Electricity
Answer:
There are three elements to power supply - generation, distribution and selling. It is probable that distribution will be nationalised as a public utility. Power also relates to gas supply. The distribution is already regulated by Scottish Power Networks.
Full answer here: How to keep the lights on
Why are Scots paying more for energy to power their homes?
Author / Creator: Sam Page
Media type: Article
Date published: 2024
Scotland hosts thousands of wind turbines, both on and off-shore, yet our energy bills remain unsustainably high
Why are Scots paying more for energy to power their homes?
Author / Creator: Sam Page
Date published: 2024
Scotland hosts thousands of wind turbines, both on and off-shore, yet our energy bills remain unsustainably high
Get the future of energy right
Author / Creator: Common Weal
Media type: Video
Date published: 2023
Energy – electricity, heating and transport fuel – is crucial for the modern Scotland we live in
Could the Scottish Government provide free gas and electricity for all?
Author / Creator: Graeme McCormick
Media type: Article
Date published: 2023
The Scottish Government claims that these reserved powers restrict any actions it can take to mitigate the worst effects of the cost of energy to Scottish domestic and business consumers.
But is that really the case?
Rewiring Britain: How Scotland can Build the New National Grid
Author / Creator: Eddie Barnes
Media type: Report
Date published: 2023
The National Grid needs changing.
Review Of Electricity Market Arrangements
Author / Creator: Energy; Working Group
Media type: consultation response
Date published: 2022
Present Market Arrangements for electricity are unsuited to a rapid and cost effective transition to a Net Zero energy system.
How would energy be cheaper in an independent Scotland?
Author / Creator: Business for Scotland
Media type: Article
Date published: 2022
Scotland has huge potential to produce renewable electricity. At the moment, that is limited by the UK’s energy policy, and also by the outdated, privatised National Grid.
How would energy be cheaper in an independent Scotland?
Author / Creator: Business for Scotland
Media type: Blog
Date published:
Cheaper energy in an independent Scotland
Socialised power: electricity is a public good
Author / Creator: Michael Davies-Venn
Media type: Article
Date published:
The author says electricity should be treated as a public (common) good. The debate continues.
The key to powering an independent Scotland’s future. Open minds on indepencence #16
Author / Creator: Believe in Scotland
Media type: News Media
Date published:
Renewable energy holds the key to powering Scotland’s future. The country is so richly blessed with prized natural resources. It is well-placed to become a key player in the sector. The renewables industry currently contributes £6.4bn to Scotland’s economy and employs more than 23,000 people.
A real Green New Deal for Scotland
Author / Creator: Common Weal
Media type: Video
Date published: 2020
The Common Home Plan is a reason for optimism and hope. It is a costed proposal for how to avert the environmental crises, transform Scotland and get the nation ready for the era to come.
21 For 21: The Climate Change Actions Scotland Needs Now
Author / Creator: Common Weal
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published:
21 Policies that would enable Scotland to meet our responsibilities as laid out by the 2021 IPCC Sixth Assessment Report