Publications

This Policy Statement sets out the guiding principles that underpin the Department’s approach to East-West electricity interconnection. It establishes the policy outcomes that interconnection is expected to deliver and provides a framework to guide decision-making.

Two circulars which are published annually for the Further Education Hardship Fund & Further Education Grants.

The Department for the Economy funded the University of Manchester (UoM) to undertake independent research to develop a model of the current Northern Ireland gas and electricity networks. This followed the receipt of a research...

The Department for the Economy commissioned University College Dublin (UCD) to undertake independent research which models domestic energy performance for properties without an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The report summarises the research undertaken, including the...

Upon receipt of a research proposal from the Fraser Allender Institute, within the University of Strathclyde, the Department for the Economy commissioned independent research to assess the interlinkages between the energy sector and other industries...

Northern Ireland’s Skills Eco-system is a dynamic network of education providers, training organisations, employers, government bodies and individuals working together to develop the skills needed for a sustainable, low-carbon economy. As industries adapt to new...

This quick guide offers a short overview of the different ways into learning, training, employment and higher education in Northern Ireland. It explains qualification levels, career entry routes, and how different pathways can help you...

A practical overview of career entry and progression routes for adults in Northern Ireland. Whether you're returning to learning, changing career, or developing new skills, this guide highlights routes that can support your next step.

Apprenticeship Programmes Information Leaflet

This is the 12th annual survey of FE College Leavers in Northern Ireland. Data was collected approximately six months after completing and achieving a regulated qualification, at Level 3 or below, in the 2024/25 academic...

The Department is seeking to appoint new Members to the Board of Tourism NI (TNI) effective from 30 November 2026 for a term of three years.

Participation on DfE Training and Education Provision by Disability, 2023/24 Infographic

The Department for the Economy commissioned analysis from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), to assess the potential impact of recent US tariff changes...

Energy ad hoc tables are produced in response to user requests and contain combinations of data that are not available in standard publications.

The Department for the Economy provides statistics on the Skills for Life and Work programme in Northern Ireland.

This policy is published in conformance with the requirements set out in Practice 10.6 of the Code of Practice for Statistics which requires statistics producers to be transparent about any supplementary statistical services that they...

The sixth edition of the Energy in Northern Ireland report, with associated Quality report and Infographics report was published on 18 June 2026 and can be accessed at the links below.

The Energy in Northern Ireland report is circulated to a limited number of pre-release access recipients in line with the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order (Northern Ireland) 2009.

This is the thirty-fifth edition of the Energy Strategy e-bulletin, which aims to keep stakeholders informed about progress on the Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland

This publication presents information on Renewable Electricity Generation for Northern Ireland. It details information on the percentage of electricity consumption in Northern Ireland generated from renewable sources as well as information on the type of...