Motion · S4M-00902 · 23 Sep 2011

Low-carbon Economy

Lodged by Fergus Ewing Motion For Debate 1 supporter

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the Scottish Government's determination to achieve and deliver sustainable economic growth by promoting the transition to a low-carbon and resource-efficient economy across all sectors; acknowledges the potential for up to 10 GW of electricity from offshore wind in Scotland and that the potential for still more large-scale development of offshore wind, wave and tidal energy over the coming decades represents the biggest opportunity for sustainable economic growth in Scotland for a generation; notes the vision and purpose underlying the 2020 Routemap for Renewable Energy in Scotland, the enterprise agencies' National Renewables Infrastructure Plan and associated National Renewables Infrastructure  Fund and the Energy Skills Investment Plan; supports the Scottish Government in setting the right policy and funding framework to reinforce Scotland's position as a destination for global low-carbon investment; agrees that its ambitious approach to climate change is critical in providing long-term certainty for business and investors, and  recognises the Scottish Government’s commitment to  resource efficiency through the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland and the Zero Waste Plan, which is already expanding waste reprocessing capacity and cutting carbon emissions.?

Supporters (1)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.