Electricity suppliers will have to demonstrate that a proportion of electricity has been produced from renewable sources, with certificates showing compliance. Government will put a ceiling on cost by issuing certificates at a pre-determined price of 3p per unit. Since onshore wind farms can generate at around 2p per unit this is a massive opportunity for industry. Consultations on the mechanics are being completed. There is much ground to be made up in Scotland and the question to be faced of whether its use should give rise to incentives.
Ministers take concerns seriously.
Awareness and education are key issues. Developers need to be on-board, planning issues are being addressed, with a balance to be struck between national policy on renewables and national policy on conservation. Measures are being taken by the Executive to assist transition of RE from margin to mainstream. Ministers' commitment is at the heart of climate change programme. Success will go a long way towards creating a truly Sustainable Scotland.