The Herald
Summary
In Scotland, we’ve made significant progress in decarbonising our electricity supply with over 80% now generated by low-carbon sources. This has significantly contributed to reaching our Net Zero by 2045 target. However, more than half of our energy demand is met by gas-fuelled heating for our homes, businesses and public buildings, and consequently heat is currently the single largest source of carbon emissions in Scotland. Renewable heat is therefore the next frontier in decarbonisation.
Developing new heating projects using low-carbon sources is critical if we are to achieve the transition to net zero. The Scottish Government is currently developing a new legislative and policy framework which seeks to encourage low-carbon heating sources and decentralised heat networks. It is hoped the new legislative framework will kick-start a pipeline of low-carbon and district heating projects across Scotland. Now is therefore an opportune time for our communities to consider local prospects for low-carbon heat solutions.
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