Written Question · S3W-06348 · Session 3
What action is being taken to increase local power generation to reduce the need for high voltage overhead transmission lines.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to increase local power generation to reduce the need for high voltage overhead transmission lines.
The answer
The Scottish Governmentis committed to increasing local power generation and in the recent Scottish SpendingReview announced it would triple funding for community renewables and microgenerationprojects.
We also publishedplanning policy guidance on renewable energy developments (SPPG 6) earlier thisyear which includes the expectation that all developments with a total cumulativefloor space of 500m2 or more should incorporate on-site zero and lowcarbon equipment.
Consideration is currentlybeing given to extending permitted development rights so that more microgenerationequipment can be installed on existing buildings without the need to apply for planningpermission. We intend to issue a consultation paper in January.
We also publishedplanning policy guidance on renewable energy developments (SPPG 6) earlier thisyear which includes the expectation that all developments with a total cumulativefloor space of 500m2 or more should incorporate on-site zero and lowcarbon equipment.
Consideration is currentlybeing given to extending permitted development rights so that more microgenerationequipment can be installed on existing buildings without the need to apply for planningpermission. We intend to issue a consultation paper in January.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-06348 by reference.