Climate Change Committee's latest recommendations to Scottish Government

The Climate Change Committee has today (May 21) set out its advice on the level of Scotland’s four carbon budgets (covering the period 2026 to 2045).

This is the first time that the Scottish Government has requested these from the UK's independent adviser on tackling climate change.

Morag Watson, Director of Onshore at Scottish Renewables, said:

“The advice from the Climate Change Committee makes it clear that Scotland cannot deliver a balanced and credible route to meeting its climate ambitions without accelerating the delivery of renewable energy, new electricity network infrastructure and clean heat solutions.

“With a revised Heat in Buildings Bill about to be introduced to parliament, we urge the Scottish Government to act decisively. A clear, deliverable strategy for heat decarbonisation must prioritise the role of cost-effective heat networks and ensure all funding schemes are easy to navigate for consumers and suppliers.

“Ultimately, we can only meet our future electricity demand by unlocking Scotland’s clean power potential. Not only will this tackle climate change and fuel poverty but enable long-term prosperity through new economic opportunities and energy security.

“We call on ministers to act now to realise the ambitious but credible route to decarbonisation outlined today.”

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Notes

• More on the Climate Change Committee’s advice is available on its website. 
• Free-to-use image of Morag Watson is available to download via Dropbox.