Microgeneration
Although increased energy efficiency can go some way to help reduce carbon emissions, we still need to get our energy from somewhere. The Scottish Government has passed legislation requiring suppliers to obtain more electricity from clean, renewable forms of energy, but we can also take actions locally to generate clean heat and power in t 
he home, or even for our communities.
There is now an increasing variety of small renewable energy devices that can be installed in our homes and buildings to help reduce carbon emissions still further.
The Scottish Government funds the Energy Saving Scotland Advice Network to provide, amongst other support, advice about micorgeneration. Please see the Energy Saving Trust website or call the network on 0800 512 012 for more microgeneration information.
The Feed in Tariff (FIT) scheme went live on 1 April 2010. Under this scheme energy suppliers have to (compulsory for big six suppliers) make regular payments to householders and communities who generate their own electricity from renewable or low carbon sources such as solar electricity panels(PV) or wind turbines.