Scotland sets 2030 carbon goal

First Minister Alex Salmond speaks at a public meeting held in Lochaber High SchoolPics by Alan Peebles

First Minister Alex Salmond speaks at a public meeting held in Lochaber High SchoolPics by Alan Peebles

Scotland again moved to underline its long-term commitment to renewables – and set itself apart from the UK government in London – by unveiling a 2030 decarbonisation target for its power sector.

First Minister Alex Salmond announced the goal of 50g of CO2/kWh, compared to the 347g/kWh seen in 2010.

The UK government at Westminster has resisted calls to immediately include a decarbonisation target in its own Electricity Market Reform package, which is currently making its way through Parliament.

The goal is included in Scotland’s new national offshore wind strategy and a draft Scottish Government report on emissions policies, both published today.

Salmond said: “UK coalition ministers’ mixed messages on energy policy and continuing uncertainty around Electricity Market Reform, including the lack of a decarbonisation target…

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