Written Question · S2W-14148 · Session 2
What steps it has taken to introduce energy-saving measures in buildings that it has responsibility for and what steps it has taken to enco…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken to introduce energy-saving measures in buildings that it has responsibility for and what steps it has taken to encourage other public bodies to put such measures in place.
The answer
The Scottish Executive’s organisational vision is to make the best use of resources in line with its Greening Government Policy. The Executive wishes to set the example on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in both Public and Private sectors, and its formal strategy is kept under constant review, it is revised to reflect policy development. The fourth Environmental Performance Annual Report (2003-) was published by the Executive in December 04:
[http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/18823/15134].
Measures taken internally to date include:
Victoria Quay maintaining its Environmental Management System (EMS) to ISO14001 standard;
The Greening Government Policy:
[http://www.scotland.gov.uk/about/CS/CS-ACC/00019627/contents.aspx].
Further EMS are being developed in 13 main Scottish Executive buildings;
Energy Efficiency benchmarking: the majority of Executive buildings achieved a “Good” Energy Efficiency rating, and all new Executive buildings now aim to have a “Very Good” BREEAM rating.
Staff energy awareness campaigns are delivered to highlight the benefits of energy efficiency at both the workplace and in the home.
upgraded lighting and heating controls have been installed, where suitable and evaluated as cost effective;
All new computer equipment supplied on the Executive estate is Energy Star compliant.
Measures taken to encourage the Public Sector:
In June 2004, the Executive launched the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Initiative. (CEEF)
The Executive also funds the Carbon Trust’s energy efficiency programme which aims to improve the energy efficiency of UK business and the public sector, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and costs. This includes design advice to ensure energy efficiency is incorporated into the design of both new and existing buildings. Any public body can take advantage of this service.
In addition the Minister for Environment and Rural Development is leading the initiative to improve the environmental performance of Scottish Executive agencies and public bodies, they have been asked to:
ensure they have an environmental management system in place by the end of 2005.
report annually on their overall environmental management performance – which will include details of energy consumption, CO2 emissions and any reduction targets.
The information collated from agencies and public bodies will be published on the Scottish Executive website.
[http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/18823/15134].
Measures taken internally to date include:
Victoria Quay maintaining its Environmental Management System (EMS) to ISO14001 standard;
The Greening Government Policy:
[http://www.scotland.gov.uk/about/CS/CS-ACC/00019627/contents.aspx].
Further EMS are being developed in 13 main Scottish Executive buildings;
Energy Efficiency benchmarking: the majority of Executive buildings achieved a “Good” Energy Efficiency rating, and all new Executive buildings now aim to have a “Very Good” BREEAM rating.
Staff energy awareness campaigns are delivered to highlight the benefits of energy efficiency at both the workplace and in the home.
upgraded lighting and heating controls have been installed, where suitable and evaluated as cost effective;
All new computer equipment supplied on the Executive estate is Energy Star compliant.
Measures taken to encourage the Public Sector:
In June 2004, the Executive launched the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Initiative. (CEEF)
The Executive also funds the Carbon Trust’s energy efficiency programme which aims to improve the energy efficiency of UK business and the public sector, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and costs. This includes design advice to ensure energy efficiency is incorporated into the design of both new and existing buildings. Any public body can take advantage of this service.
In addition the Minister for Environment and Rural Development is leading the initiative to improve the environmental performance of Scottish Executive agencies and public bodies, they have been asked to:
ensure they have an environmental management system in place by the end of 2005.
report annually on their overall environmental management performance – which will include details of energy consumption, CO2 emissions and any reduction targets.
The information collated from agencies and public bodies will be published on the Scottish Executive website.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-14148 by reference.