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Scottish government improving on energy efficiency

18 December 2008

Energy efficiency in Scotland needs to improve, according to a report from Audit Scotland.

While the report notes some improvements, it also suggests that to lead the way the government and public sector will have to follow good practices to change behaviour.

"There has been some progress, and the Scottish Governments publication last week of its draft Climate Change Bill is an encouraging step," said auditor general, Robert Black.

"However, there is still a need for the government and public bodies to give strong leadership to deliver improvements in energy efficiency."

According to the report, energy usage in public buildings was cut by five per cent over the last three years.

Despite greater efficiency, the cost of fuel to non-domestic customers still saw the expenditure on energy rise by 46.7 per cent, though without the cuts it would have been more.

The report said that the greatest successes were seen in sectors that spent the most in energy, such as councils and the NHS.

Scotland has set itself ambitious targets of generating 50 per cent of energy from renewable sources by 2050.

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