Scottish Government adopts Greens’ energy manifesto pledge
The Scottish Greens have welcomed the government’s decision to adopt the party’s manifesto commitment of 50% of all energy use being generated from renewables by 2030.
Climate and energy spokesperson Mark Ruskell MSP said this target demonstrates that fracking is not needed, and certainly not welcome in Scotland.
Ruskell went on to press the government on fuel poverty, asking how it will deliver its target for 80% of homes to use low carbon heat by 2032, given the 2025 target is just 18%.
Mid Scotland and Fife MSP, Mark Ruskell said:
“At the end of last year, other Holyrood parties blocked our proposal to set a target of Scotland producing half of all the energy it consumes from clean, renewable sources, so this news, ensuring that the Scottish Greens’ manifesto commitment is met, is particularly welcome. There is now no barrier to banning fracking in Scotland – let’s get on with it.
“Warming our homes affordably and with low carbon power is a priority. But the Scottish Government’s targets don’t make sense. There’s too much trust in a technological miracle in the future and not enough action on fuel poverty today.”