SNP clearing the way for green energy generation
More households in Glasgow are being given the opportunity to generate their own green energy under SNP Government proposals.
Currently many homeowners are able to install equipment including solar panels and ground and water source heat pumps without planning permission.
But under fresh proposals set out in a consultation launched today, people could install wind turbines or air source heat pumps without a requirement for planning consent.
Commenting SNP candidate for Glasgow Central, Osama Saeed:
“Protecting the environment, and allowing people in Glasgow to do so, is really important to me.
“At the moment people who want to cut their energy bills and reduce emissions by installing micro generation equipment have a real problem with red tape.
“These new SNP Government rules would make it much easier for householders to play their part in reducing emissions.
“The Scottish Government has already permitted development rights for some technologies but want to go further.
“It will also provide a vital boost for Scotland’s growing renewables sector and help to support jobs.
ENDS
Notes:
- The consultation, which runs until April 30, 2010, can be viewed here
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