While Nigerian government and
militants in the creeks of the Niger Delta are out there fighting for crude oil that may soon fizzle out or become obsolete in the nearest future, countries
which sees beyond oil is working round the
clock to let go of the consumption of petrol and diesel within their environment
of which Scotland is one.
Ministers in Scotland have been
asked to put into consideration a policy which bans the use of fossil fuel
(diesel and petrol) powered cars as one of the effort to make Scotland more
environmentally friendly country by the year 2030.
Scholastics and industry
specialists on Scotland's future energy team have quite recently distributed
their vision of what the energy framework could look like in the next 13 years.
Accordingly, the Scottish
Government as of now have vowed to cut emission by 80% by 2050, the year is
viewed just like an "important staging point" in accomplishing its
objectives.
The new procedure recommends how
the energy sector could be "decarbonised" and proposes ministers ought
to “identify urban locations for the phased introduction of a ban in the use of
conventionally fuelled vehicles by 2025”.
The team, assembled by WWF
Scotland, additionally proposed central and local government ought to ensure
they purchase and rent just low carbon vehicles that deliver less emanations.
The report supports the
advancement of low carbon energy sources, highlighting the need specifically
for carbon, capture and storage (CCS) innovation. It additionally proposes a
program be set up for all homes to be raised to a base energy proficiency
standard by 2025, where practicable to do as such.
It is anticipated that the Scottish
Government would soon make a publication about its energy policy. Thus, Dr
Keith MacLean, the chair of the UK Energy Research Centre advisory board, and
taskforce facilitator said there was “an excellent opportunity for the Scottish
Government to assert overall leadership and control over the nation’s energy
future”
He stated: “A major task like
decarbonising the energy system will not be achieved on a piecemeal and
incremental basis, nor without an integrated long-term plan.”
Dr Jillian Anable, Professor of
Transport and Energy at the University of Leeds said: ” Transport has for too
long been the laggard sector when it comes to reducing carbon emissions, and
this energy strategy is the perfect time to introduce policies to address the
shortfall.
“The Scottish Government should
take this opportunity to identify locations for a phased ban in the use of
petrol and diesel vehicles from 2025, take steps to decarbonise publicly owned
or managed transport fleets and coordinate collaboration between delivery firms
to reduce the recent rapid growth in road freight emissions.”
Professor Jan Webb of Edinburgh
University said: ”Scotland’s relatively old and often draughty buildings
account for nearly half of our energy spending, and we have a great opportunity
to improve their warmth without turning up the heating.
“All homes should be renovated to
a minimum ‘C’ energy performance rating by 2025, through incentives and
standards which build on successful existing schemes.
“We also need to start planning
now for a future sustainable, and renewable, heat supply.
“Local governments will need to
examine the best options for their areas, and be empowered and resourced to
develop detailed strategies.”
Jenny Hogan, d irector of policy
at industry body Scottish Renewables, said: ” Scotland has made great strides
in the decarbonisation of its electricity supply, with renewables now
generating enough power to meet almost 57% of our electricity needs.
“Tackling the colossal challenge
of climate change while keeping energy bills down and securing sustainable jobs
means putting renewables at the heart of our energy supply.”
A Scottish Government spokesman
said: ” Scotland has adopted among the most ambitious statutory targets in the
world and achieved much to date, exceeding the 2020 target of 42% six years
early.
“In response to increased global
ambition in the Paris Agreement, we will be consulting this year on a new
Climate Change Bill to establish a more testing emissions reduction target for
2020.
“The Scottish Government’s
support for renewable energy has been a key factor in the remarkable progress
the country has made so far through substantially increasing the supply of low
carbon electricity and generating sustainable economic growth.
“We have also made available half
a billion pounds over the next four years to tackle fuel poverty and improve
energy efficiency, made progress on developing a more circular economy – where
goods are kept in valuable use for longer – and boosted food waste recycling.
“Later this week we will publish
a draft Energy Strategy for consultation, alongside our draft Climate Change
Plan, which will outline a long-term vision for the future of the energy system
in Scotland up to 2050.
“The Strategy will consider
energy supply and consumption as equal priorities and demonstrate how to
facilitate and capitalise on the transition to a low carbon economy, securing
the social and economic benefits for the people and businesses of Scotland.”
