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Energy

Energy is not just vital to keeping Scotland's businesses, hospitals and schools running; heating our homes; and transporting goods and people - energy also plays a key role in Scotland's economy.

Scotland accounts for around nine per cent of the UK's total energy consumption, but is rich in energy resources.

Scotland's action on energy

Facts

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Latest...

05/11/2009

Renewable Heat Action Plan for Scotland: A plan for the promotion of the use of heat from renewable sources. Also announced on this day were details of projects offered grants under Round 2 of the Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme.

19/10/2009

Innovation on Energy: Energy Efficiency Design Awards launched for second year running and first year's winners announced.

08/10/2009

Consultation launched on the Energy Efficiency Action Plan

30/09/2009

Carbon capture research

14/09/2009

Kilbraur Wind Farm approved

09/09/2009

Scottish Energy Advisory Board

07/09/2009

EU Action Plan on European Engagement

Page updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009