Towards a Low Carbon Economy for Scotland: Appendix

DescriptionThis paper is designed to complement the Government’s discussion paper on a Low Carbon Economy in Scotland, as part of the Government’s overarching Economic Strategy. It summarises key developments across the energy sector, which is leading the way towards a low carbon future. It should be read in conjunction with the Low Carbon Economy Discussion Paper, which contains general information on issues such as finance, skills and innovation which apply to the Energy Sector as well as other secto
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Towards a Low Carbon Economy for Scotland

1. Energy: where the solution begins
1.1 Energy Sector must take the lead
1.2 Objectives of current activity
1.3 The Economic contribution of the energy sector
1.4 Engagement with Industry

2 FOCUS: Energy Efficiency

3 FOCUS: The Renewable Electricity Sector in Scotland

4 FOCUS: The Renewable Heat Sector in Scotland

5 FOCUS: The North Sea Oil and Gas Sector

6 FOCUS: Carbon Capture and Storage

7 FOCUS: Skills for Sustainable Energy

Annex: Energy Pledges - follow-up action

This paper is designed to complement the Government's discussion paper on a Low Carbon Economy in Scotland, as part of the Government's overarching Economic Strategy.

It summarises key developments across the energy sector, which is leading the way towards a low carbon future. It should be read in conjunction with the Low Carbon Economy Discussion Paper, which contains general information on issues such as finance, skills and innovation which apply to the Energy Sector as well as other sectors.

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