The Scottish Government

Introduction of Banding to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) - Preliminary Consultation April 2008

The Scottish Government is committed to developing Scotland's renewable energy resource, and has a target that 31% of whole Scottish electricity demand should be met by renewable generation in Scotland by 2011, rising to 50% by 2020. The Renewables Obligation (Scotland), or ROS, will play a vital role in meeting these targets. The attached consultation document seeks views on the changes to the ROS around the introduction of "banding". The consultation closes on 4 July 2008.

Statutory Consultation on Review of ROS 2008

In this consultation (which closed on Thursday 13 December 2007) we sought views on proposed changes to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2007. These were very limited in scope, and, other than a couple of minor drafting changes, related to the Marine Supply Obligation - the text of the short consultation paper explained the background in full. The paper also alluded to the recent BERR consultation on banding the renewables obligation mechanism, and invited broad views on these proposals from a Scottish perspective.

A summary report of the responses we received to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2008 (ROS)consultation is available. As well as identifying the major points of the consultation feedback, the report also outlines how the Scottish Government intends to proceed with amendments to the ROS.

Statutory Consultation on Review of ROS (Support for Wave and Tidal Power) 2006

The Renewables Obligation (Scotland), or ROS, has been very successful to date in stimulating the growth and development of new renewables capacity in Scotland, largely from onshore wind and hydro power. However, we believe that the ROS is capable of providing additional, targeted support to help develop wave and tidal technology. This statutory consultation seeks views on our detailed proposals for a Marine Supply Obligation, designed to deliver that support. It also contains a link to a wider UK consultation on further proposed changes to the ROS with respect to co-firing and small generators. (The consultation closed on December 12 2006, following from the preliminary consultation which closed on 3rd August 2006.)

Exempting The European Marine Energy Centre From Section 36 Of The Electricity Act 1989

This consultation sought views on proposed amendments to the Electricty Act 1989 to allow wave and tidal devices, with generating capacity of greater than 1 megawatt, to use testing facilities at the European Marine Energy Centre without being subject to the section 36 consents process.

Supporting wave and tidal energy in Scotland - a consultation on amending the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order - 2006

The Renewables Obligation (Scotland), or ROS, has been very successful to date in stimulating the growth and development of new renewables capacity in Scotland, largely from onshore wind and hydro power. However, we believe that the ROS is capable of providing additional, targeted support to help develop wave and tidal technology. This consultation paper explored the ways in which this might be done, and posed a number of questions regarding the precise nature and effects of any changes that might be required or made. (The consultation closed on 3rd August 2006.)

This consultation was the second stage in the fundamental review of the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order ("the ROS"). The document above sought views on: Effectiveness of the Obligation; Energy from Mixed Wastes; Lower Cost Renewable Technologies; Obligation levels beyond 2015/16; Combined Heat and Power; Operation of the ROC Market / Administrative Issues. It should have been read and responded to in conjunction with the issues raised in the equivalent DTI paper which may be found on the internet at http://www.dti.gov.uk/renewables/renew_2.2.5b.htm.

Also available are a document containing our final policy positions following the closure of our recent statutory consultation on the 2005/6 review of the Renewables Obligation (Scotland), and a copy of the revised Order (taking effect from April 2006) which gave effect to these decisions.

Transfer of Scottish Renewable Obligation (SRO) Contracts Consultation

This consultation will seek views on the transfer of Scottish Renewable Obligation (SRO) contracts. Currently, SRO output can only be contracted by or sold to the two Scottish successor supply companies. We will seek views on changing these arrangements to allow a full auction of SRO output by a neutral third party. The consultation will also seek views on changes to the Fossil Fuel Levy Regulations (Scotland) 1996. It is also available in Adobe PDF format as a printable document.

Consultation on Fees Payable for Consent Under the Electricity (Applications for Consent) Scotland Regulations 1990 Full Report

The document following the above link summarises the responses we received to the consultation on Fees Payable for Consent under the Electricity (Applications for Consent) Scotland Regulations 1990. The document also analyses the responses to each question identifying matters of agreement or disagreement. Finally, the report contains the Scottish Executive's conclusions and how we will take the process forward.

2005-06 Review of the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order

This preliminary consultation is the first stage in our fundamental review of the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order. Amongst other things, it invites views on how the ROS might provide more support for emerging technologies, and on amending the current definition of energy crops. It should be read and responded to in conjunction with the issues raised in the equivalent DTI paper which may be found on the internet at http://www.dti.gov.uk/renewables/renew_2.2.5.htm, and An Analysis into a Proposal for an Amendment to the Renewables Obligation Definition of Energy Crops by IPA Energy Consulting and the Scottish Agricultural College.

Renewables Obligation (Scotland) 2005 - Statutory Consultation

This consultation outlined proposals to amend the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) (the ROS) to increase the level of the ROS beyond 2010/11, to support the creation of a UK wide market in ROCs, to secure the buyout fund and introduce greater flexibility for smaller generators. It also sought views on changes to the recycling mechanism. The consultation ran between September and December 2004. A short summary of responses is available. The subsequent changes are to be carried forward in the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2005, due to come into force on 1 April 2005.