The Scottish Government faces a potential shortfall of more than £6 billion on a pledge to make homes more efficient and cut fuel poverty.
The Scottish Government faces a potential shortfall of more than £6 billion on a pledge to make homes more efficient and cut fuel poverty.
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ROBBIE DINWOODIE CHIEF SCOTTISH POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT
WWF Scotland revealed the figure in a report which called for a review of the legally binding emissions targets set by the SNP.
The Scottish Government has targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2020 relative to 1990 levels, and a commitment to end fuel poverty by 2016. Housing is behind one-quarter of emissions and one-third of energy demand, and is a major contributor to fuel poverty, which means improving energy efficiency is vital to both targets.
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