Renewable and low carbon energy
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Scottish islands: data overview 2023
This report gives a snapshot of Scotland's island-level data as collated in the new Scottish Islands Data Dashboard and draws out key findings relating to each of the strategic objective topic areas set out in the National Islands Plan.
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Negative Emissions Technologies (NETS): Feasibility Study
This study estimates the maximum Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) potential achievable in Scotland, 2030 - 2050.
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Negative Emissions Technologies (NETS): Feasibility Study - Technical Appendices
Technical annex for study that estimates the maximum Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) potential achievable in Scotland, 2030 - 2050.
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Social housing net zero standard consultation: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the consultation on a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard in Scotland.
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Heat in buildings - multiple ownership mixed use buildings: energy retrofit possibilities
Scotland has many buildings which have multiple owners and mixed uses. This report categorises those buildings further and identifies potential solutions to decarbonise their heat supply and improve energy efficiency, in line with the heat in buildings strategy.
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Tenements Short Life Working Group – energy efficiency and zero emissions heating: final report
The Tenements Short Life Working Group present their recommendations to the Scottish Government on the best approach for decarbonising the heat supply of tenement buildings and achieving a good level of energy efficiency, in line with commitments in the Heat in Buildings Strategy.
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Social housing net zero standard consultation: interim equality impact assessment
Interim equality impact assessment for the consultation on a new social housing net zero standard in Scotland.
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Social housing net zero standard consultation: business regulatory impact assessment
A partial business regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) to set out potential impacts of the social housing net zero standard proposals.
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Social housing net zero standard consultation: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the consultation on proposals for a new social housing net zero standard in Scotland.
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Heat in buildings monitoring and evaluation Framework
A monitoring and evaluation Framework for the Heat in Buildings Strategy to help track progress against the strategy.
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Social housing net zero standard: consultation
This consultation seeks views on a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard (SHNZS) in Scotland. This new standard will replace the second Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH2).
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Green Heat Finance Taskforce: report part 1 - November 2023
The independent Green Heat Finance Taskforce, has identified a suite of options which will allow individual property owners to access finance to cover the upfront costs for replacing polluting heating with clean heat solutions in the manner best suited to their own individual circumstances.
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Heat networks target 2035 consultation: child rights and wellbeing screening
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment to our consultation on the 2035 target for the amount of heat to be supplied by heat networks.
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Heat networks target 2035 consultation: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) to our consultation on the 2035 target for the amount of heat to be supplied by heat networks.
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Automated video identification of marine species (AVIMS) - new application: report
A commissioned report on the development of a web-based computer application for machine learning-based (semi-)automated analysis of underwater video footage obtained during the monitoring of aquatic environments.
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Marine piling - energy conversion factors in underwater radiated sound: review
A report which investigates the Energy Conversion Factor (ECF) method and provides recommendations regarding the modelling approaches for impact piling as used in environmental impact assessments (EIA) in Scottish Waters.
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How much do people in Scotland value characteristics of marine and coastal areas
This report summarises the results of a choice experiment survey that was designed to capture the preferences of Scottish people towards the management of marine and coastal areas in Scotland.
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Offshore renewable developments - developing marine mammal dynamic energy budget models: report
A report detailing the Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) frameworks and their potential for integration into the iPCoD framework for harbour seal, grey seal, bottlenose dolphin, and minke whale (building on an existing DEB model for harbour porpoise to help improve marine mammal assessments for offshore renewable developments.
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Offshore wind - birds on migration in Scottish waters: strategic review
A report detailing the migratory routes of bird species around the UK and Ireland which have the potential to be impacted by offshore wind developments. This forms part of the strategic study of collision risk for birds on migration and further development of the stochastic collision risk modelling tool work package one.
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Understanding seabird behaviour at sea part 2: improved estimates of collision risk model parameters
Report detailing research using GPS tags to track Scottish seabirds at sea.
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Offshore wind energy - sectoral marine plan: seabird tagging feasibility
How to undertake a seabird tagging study for species and colonies potentially impacted by the sectoral marine plan for offshore wind energy
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Draft energy strategy and Just Transition plan: consultation analysis
Independent report prepared on behalf of the Scottish Government and provides an independent analysis of responses to the public consultation on the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.
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Onshore wind sector deal
The onshore wind sector deal sets out commitments from the Scottish Government and the onshore wind industry to deliver upon our collective ambition of 20 GW of onshore wind in Scotland by 2030 whilst delivering maximum benefit to Scotland.
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Just Transition for the Grangemouth industrial cluster: discussion paper
A paper summarising the proposed approach to developing a Just Transition Plan for the industrial cluster of Grangemouth. This will support forthcoming engagement, in aid of a co-design process, that will shape the final Just Transition Plan.
