Electricity costs

The renewable economy opportunity in Scotland

Author / Creator: Mairi Spowage

Media type: Podcast

Date published: 2025

Reality Check Since 2022: Costs, Pace and What’s Next – How rising input costs and programme pace shape near-term priorities and delivery


Independence is the only route to cheaper energy bills

Author / Creator: Yes

Date published: 2025

Scotland generates huge amounts of clean, renewable electricity – but bills here are among the highest in Europe. 


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


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? 


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