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Roadshow scotches renewable energy myths
15/08/2005
The benefits that renewable energy brings to Scotland
will be highlighted by a new tour which will take in the
length and breadth of the country.
'It's Only Natural' will seek to remove some of the
public's misunderstandings of renewables over the course of
a 16 week tour.
Launching the tour in Inverness, Deputy Enterprise
Minister Allan Wilson said:
"The Scottish Executive is committed to combating the
effects of climate change and to making sure we get clear
benefits for the economy in the process.
"Renewable energy has a crucial role to play in
achieving this aim and that is why we have set the target
that 18 per cent of Scotland's electricity should come from
renewable energy by 2010 and 40 per cent by 2020.
"We are committed to achieving our targets through a
range of renewable technologies - on and off shore wind,
biomass, wave and tidal and micro renewables.
"However, it's also vital to ensure that the public are
fully aware of all the issues that surround these policies
- the benefits that more renewable energy will bring, and
how a potential project can impact on your area.
"The 2003 study 'Public Attitudes to Windfarms' Has
shown that the public are broadly in favour of renewable
energy. We absolutely welcome a debate, but it must be an
informed debate.
"The roadshow has info packs, booklets and interactive
quizzes for the public to view and enjoy and local people
will be on hand to answer questions.
"We need to make the most of Scotland's potential to
lead the world in renewable energy and we are determined to
create an environmentally sustainable country for future
generations.
"With the public's help, I am certain we can
deliver."
The roadshow will remain at Falcon Square in Inverness
for three days and will then call at:
AUGUST
19-20 Fort William
24-25 Oban Highland Games
29-30 Lerwick Commercial Road
SEPTEMBER
1-2 Kirkwall Broad St
6-7 Thurso Outside Town Hall
8-9 Wick High St
13-14 Elgin Plainstones
16-17 Stornoway
22 Arbroath Applegate
23-24 Dundee Overgate
27-28 Perth
29-30 Dunfermline Louise Carnegie Gates
OCTOBER
1-2 Falkirk High St Band Stand
6-8 Edinburgh
11 Hamilton Top Cross (Town Sq)
12 East Kilbride Ballerup Car Park
13-14 Glasgow George Square
17-18 Paisley County Square
19-20 Greenock Cathcart Square
21-22 Ayr Burns Statue Square
27-29 Dumfries Fountain Area
NOVEMBER
2 Galashiels Market Square
3 Hawick Common Hough
4 Duns Market Square
8-9 St Andrews
10-11 Stirling Thistle Centre
15-16 Tarbert
18-19 Portree
23-24 Ullapool Latherton Car Park
28-29 Banff
30 Nov - 2 Dec Aberdeen Castle Gate