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Scottish government launches green energy action plan The Scottish Government has published a national renewables action plan designed to ensure at least a fifth of Scotland's energy comes from renewable sources by 2020. This plan includes proposals for kick-starting a renewable heat sector and making sure offshore wind and marine energy projects are developed quickly with a clear framework for port and land infrastructure to support their deployment. Cabinet secretary for finance and sustainable growth John Swinney said: "Moving to a low carbon economy presents huge economic opportunities and our Climate Change Bill now commits us to action. "Offshore wind, marine energy and renewable heat will now be a key focus due to the potential to generate clean energy, reduce emissions and the associated manufacturing and infrastructure opportunities" he stressed. The administration wants to develop a clear framework for port and land infrastructure to support the manufacturing, construction, and operation of offshore wind, wave and tidal devices. "Heat from renewables needs to rise tenfold in the next decade and we will investigate all options to boost the sector, from large scale industrial plants, more energy from biomass and waste, through to microgeneration. We will support growth in, and diversification into, the renewable heat sector with further targeted inward investment" Swinney insisted. Source: Utility Week © Faversham House Group Ltd 2009. News articles may be copied or forwarded
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