SNP 'lagging' on renewables

Published Date: 26 March 2009

THE Scottish Government is "dragging its heels" over the use of micro-renewable energy in the home, Labour today claimed.

New planning rules on the installation of solar panels come into force today.But Labour's environment spokeswoman Sarah Boyack called for a timetable to boost the use of other micro-renewable schemes."The SNP Government is not making big enough strides to help boost the sector for household renewables," she said.Ms Boyack welcomed the new legislation, which she said would make it easier for people to install solar panels. "The Minister must now come forward with a proper timetable for other micro renewables as soon as possible," she added.