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Fourth Report - Renewable energy in Scotland

Scottish Affairs Committee HC 51 Published 17 September 2021
Report Status
Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations
11 items (6 recs)
Government Response
AI assessment · 10 of 11 classified
Accepted 1
Acknowledged 5
Deferred 3
Rejected 1
Government response
Renewable energy in Scotland: Government Response to the Committee’s Fourth Report · published 1 Dec 2021
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Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item
6 Recommendation Rejected

Ofgem is considering net zero targets in their planning.

Recommendation
Ofgem is considering net zero targets in their planning. However, we are convinced by significant evidence to suggest that more emphasis should be put on net zero and this should be made explicit and formalised within Ofgem’s remit. We recommend … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government rejects amending Ofgem’s statutory duties, stating that Ofgem's current duty already covers emissions reduction, and it plans to introduce a Strategy and Policy Statement (SPS) to provide legally binding strategic guidance on net-zero responsibilities.
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