Ms Ruth Buggie:

The community energy officer pilot that is outlined is rolling out in the north-west region at the moment as part of a technical services bureau to support the local authorities in that region. The intent is that it would be outward-facing to support the communities and enable the community action that is outlined in their energy master plans. We are piloting it so we are still trying to learn what exactly it will look like and we are still waiting for that person to be appointed. I believe it is out at the moment. Something similar has been offered, I think, in the Border and eastern region as well just to see which model of support is best. The intent is to cut across much of what Deputy Whitmore mentioned about the numerous different roles within local authorities and how a community may not know which door to knock on. We want to make that possible. It is a work in progress.