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Nitrous Oxide emissions associated with 100% hydrogen boilers: research
Research to measure the gas composition of flue gas from hydrogen boilers under normal, real world operating conditions, with a view to establishing what, if any, greenhouse gases are emitted during combustion.
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Driving green energy growth
Bute House Agreement delivering Scotland’s energy transition.
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Impacts of the sale of house coal and the most polluting manufactured solid fuels: report
We commissioned this evidence review to inform proposals for introducing a ban on the sale of house coal and high sulphur content manufactured solid fuels in Scotland.
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Heat network projects: quarterly reports – July 2023
Information on the capital and pre-capital projects which have been funded through Scotland's Heat Network Fund and the Heat Network Support Unit.
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Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme: capital projects - July 2023
Information on the projects which have received funding through the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme.
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Collaboration on green energy
DFM attends first Celtic Forum in Brittany.
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Heat networks target 2035 consultation: SG response
Government response to our consultation on the 2035 target for the amount of heat to be supplied by heat networks.
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Vision for sustainable aquaculture: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the vision for sustainable aquaculture.
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Vision for sustainable aquaculture
The Vision for sustainable aquaculture describes the Scottish Government’s long-term aspirations to 2045 for the finfish, shellfish and seaweed farming sectors, and the wider aquaculture supply chain.
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Vision for sustainable aquaculture: child rights and wellbeing screening sheet
Child rights and wellbeing screening sheet for the Vision for sustainable aquaculture
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UK Government urged to end carbon capture scheme delays
First Minister calls for action to end uncertainty on Acorn Project.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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Heat networks - thermal energy target 2035: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to our consultation on the 2035 target for the amount of heat to be supplied by heat networks.
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Scotland's Vision for Trade: annual report - June 2023
Our second annual report on Scotland's Vision for Trade, outlining the range of specific actions that we have taken over the past year and our continued ambition to make trade-related decisions based on the principles of inclusive growth, wellbeing, sustainability, net zero and good governance.
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Air quality report 2022: public engagement
Findings from a quantitative study exploring public perceptions of air quality in Scotland among adults.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: progress report 2022 to 2023
Second annual progress report relating to the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26 which outlines the progress made in relation to the Plan’s three themes during the last year as well as key delivery achievements and activity planned for the coming year.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: major capital projects progress update - March 2023
The following information relates to projects with a capital value of £5 million or more which are at the outline business case (or equivalent) approved stage or beyond.
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Just transition for the built environment and construction sector: a discussion paper
This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the built environment and construction sector. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition for the sector.
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Scottish Natural Capital Accounts: 2023
This report estimates quantity and value of services supplied by Scotland's natural capital.
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Community Climate Action Hubs: response analysis
Scottish Government received 70 responses from third sector and community groups in response to the Climate Action Hub programme announced in 2020. Two pathfinder hubs were identified and the information was used to shape the programme.
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New Build Heat Standard: consultation - part two analysis
The New Build Heating Standard (NBHS) consultation: Part II was an opportunity for the Scottish Government to understand a wide variety of stakeholders’ views on a number of specific proposals. This independent analysis presents a report on these views both quantitively and qualitatively.
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New Build Heat Standard 2024: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) owing to the proposals in the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) with the move toward zero direct emissions heating systems as a standard in all new buildings. Assessing the particular realities of island communities.
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New Build Heat Standard 2024: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) considering the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) proposals and implications of moving away from direct emissions heating systems in new buildings. Considering in detail the impacts and potential for increasing equality as a result of introducing these regulations.
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New Build Heat Standard 2024: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) in consideration of the introduction of the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS). Looking in detail at the economic impacts of moving to Zero Direct Emissions heating systems in all new buildings.
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New Build Heat Standard 2024: fairer Scotland duty assessment
Fairer Scotland duty assessment for the New Build Heat Standard looking into the socio-economic impact of moving forward with zero direct emissions heating systems in all new buildings and in helping reduce inequalities in Scotland.
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New Build Heat Standard 2024: children’s rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Children’s rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) in consideration of the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS). Looking at the implications of moving away from Direct Emissions Heating Systems in new buildings with particular regard for children and young people.
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Heat Network Zone (HNZ) guidance
Statutory guidance to support local authorities to discharge their duties in relation to review, and possible designation, of Heat Network Zones. The guidance should be read alongside the Heat Network Zones and Building Assessment Reports (Scotland) Regulations 2023.
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Developing essential fish habitat maps: report
The project helped define areas of the sea essential to fish for spawning, breeding, feeding, or growth to maturity. Twenty-nine species and multiple life-stages were reviewed covering marine fish and shellfish of commercial and ecological importance, relevant to offshore wind development areas.
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New National Parks - appraisal framework: consultation
We produced an appraisal framework to support the assessment of nominations for new National Park designations in Scotland. This consultation is seeking your views and comments on this and the selection criteria for new National Parks.
