Debate contribution: SSE Airtricity: Gas Tariff Increase

Debate contribution by Dr Steve Aiken OBE on 8 September 2026.

MLA: Dr Steve Aiken OBE
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 8 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: SSE Airtricity: Gas Tariff Increase
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5674095

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I thank the Minister for his answer. He will be aware that we have a rather bizarre situation in Northern Ireland, where large amounts of surplus renewable energy get completely wasted. Has the Minister had any opportunity to talk to representatives from business or industry about what we can do about that wasted energy opportunity, which could go a long way towards sorting out fuel poverty in particular?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3880/22-27.

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