Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “We welcome the announcement of £50 million to help local authorities invest in low-carbon heat networks, as well as the assurance that rates relief will be guaranteed for such schemes until 2032. This package of measures will plug vital funding gaps and help Scotland build on its lead in rolling out innovative low-carbon heat projects and give industry the certainty to invest and deliver on the enormous economic opportunity presented by the transition to low-carbon heat.
“Additional funding for energy efficiency and a ‘Heat Transition Deal’ is also very welcome, as is continued support for wave and tidal energy, in which Scotland leads the world.
“This Budget shows that the Scottish Government is stepping up its commitment to deploy renewable energy technologies to tackle the climate emergency. We look forward to working with Ministers as they brings forward new schemes and policies to support the continued transition to net-zero.”
