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Energy Efficiency and Micro-Generation (Scotland) Bill
Friday 28 September 2007
Members of the Scottish Parliament from across the political spectrum gathered on Thursday 27th September to discuss a proposed Member's Bill aimed at tackling climate change and cutting fuel poverty, Sarah Boyack MSP's Energy Efficiency and Micro-Generation (Scotland) Bill.
If passed, the new legislation would require all new buildings to include capacity for small-scale electricity generation and provide incentives, such as reduced business rates or reductions on Council tax, for developments that incorporate certified measures. It would also require Scottish Government to set targets for micro-generation and for local authorities to consider the role such technology can play in achieving sustainable energy, by setting targets and strategies to take this forward.
The Bill Steering Group is already supported by a number of diverse organisations with interests in the environment, fuel poverty and industry, as it aims to provide warm, efficient homes and workplaces that are good for ordinary people whilst good for the planet too.
Earlier this month the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, John Swinney MSP informed Sarah Boyack MSP that Scottish Government would not be supporting her Member's Bill. He did however suggest that Scottish Government may take up some of the provisions within the Bill in the forthcoming Government Bill on Climate Change.
Sarah Boyack MSP said:
"I look forward to taking up the offer to have further discussions with the Cabinet Secretary at an early opportunity. The proposals in my Member's Bill have massive potential to benefit people by helping to keep their homes warm, improving their energy security and reducing their impact on the planet too."
Norman Kerr, Director of Energy Action Scotland said;
"Sarah Boyack's Bill moves the debate on fuel poverty forward to address the areas we are not yet thinking about. Business as usual will not eradicate fuel poverty by 2016 we need to embrace micro-renewables if we are to have a real chance of reaching our targets. That is why EAS is backing this Bill and urging all MSPs to support it."
Dr Dan Barlow, Acting Director of WWF Scotland said;
"The proposals in this Bill should be backed by all the political parties in the Scottish Parliament. In order to meet the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets that Scotland is aspiring to, we need to encourage energy efficiency and micro-generation measures that can improve peoples' homes and reduce fuel consumption."
Jason Ormiston, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, the green energy trade body, said:
"The micro renewables industry in Scotland has some way to go before it becomes part of the mainstream. Sarah Boyack's Bill will help mainstream micro renewables in Scotland and help the micro renewables sector boost Scotland's economy - these are just two of the many reasons why all parliamentarians should back this Bill."
The Bill Steering Group is already supported by a number of diverse organisations with interests in the environment, fuel poverty and industry, as it aims to provide warm, efficient homes and workplaces that are good for ordinary people whilst good for the planet too.
Earlier this month the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, John Swinney MSP informed Sarah Boyack MSP that Scottish Government would not be supporting her Member's Bill. He did however suggest that Scottish Government may take up some of the provisions within the Bill in the forthcoming Government Bill on Climate Change.
Sarah Boyack MSP said:
"I look forward to taking up the offer to have further discussions with the Cabinet Secretary at an early opportunity. The proposals in my Member's Bill have massive potential to benefit people by helping to keep their homes warm, improving their energy security and reducing their impact on the planet too."
Norman Kerr, Director of Energy Action Scotland said;
"Sarah Boyack's Bill moves the debate on fuel poverty forward to address the areas we are not yet thinking about. Business as usual will not eradicate fuel poverty by 2016 we need to embrace micro-renewables if we are to have a real chance of reaching our targets. That is why EAS is backing this Bill and urging all MSPs to support it."
Dr Dan Barlow, Acting Director of WWF Scotland said;
"The proposals in this Bill should be backed by all the political parties in the Scottish Parliament. In order to meet the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets that Scotland is aspiring to, we need to encourage energy efficiency and micro-generation measures that can improve peoples' homes and reduce fuel consumption."
Jason Ormiston, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, the green energy trade body, said:
"The micro renewables industry in Scotland has some way to go before it becomes part of the mainstream. Sarah Boyack's Bill will help mainstream micro renewables in Scotland and help the micro renewables sector boost Scotland's economy - these are just two of the many reasons why all parliamentarians should back this Bill."
