As we move towards a net-zero society, we are working on ways to decarbonise home heating for our customers.
We will use our existing network to deliver greener gas solutions such as biomethane and hydrogen, so you can enjoy the comfort of gas without the environmental impact.
Home & business owners across Northern Ireland can save up to 48% carbon emissions by switching to our gas network that is ready to deliver renewable energy.
Decarbonisation of the local gas network has begun and we are working to offer nearly 550,000 NI gas users a non disruptive transition to net-zero
For every 1 TWh of renewable gas produced, we reduce regional CO2 emissions by around 180k tonnes per annum.
Biomethane is a like for like renewable replacement for natural gas that is produced through the anaerobic digestion of agricultural waste.
Biomethane as an alternative fuel source:
Most plants in NI currently use agri-focused feedstocks and these are the most readily scalable.
According to Queen’s University Belfast, NI has the potential to produce up to 6.3TWh of biomethane using agricultural feedstocks, which could meet 90% of the current gas distribution network demand in Northern Ireland.
Hydrogen can be used as a clean energy source, as it burns without producing carbon emissions. Renewable electric can be used to generate hydrogen, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional heating fuel sources.
Hydrogen as a clean energy fuel source
Hydrogen presents a unique opportunity for Northern Ireland to take advantage of its high levels of renewable electricity – which mostly comes from wind energy.
It will also create a sustainable use for wind energy produced at times when electricity demand is low.
Hybrid systems combine a gas boiler and heat pump to provide efficient and
reliable home heating to users, while working to save energy and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
Hybrid heat pumps as an alternative system:
