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Chamber and committees

Question reference: S3W-02214

  • Asked by: Jamie Hepburn, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: 18 July 2007
  • Current status: Answered by Jim Mather on 6 August 2007

Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to encourage microgeneration.


Answer

The Executive’s objectiveis increased levels of microgeneration and we are committed to increasingfunding to help achieve this as part of our first spending review. Microgenerationhas the potential to provide a sustainable source of low carbon energy andreduce carbon dioxide emissions from buildings. It will be part of a coherentapproach to energy policy, recognising that promoting reduced energyconsumption and promoting low carbon technologies are key to achievingsustainable economic growth. I have started a dialogue with key stakeholders andthis will continue so as to ensure a clear and shared strategy and achievementof objectives.