Scotland Targets Emissions
Posted on: February 5th, 2008 by Emma YoungMicrogeneration and the installation of photovoltaic solar panels and wind turbines are part of a scheme by the Scottish government to cut greenhouse gases by 80 per cent by 2050.
The goal will be reached by decreasing the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity and a focus instead on renewables and clean coal technology. The goal is is a third more than the corresponding UK goal.
As well as boosting the use of solar panels and wind turbines, the Scottish government plans to meet the target by introducing tougher building regulations on new buildings.
Jason Ormiston, chief executive of Scottish Renewables, commented: “Everyone has a responsibility at home to consider whether they can use microgeneration.
“Its not easy in all circumstances. We recognise that and we should make it easy. Indeed, it should be as easy to buy a solar panel as it is to buy a flat-screen TV. We are talking here, mainly, about converting existing buildings.”
Climate change expert professor Thomas Crowley said Scotland was in a unique position to reach its “ambitious but achievable” target because of the potential for renewables and the strong political will.
He added: “I don’t think its crazy. It might be very ambitious but it is conceivable that it will be achievable.”
www.scottishrenewables.com
