or on behalf of the department.

    • Energy research – Business and Industry
    • Energy research – Domestic Consumers
    • Energy research – Energy Efficiency

    Electricity

    Statistics, facts, prices and legislation regarding the electricity supply in Northern Ireland.

    • Consents for overhead electric lines (Article 40)
    • Consents relating to a generating station (Article 39)
    • Electricity wayleaves (necessary)

    Smart Electricity Meters

    Smart electricity meters are the new generation of electricity meters, giving customers detailed information to make choices which save money, save energy and make effective use of new low-carbon and renewable technologies.

    Vesting

    Guidance to the Vesting application process

    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Guidance for the Applicant
    • 3. Scrutiny

    Related to Energy

    Most recent publications

    • Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland April 2025 to March 2026

      Published 4 June 2026
    • Energy Strategy Action Plan 2026 and Action Plan Report 2025

      Published 26 May 2026
    See all publications in this topic

    Most recent consultations

    • Proposals for Geothermal Regulation Consultation

      Published 15 May 2026 Closes 06 August 2026
    • Closure of the Northern Ireland Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme

      Published 29 September 2025 Consultation closed
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • Households could save money with new Smart Meters – Archibald

      Published 29 April 2026
    • Fuel continues to be delivered as normal - Archibald

      Published 30 March 2026
    See all news in this topic

    Access to information

    How to request information from the Department for the Economy including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme.

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