22nd February 2006 http://www.scotlink.org/files/policy/ParliamentaryBriefings/LINKwtfEvidenceBiomass06.pdf
The Committee’s interest in the development of biomass is welcomed. Electricity represents approximately 20% of all the energy used in households in Scotland, leaving around 80% as energy generated for heat. The generation of an increasing proportion of this energy from sustainable sources, such as biomass, in conjunction with targets for emission reduction, stabilisation of energy consumption and energy efficiency will contribute significantly to Scotland meeting aspirations for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050…
Written submission to support oral evidence.