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.

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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 At the moment, that is limited by the UK’s energy policy, and also by the outdated, privatised National Grid.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