Action Renewables has launched a new policy document highlighting a number of areas for renewable energy growth in Northern Ireland.

The document, 'Proposal for a Renewable Future', sets out areas for renewables growth as the 2020 targets for heat and electricity as outlined in the Strategic Energy Framework (2010) draw nearer. It focuses on issues including energy efficiency, green gas, renewable transport, security of supply, renewable heat and job security, providing a status report on each focus as well as recommendations, developed to encourage debate within the sector and drive forward the development of new policies and goals.

The publication's launch follows the successful inaugural European Energy Policy Forum hosted recently by Action Renewables at the Crowne Plaza Belfast.

Over 100 delegates attended the event, where they heard talks, exchanged ideas, and networked with representatives from across the renewables sector in NI and further afield, including European Projects and renewable energy policy, as well as gaining insight into developing technology and innovation in the industry. Topics covered included renewable energy opportunities for SMEs, hydropower energy recovery technology, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, among others.

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Michael Doran, Managing Director of Action Renewables, said: "The large turnout for our first European Energy Policy Forum highlights the appetite in Northern Ireland to continue to develop and implement renewable energy technologies to help reach our renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction targets.

"Developed in 2010 with a ten-year implementation plan and 2020 targets for heat and electricity, the Strategic Energy Framework's deadlines are looming, and with the current policy vacuum in place within our government, Action Renewables has produced our most recent policy document to encourage conversation and continued growth within the sector to meet these targets and improve the long-term forecast for renewable energy in Northern Ireland."

Mr Doran added: "We look forward to stimulating debate and ultimately driving our renewables sector forward locally following distribution of this document and with the on-going work of our collaborative networking organisation, AREA, which provides expert renewable energy advice to members."

To view the Action Renewables Policy Document, Proposal for a Renewables Future, visit here.

Image: Jamie Delargy and Michael Doran, Managing Director, Action Renewables, team up at Action Renewables' inaugural European Energy Policy Forum to launch Action Renewables' policy document Proposal for a Renewable Future.

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