Scottish Government

This short summary provides an overview of key facts and trends emerging from the publication of the latest energy generation and consumption statistics for Scotland by the UK Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC). The latest statistics were published by DECC on 28 March 2013.

Energy Statistics Summary - March 2013 - published 28 March 2013

Quarterly Statistics (Next Update: 27th June 2013)

Previous versions of the quarterly Energy Statistics Summary are available below:

• Energy Statistics Summary - December 2012 - published 20 December 2012
• Energy Statistics Summary - September 2012 - published 27 September 2012
• Energy Statistics Summary - July 2012 - published 28 June 2012
• Energy Statistics Summary - March 2012 - published 29 March 2012
• Energy Statistics Summary - December 2011 - published 22 December 2011

 

Annual Publications (Next Update: January 2014)

The 'Energy in Scotland' reports are available below:

• Energy in Scotland Report 2013 - published 25 January 2013
• Energy in Scotland Report 2012 - published 5 March 2012 
• Energy in Scotland Report 2010 - published 24 December 2010

 

Analytical Notes

Topical analytical briefing notes are available below:

• Oil and Gas Analytical Bulletin - March 2013 - published 11 March 2013

 

Energy Statistics Database

You may wish to view the latest energy statistics covering a range of different datasets via the continually updated Energy Statistics Database:

• Energy Statistics Database - last updated 28 March 2013

 

Growth Sector Statistics

The Government Economic Strategy (GES) 2011 defined 6 Growth Sectors, one of which was 'Energy (including renewables)'.

You can view the latest growth sector statistics here:

•  Growth Sector Statistics

 

Planning Statistics (Next Update: 27th June 2013)

The Renewable Energy Statistics Database (RESTATS) holds statistical information on renewable energy projects in the UK, from data collection activities undertaken by Ricardo-AEA on behalf of the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

For a summary of renewable electricity projects in Scotland, please see the link below:

• Summary Tables

See below for quarterly data extracts containing information on renewable projects in Scotland:

• Data Extracts