TBI responds to Holyrood energy consultations
01 June 2017
In the last few days TBI has responded to Scottish Government consultations on energy strategy and fracking. Not surprisingly, we are in favour of increased levels of renewable energy and against fracking! But maybe more importantly, reduced levels of energy demand.
We have seen great strides in decarbonising Scotland's electricity generation in the last few years, but things are about to get much more challenging as the spotlight shifts to eliminating emmissions from transport and heating. Both can be achieved by switching to our newly de-carbonised electricity, but unless we also greatly reduce demand, this will mean many times the level of renewable generation we have now. Even with rapidly dropping costs, especially for PV and offshore wind power, this is going to be difficult. On the other hand, if we change our wasteful habits by better building insulation, more efficient lighting and appliances, planning journeys better - and just finding better things to do, closer to home - we can end up with a cheaper and much easier solution, with no need for fracking.
Latest News Stories
- 08/09/2024 Welcome for proposed Natural Environment Bill
- 06/09/2024 Wind Farm proposal for Cnoc Ceislein
- 04/09/2024 Scottish Human Rights Bill omitted from programme for government
- 02/09/2024 Highland Council adopts Circular Economy policy
- 24/08/2024 Transition UK project hit by funding blow
- 16/08/2024 Highlands & Islands Climate Festival continues through September
- 14/08/2024 Rewilding information and events
- 06/08/2024 12 August was UN International Youth Day
- 05/08/2024 The GALE Centre Wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
- 04/08/2024 Wealthy western countries lead in global oil and gas expansion
Forthcoming Events…
- Saturday 5 October
- 12:00 Go Flourish garden open day
- Tuesday 8 October
- 18:00 Zero Food Waste Challenge - Make Your Own Fakeaway Pizza Workshop
- Saturday 12 October
- 10:30 Cromarty Community Market
- Tuesday 15 October
- 18:00 Zero Food Waste Challenge - Growing & Storing Your Own Food
- Saturday 19 October
- 10:00 Culbokie Community Market
- Tuesday 22 October
- 18:00 Zero Food Waste Challenge - Fermenting & Pickling Workshop
- Saturday 26 October
- 16:00 Halloween on the Green at Culbokie
- 10:00 North Kessock Community market
Events to add to calendar? Contact Us.