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New National Parks - nomination process and draft appraisal framework: consultation
We produced an appraisal framework to support the assessment of nominations for new National Park designations. This consultation is seeking your views and comments on this and the selection criteria for new National Parks in Scotland.
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Investing in green hydrogen
Funding to support just energy transition.
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Heat network projects: quarterly reports – March 2023
Information on the capital and pre-capital projects which have been funded through Scotland's Heat Network Fund and the Heat Network Support Unit.
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Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme: capital projects - March 2023
Information on the capital projects which have received funding through our Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Floating solar panels ready in first for Scotland
Array tested before deployment this year.
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Financing a just transition
New support to increase investment across the North East.
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Climate Change Act – Section 72: thirteenth annual report
Information and conclusions fulfilling our annual reporting requirements on the operation of Section 3F of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (introduced by Section 72 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009).
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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Environment Strategy for Scotland: second progress report
The second annual report to Parliament on progress in developing the Environment Strategy for Scotland, as required under the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021.
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National Events Strategy Review: Easy Read version
Easy Read version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's National Events Strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation - Gaelic version
Gaelic version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation
Scotland's National events strategy is being reviewed and updated. This will extend its term to the end of 2035. This survey provides everyone with a role in Scotland’s world-class event industry the chance to shape the sector’s updated strategy.
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National events strategy review: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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Scotland’s Carbon Footprint: 1998-2019
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Onshore conventional oil and gas - call for evidence: analysis of responses
Independent analysis of responses to the 2022 call for evidence on onshore conventional oil and gas development in Scotland.
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Energy system and Just Transition: independent analysis
Publication of the outputs from a programme of work to better understand our energy requirements as we transition to net zero.
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Scotland's Blue Economy: current status review
Describes our starting position in the transition to adopting a Blue Economy approach to marine sectors, communities, and the environment. It provides us with the foundation to consider how we can track our progress and determine if significant and lasting change is occurring.
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Scotland's Marine Economic Statistics 2020
Statistics on the economic contributions of Scotland’s marine sectors in 2020. Includes a time series of Gross Value Added (GVA), turnover and employment for marine sectors. The supporting documents include: additional tables in an excel file and a pdf version of the publication.
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Carbon Neutral Islands: project progress report
We announced the commitment to support at least three islands to become fully carbon neutral by 2040 in the Programme for Government 2021-2022. This was raised further at COP 26 and the project now aims to support six islands become carbon neutral.
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Delivering a fair and secure zero carbon energy system
Strategy to deliver a just transition for the energy sector published.
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Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan
We are consulting on this draft route map of actions we will take to deliver a flourishing net zero energy system that supplies affordable, resilient and clean energy to Scotland’s workers, households, communities and businesses.
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Clean energy transition to be accelerated
Energy strategy to shape next 25 years of energy production.
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Supporting a renewables revolution
Commitment to develop onshore wind generation confirmed.
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Onshore wind: policy statement 2022
Sets out our ambition to deploy 20GW of onshore wind by 2030, as well as details on the formation of an onshore wind strategic leadership group, who will develop an onshore wind sector deal.
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Hydrogen action plan
Actions that will be taken over the next five years to support the development of a hydrogen economy to further our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Scotland 's energy system while ensuring a just transition.
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Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme: capital projects - December 2022
This document provides information on the capital projects which have received funding through the Scottish Government's Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme.
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Scotland to push energy, nature and justice at COP27
Energy security relies on shifting from fossil fuels, says Environment Minister.
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Building a green heat industry
£17.6 million to support climate-friendly heating transformation.
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Accelerating green heat delivery
Next steps taken to help transformation.
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Emerging Energy Technologies Fund - Hydrogen Innovation Scheme: form and guidance
Guidance for the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme (HIS) to support innovative renewable hydrogen production, storage and distribution solutions as well as the development of test and demonstration facilities in Scotland.
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Supporting a green energy revolution
Just Transition Fund awards announced.
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Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme: capital projects - list
A full list of capital projects supported under the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP).
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Agri sector leads the way in sustainability with audit demand
Specialist advice available for farming sector.
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Scotland at Hannover Messe Expo
Energy businesses lead the way at global event.
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Investing in net zero energy
£10 million to accelerate hydrogen technology.
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Supporting Scotland’s Just Transition
Just Transition Fund to open on 31 May.
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Scottish Natural Capital Accounts 2022
This report estimates quantity and value of services supplied by Scotland's natural capital.
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£5 million to develop carbon dioxide utilisation technology
CO2 Utilisation Challenge Fund launched.
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Slashing carbon emissions across Scotland
£8.7 million for green infrastructure projects.
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Offshore wind development
First Minister hails “truly historic” opportunity of ScotWind.
