Renewable and low carbon energy
-
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.
-
Delivering a fair and secure zero carbon energy system
Strategy to deliver a just transition for the energy sector published.
-
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.
-
Clean energy transition to be accelerated
Energy strategy to shape next 25 years of energy production.
-
Supporting a renewables revolution
Commitment to develop onshore wind generation confirmed.
-
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.
-
Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme: Q1 2022
This document provides information on the capital projects which have received funding through the Scottish Government's Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme.
-
Scotland to push energy, nature and justice at COP27
Energy security relies on shifting from fossil fuels, says Environment Minister.
-
Building a green heat industry
£17.6 million to support climate-friendly heating transformation.
-
Accelerating green heat delivery
Next steps taken to help transformation.
-
Emerging Energy Technologies Fund - Hydrogen Innovation Scheme: form and guidance
Expression of interest form and 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.
-
Supporting a green energy revolution
Just Transition Fund awards announced.
-
Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme: capital projects - list
A full list of capital projects supported under the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP).
-
Agri sector leads the way in sustainability with audit demand
Specialist advice available for farming sector.
-
Scotland at Hannover Messe Expo
Energy businesses lead the way at global event.
-
Investing in net zero energy
£10 million to accelerate hydrogen technology.
-
Supporting Scotland’s Just Transition
Just Transition Fund to open on 31 May.
-
£5 million to develop carbon dioxide utilisation technology
CO2 Utilisation Challenge Fund launched.
-
Slashing carbon emissions across Scotland
£8.7 million for green infrastructure projects.
-
Offshore wind development
First Minister hails “truly historic” opportunity of ScotWind.
-
Scottish Cluster support
Investment in carbon capture project announced.
-
£50 million for warmer, greener homes
Support available to help people save on heating bills this winter.
-
Blue Carbon International Policy Challenge
International collaborations to support our seas and oceans.
-
Making Scotland a leading hydrogen producer
Over £100 million to advance cleaner energy.
-
Ramping up renewables generation
Plans to increase onshore wind capacity published ahead of COP26.
-
Creating resilient and sustainable islands
Funding allocated to local island projects.
-
Fast-tracking net zero infrastructure
Green growth pathfinder projects announced.
-
Making our homes cleaner and greener
Scotland’s heat in buildings strategy published.
-
New Ministers to be appointed
Scottish Greens to enter government.
-
Investing in net-zero technology
£16.5 million to support energy transformation.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Offshore wind to green hydrogen: opportunity assessment
Initial assessment of Scotland’s opportunity to produce green hydrogen from offshore wind.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
BiFab Working Group
Statement from the Scottish and UK Governments.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Increased offshore wind ambition by 2030
Supporting Scotland’s green recovery.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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”).
-
Scotland’s green recovery
Funding for a just transition to net-zero.
-
Driving Scotland’s green recovery
Low carbon investment fast-tracked to support COVID-19 recovery.
-
£62 million fund for energy sector
Support package to help deliver net zero future.
-
Heat Networks Bill
Helping Scotland move to affordable, low carbon heating.
-
Scotland’s recycling summit
Talks to accelerate action on waste.
-
Climate change ambitions
Consultations launched on offshore wind policy and new marine plan.
-
More electric vehicle charging points
Important step taken towards clean energy for transport.
-
£3.4m for tidal energy
Funding for world’s most powerful tidal turbine.
-
European funding for low carbon and active travel
Third round of funding is now open for applications.
-
Energy efficiency grants for social landlords
Extra funding to make homes warmer and promote carbon reduction.
-
£13.4m to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Funding to support low carbon projects.
-
Renewable electricity at record levels
Equivalent of 74.6% of gross electricity consumption was from renewable sources.
-
Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund
Up to £10 million to help commercial deployment of tidal projects.
-
Tackling global climate change
Shared ambitions by Scotland and New Jersey.
-
Funding for offshore wind
£2 million grant to support offshore innovation.
There is a problem
Thanks for your feedback