Scottish Renewables responds to April energy price cap rise

Commenting on the April energy price cap rise by Ofgem, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:

"Bill payers continue to pay the price for the UK’s exposure to volatile global gas markets. That is why today's announcement should serve as another call to action on doubling down homegrown clean power deployment.

"We know that an energy system dominated by wind and renewable energy at scale would be the lowest cost for bill payers. Scotland is central to that effort where we must do more to create the right investment conditions or risk stalling momentum.

"Making our homes more energy efficient whilst unlocking the affordable power of Scotland’s clean energy resources will create lasting benefits through energy security and economic growth. However, amidst increasingly fierce headwinds, now more than ever should the government take decisions which strengthen the viability of Scottish projects essential for the future."

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• Free to use image of Claire Mack.
• Aurora Energy Research report on energy bills.