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 The Association for the Conservation of Energy (ACE) today (Friday 2 July) reacted with anger to an announcement that the Scottish Government's Home Renewables Grant scheme is to close by the end of July 2010 [1].
Commenting, Chas Booth from the Association for the Conservation of Energy said, "This announcement is a real blow to the microgeneration industry in Scotland, at a time when the Government is asking us to help deliver ambitious cuts in climate change pollution. The industry should be given support to create the green jobs that Scotland desperately needs, not this kick in the teeth from Ministers." Booth continued, "Coming on top of last month's announcement that Scotland's energy saving home loans scheme has also ended, this leaves most Scots householders with no financial support to install micro-renewables. The Scottish Government must offer more help to householders, otherwise its ambitious carbon saving targets will not be met."
ENDS Notes to editors [1] Scottish Government press release, 2 July: Home Renewables Grants http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/07/02120646 Contact: Chas Booth Senior Press & Parliamentary Officer Association for the Conservation of Energy 0131 474 6194 / 07905 147552 |