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Scottish Cluster support
Investment in carbon capture project announced.
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£50 million for warmer, greener homes
Support available to help people save on heating bills this winter.
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Blue Carbon International Policy Challenge
International collaborations to support our seas and oceans.
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Making Scotland a leading hydrogen producer
Over £100 million to advance cleaner energy.
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Ramping up renewables generation
Plans to increase onshore wind capacity published ahead of COP26.
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Creating resilient and sustainable islands
Funding allocated to local island projects.
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Fast-tracking net zero infrastructure
Green growth pathfinder projects announced.
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Making our homes cleaner and greener
Scotland’s heat in buildings strategy published.
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New Ministers to be appointed
Scottish Greens to enter government.
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Investing in net-zero technology
£16.5 million to support energy transformation.
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Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP): call for evidence
This Call for Evidence seeks input on actions to modify and enhance the range of support mechanisms currently provided by Scottish Government through the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP) for development and delivery of large-scale low and zero carbon heat in buildings projects.
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Local energy policy statement
This local energy policy statement containing set of key principles and associated outcomes represents the values we wish to see adopted.
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Low carbon heating in domestic buildings - technical feasibility: technical appendix
Technical appendix to accompany the technical feasibility of low carbon heating in domestic buildings report.
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Low carbon heating in domestic buildings - technical feasibility: report
A report undertaken to assess the suitability of low carbon heating technologies in residential buildings in Scotland.
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Low carbon heating in domestic buildings - technical feasibility: cost appendix
Cost appendix to accompany the technical feasibility of low carbon heating in domestic buildings report.
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Offshore wind to green hydrogen: opportunity assessment
Initial assessment of Scotland’s opportunity to produce green hydrogen from offshore wind.
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Scottish hydrogen: assessment report
Examines how applications of hydrogen-based technologies in transport, industry, heat and whole system approaches can best be deployed in Scotland.
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Deep decarbonisation pathways for Scottish industries: research report
The following report is a research piece outlining the potential pathways for decarbonisation of Scottish Industries. Two main pathways are considered, hydrogen and electrification, with both resulting in similar costs and levels of carbon reduction.
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Scottish Government Hydrogen Policy Statement
We set out our vision for Scotland to become a leading hydrogen nation in the production of reliable, competitive, sustainable hydrogen, securing Scotland’s future as a centre of international excellence as we establish the innovation, skills and and supply chain to underpin our energy transition.
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BiFab Working Group
Statement from the Scottish and UK Governments.
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Hydro Nation: annual report 2020
Records the development of Scotland's Hydro Nation policy agenda and reports on progress since the publication of the sixth annual report in 2019.
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Renewable heat target and action: 2020 update
An update on the progress toward meeting the target of 11% of non-electrical heat demand from renewable sources by 2020.
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Increased offshore wind ambition by 2030
Supporting Scotland’s green recovery.
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Sectoral marine plan: appropriate assessment
Assessment of the implications of the sectoral marine plan for offshore wind energy for designated special areas of conservation special protection areas, candidate special areas of conservation and proposed special protection areas in view of the sites' conservation objectives.
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Sectoral marine plan: regional locational guidance
Sets out regional spatial baseline data for the sectoral marine plan for offshore wind energy and describes the information used in the planning and assessment process.
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Sectoral marine plan for offshore wind energy
Aims to identify sustainable plan options for the future development of commercial-scale offshore wind energy in Scotland, including deep water wind technologies, and covers both Scottish inshore and offshore waters.
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Sectoral marine plan: post adoption statement
Sets out the changes between the draft and final sectoral marine plan for offshore wind energy in accordance with Section 18(3) of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 (“the 2005 Act”).
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Scotland’s green recovery
Funding for a just transition to net-zero.
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Driving Scotland’s green recovery
Low carbon investment fast-tracked to support COVID-19 recovery.
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£62 million fund for energy sector
Support package to help deliver net zero future.
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Heat Networks Bill
Helping Scotland move to affordable, low carbon heating.
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Scotland’s recycling summit
Talks to accelerate action on waste.
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Climate change ambitions
Consultations launched on offshore wind policy and new marine plan.
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More electric vehicle charging points
Important step taken towards clean energy for transport.
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£3.4m for tidal energy
Funding for world’s most powerful tidal turbine.
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European funding for low carbon and active travel
Third round of funding is now open for applications.
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Energy efficiency grants for social landlords
Extra funding to make homes warmer and promote carbon reduction.
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£13.4m to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Funding to support low carbon projects.
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Renewable electricity at record levels
Equivalent of 74.6% of gross electricity consumption was from renewable sources.
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Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund
Up to £10 million to help commercial deployment of tidal projects.
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Tackling global climate change
Shared ambitions by Scotland and New Jersey.
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Funding for offshore wind
£2 million grant to support offshore innovation.
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