The UK and Scottish governments' approach to the challenges posed by the Energy Quadrilemma, and the corresponding current energy policies are complex and detailed. Below are a selection of key policy publications together with publications from trade bodies which reflect the current policy positions and outline critical future goals which affect the Scottish energy sector.
11 September 2024
There are many examples of community-owned and operating electricity generation companies in the USA which demonstrate that publicly-owned electricity generation can be cheap and reliable for energy consumers. This paper by Dick Winchester examines how such simple but effective companies could be replicated in Scotland.
23 September 2025
This publication from The House of Commons Library outlines how the cost of typical household energy bills increased substantially in 2022. Lower wholesale prices have led to price reductions, but current bills are still 43% above their winter 2021/22 levels. It includes a summary of the areas of strength and opportunity for Scotland to grow globally competitive industries in the transition to net zero.
12 May 2025
Lesley has been making podcasts since 2008. Now at over 600 episodes, her podcast series examines Scottish society, culture and politics in a well-informed, quirky way.
29 November 2024
Scotland's wealth of renewable energy resources is key to successful decarbonisation, as well as the electrolytic production of hydrogen at scale. This Scottish Government publication examines the emerging economic opportunities available to Scotland as a producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen.
11 September 2024
This Scottish Government publication identifies areas of strength and opportunity for Scotland to grow globally competitive industries in the transition to net zero. It outlines what government and partners will do to support stakeholders to create an enabling environment for investment and growth.