Scottish Government

hall aitken
ISBN 978 0 7559 1518 7 (Web only publication)
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Contents

Executive Summary
Programme activity
Key recommendations

Introduction
Strategy context
Programme in action
Evaluation objectives
Report Structure

Programme activity and marketing
Trends in programme activity since 1999
Geographical focus
Sector focus
Marketing
Conclusions

Programme management
Overall application process
Energy audit
Managing agent
Business advisors
Conclusions

Impacts
Carbon savings
Financial savings for businesses
Competitiveness and productivity
Other impacts on businesses
Overall impact on the business
Additionality
Conclusions

Comparisons with the Carbon Trust loan scheme
Conclusions

Future direction
Programme health
Market for loans
Strategic drivers
Other drivers
Key recommendations

Contact details