Recommendation 14

Effective cooperation and coordination at inter-governmental level will be crucial in relation to many, if not most, major policies in the Plan. In some areas, successful delivery is significantly dependent on UK Government actions. The draft CCP is largely dependent on electrification. The pace of decarbonisation set by the carbon budgets is challenging, with changes required across all sectors of the economy to meet them. However lower electricity costs would help several key areas decarbonise at the pace required. The Committee calls on the Scottish Government to work with the UK Government and other UK administrations on a joint plan of action for more affordable electricity including by considering the decoupling of electricity and gas prices and the role of different renewable energy technologies.