Scotland’s rolling back on climate change targets is a critical mistake for households, consumers and the environment, according to the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE).
The Scottish Government’s decision to retract its flagship commitment to reducing emissions by 75% by 2030 comes after a series of climate action targets have been missed by ministers. Whilst actions towards reducing carbon emissions may vary under these new decisions, the decentralised energy sector insist that recent decisions must not impact the upcoming Heat in Buildings Bill.
The ADE’s Policy Manager, Chris Friedler, said: “Scotland’s 2030 target was set around the advice of experts such as the Climate Change Committee. Therefore, while we are greatly disappointed with the government’s decision today, it greatly underlines the importance of long-term plans, effective policies, and critically, a keen understanding of what needs to be delivered and by whom.
“The target removal must not affect the government’s upcoming Heat in Buildings Bill, which is critical for the nation’s longer term 2045 net zero goal. It will unlock investment, warmth and comfort for millions of Scots, boosting energy efficiency, heat networks, and heat pumps, building resilience across the country’s homes and offices.”
