Ulick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 266: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide for the introduction of a wood log gasifier grant scheme in view of the high costs of oil and gas and the Government's commitment to the greener homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26108/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The Greener Homes Scheme provides support to homeowners to invest in a range of domestic renewable energy heating technologies including solar panels, biomass boilers and stoves and heat pumps.

Greener Homes Phase II which was opened in October 2007 is designed to consolidate the market, underpinning it with quality standards and training and providing for a long-term future that is not grant dependent. The aim is to ensure that the market for these products, services and fuels continues to develop strongly in a robust manner and that consumers continue to be guided towards discerning choices. The scheme is continuing to support a range of objectives including more competitive offerings, revised product standards, improved training standards and stable growth in the renewable heating industry.

The Greener Homes Scheme is being kept under regular review to ensure that it is delivering optimally across the renewable heating sector. It will continue to evolve in light of the maturing technologies and market developments, including the consideration of additional technologies such as wood log gasifiers.