Policy Submission Opportunities

Scotland is a nation defined by ambition, resilience, and possibility. Even in the face of global economic uncertainty, this government has continued to invest in the things that matter most—transforming places, strengthening public services, and driving a fair...

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are seeking views on a common biomass sustainability framework to strengthen existing biomass criteria and ensure greater consistency across sectors. Full Call This consultation is seeking views on the development of a...

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are seeking feedback on the SSES Programme’s draft Phase 1 energy smart appliances regulations and impact assessment. View Full Call The consultation is open to anyone to respond, but it will primarily be of interest...

The UK government are consulting on new energy supplier requirements and consumer protections in response to the growing use of “smart-contingent contracts” by non-domestic energy suppliers, as part of the non-domestic smart meter policy framework post-2025. The...

The Scottish Government is committed to moving from a linear “take, make and dispose” economic model to a circular economy where materials and goods are valued and kept in use for as long as possible.  This draft circular economy strategy sets out the rationale...

The Committee would be interested to hear a range of views on some or all the following questions. They would be keen to hear from stakeholders who can talk about case studies; government leaders and officials; academia; think tanks; civil society working on...

From 28 February 2026, operators applying for environmental permits will need to include a decarbonisation readiness (DR) report for certain new or substantially refurbished electricity generators. Operators will also need to maintain and review these...

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is seeking views on strengthening the role and powers of the Energy Ombudsman in the retail energy market. This includes proposals to:  make the process quicker for consumers by reducing the window before complaints...

The outlook for offshore wind in Scotland has changed since the original Offshore Wind Policy Statement was published in 2020, which outlined an ambition that Scotland's 2GW of operational and under construction offshore wind capacity at the time could grow to between...

Part 1 of this working paper seeks views on the potential introduction of a mandatory community benefits scheme for low carbon energy infrastructure, including on the scope of such a scheme, and how a scheme should be administered and enforced. Part 2 seeks views on...