Scotland has 25% of Europe’s renewable potential and we believe we must harness this clean energy and decarbonise our energy supply. We also support demand reduction and improved energy efficiency, as well as campaigning to combat fuel poverty.

Coal

Carbon dinosaur: No More Carbon Dinosaurs campaign

Coal is the most polluting of all fossil fuels. Proposals for a new generation of coal-fired power stations across the UK are a cause for great concern. New, unabated coal power in Scotland would be disastrous for our climate change targets.

Our No More Carbon Dinosaurs campaign is calling for the Scottish Government to ensure that no new unabated coal power is built in Scotland.

Nuclear power

Nuclear power is an expensive, ineffective and a risky way to address climate change. Nuclear power also leaves future generations a legacy of deadly radioactive waste to deal with. Find out more about our position on nuclear power.

Renewable energy

Solar powerScotland has 25% of Europe’s renewable energy potential, and a huge array of sources to draw on, such as tidal, wave and wind power. Renewable energy generation and energy efficiency could ensure Scotland’s future energy security.

Micro-renewable energy has the potential to power Scotland’s houses, public buildings and businesses. We are campaigning for well-insulated, warm homes in Scotland with real incentives to install small scale solar and wind generation technology.

Energy Conservation

Every day energy is needlessly wasted by Scottish homes and businesses. As well as contributing to climate change this waste costs you money - around £1.3bn is lost to the Scottish economy each year from wasted energy. Find out how to save energy and save money.

What you can do

Read our Power of Scotland report, which outlines how between 60% and 143% of Scotland's electricity demand can be met by renewables by 2030.