Rise in Green Energy Consumption in Scotland

More than a quarter of Scotland's electricity now comes from renewable energy sources, according to official statistics. The amount of energy generated by wind, wave and solar power increased by a fifth last year and now accounts for 27% of the nation's energy consumption.
Energy efficiency drives are also thought to have accounted for a four per cent drop in the amount of power consumed.
Climate change minister Roseanna Cunningham said: "Scotland is blessed with abundant natural energy sources, particularly in our seas, and these figures follow a steady trend towards Scotland's energy becoming greener and cleaner. "As consumption here fell by four per cent in 2009, exports to the rest of the UK are rising, with nearly a quarter of all our electricity produced going south, contributing further to sustainable economic growth. more>>
Courtesy: lythamstannesexpress.co.uk