A greener, more prosperous Scotland: how the SNP is delivering on our clean energy ambitions

by the SNP
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4 months ago
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On 28th April 2019, Scotland became the first country in the world to declare a climate emergency.

In the years since, the SNP has made green prosperity a key plank of its governing programme, putting clean energy and renewable technologies at the heart of Scotland’s economic growth and underlining our determination to deliver on our climate commitments.

Here’s all you need to know about how the SNP is delivering a greener, fairer and wealthier Scotland.

A clean energy superpower

Under the SNP, the Scottish Government is realising its ambition to make Scotland the world’s first clean energy superpower.

That’s why we generated the equivalent of 113% of our electricity consumption from renewable technologies in 2022.

From anchoring clean energy supply chains to investing in cutting edge carbon capture and storage, Scotland is already a top destination for foreign direct investment in key energy sectors and is on track to lead the world in the shift to a greener economy.

And most recently, an electric ‘super highway’ has been approved between Scotland and England, exporting clean energy, creating new and sustainable jobs, and recognising the key role Scotland’s renewables play in decarbonising the grid.

Fairer prices for families

Empty promises from both Labour and the Tories have been an unforgivable insult to families; especially when failed Westminster economics have brought nothing but stagnation, austerity and flatlining economic growth.

Too many families this winter will have to choose between heating their homes and putting food on the table.

And all because the broken system in London puts the wealthy first.

In October, energy bills are set to rise yet again, thanks to regulator Ofgem once more lifting the price cap. Their reasoning is that energy companies must be allowed to make a profit.

Last year, British Gas’s profits increased to £750 million.

The decision by Ofgem means the average yearly bill will rise to £1,717.

This is nothing short of scandalous.

The SNP is resolute in its commitment to a cleaner, cheaper energy ecosystem in Scotland; that will not only provide electricity from renewable sources and help in the fight against the climate crisis – it will dramatically lower costs for Scottish families too.

Leading the world

Since being the first country in the world to recognise the scale of the climate emergency, Scotland has proudly put its money where its mouth is.

That’s why we’ve invested £500 million in a Just Transition Fund.

The challenge is a daunting one; to bring down bills, we need to decarbonise buildings and work with the private sector to invest in renewable technologies, to cut pollution we need to finance the transition away from fossil fuels and petrol cars.

Imagine the change Scotland’s government could make if it didn’t have to mitigate cruel Labour policies like the Bedroom Tax and the Two-Child Cap.

And imagine the potential if we had the full control over our finances and economy that only comes with independence.

A greener, fairer future is possible – and the SNP is determined to deliver it.