Decarbonising the world’s housing stock is one of the great challenges facing global transitions to Net Zero. This is especially true in Scotland, which is home to one of the least energy-efficient housing stock in Europe. But how can this be done in line with the country’s Net Zero deadline of 2045?
by Riyoko Shibe and Energy Cafe – The Unjust Transition at Grangemouth Oil Refinery: Workers’ Perspectives
Scotland has a proud – and extensive – energy history. For much of the 20th century, the refinery at Grangemouth was a major hub around which a community not only formed but flourished. However, this was not to last. After decades of stagnation, the refinery is set to close in 2025. What lessons can we learn from Grangemouth’s history? Can this Scottish town help inform the nation’s transition away from fossil fuels?