Consultation on the design of the Renewable Heat Obligation

The Government has agreed to the introduction of an Obligation in the Heat Sector by 2024. This Obligation will incentivise suppliers of certain fuels in the heat sector to ensure a proportion of the fuel they supply is renewable.

Using feedback from our previous consultation, we have carried out a scoping exercise to examine potential Obligation structures and parameters. As we look to further develop the Obligation, we want to hear from interested parties and seek feedback on these Obligation parameters.

We are committed to engaging with stakeholders in a clear, open, and transparent manner. Positions set out in this consultation are proposed positions only. No final decisions have been made in relation to the structure of the Obligation, or how it will be administered. Feedback received as part of this consultation process will directly inform any decisions taken as part of the overall development and design process.

To capture feedback, we have developed an online survey and would particularly welcome views from suppliers of heat, or anyone with an interest in Ireland’s renewable fuel industry.

The closing date for submissions has been extended to 5.30pm on Friday, 6 October 2023

If you would like to complete the consultation in hard copy format, or through Irish, please contact us by email RenewableHeatObligation@decc.gov.ie or by post:

Heat Policy Division

Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications

29 – 31 Adelaide Road

Dublin,

D02 X285

We are committed to engaging with stakeholders in a clear, open and transparent manner. Any person or organisation can make a submission in relation to this consultation. All submissions and feedback will be considered and directly inform the final design of the Renewable Heat Obligation.

Please note that responses to this consultation are subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI), Access to Information on the Environment Regulations 2007-2018 (AIE) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Please also note that may publish the contents of all submissions received to our consultations on our website. We will redact personal data prior to publication. In responding to this consultation, parties should clearly indicate where their responses contain commercially sensitive information or confidential information which they would not wish to be released under FOI, AIE or otherwise published.

We would like to draw your attention to our Data Privacy Notice which explains how and when we collect personal data, why we do so and how we treat this information. It also explains your rights in relation to the collection of personal information and how you can exercise those rights.