Remit of inquiry

Given the imperative of cutting the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, the remit for the inquiry is to determine, within the devolved context and the Parliament’s competences, what type of future we want in Scotland in terms of the production, distribution and more efficient use of energy, and how and when it can be delivered to meet the Scottish Government’s objectives of increasing renewable energy generation and reducing emissions. It will also consider how energy supplies can be secured at an affordable price and how economic benefits from the energy industries can be maximised.

Call for evidence

The Committee issued a call for written evidence, please follow the links below for further information. The deadline for receipt of submissions was Friday, 15 August 2008. Please contact the clerks if you still wish to submit views.

• Call for evidence
• Submissions received

 Timetable for the inquiry

The Committee agreed a timetable for the inquiry in late September in the context of its overall work programme. It will start taking oral evidence shortly.

Committee Report

The Committee expects to publish its report in Spring/Summer 2009.

For specific information on the inquiry, please contact Katy Orr, Senior Assistant Clerk to the Committee on 0131 348 5230 or email energyinquiry@scottish.parliament.uk