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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Black

MLAs back more ambitious green energy target as climate laws debate continues

Assembly members have voted for a more ambitious 10-year renewable energy target for Northern Ireland.

The amendment to draft climate change legislation for the region sets a target of 80% of electricity consumption sourced from renewable sources by 2030.

The Alliance Party amendment, which was passed by 34 votes to 27, came on the second day of Assembly debate on Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots’ draft Bill

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