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UK supporting Scotland's energy needs

Report looking at the UK바카라 사이트™s energy security for this and up-coming winters.

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Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has highlighted the measures introduced by the UK 바카라 사이트 are ensuring Scotland바카라 사이트™s energy needs over the winter are met whilst also continuing to invest in the country바카라 사이트™s significant renewable energy potential.

His comments came as the Department for Energy and Climate Change published the annual Statutory Security of Supply Report (SSSR) which looks at the UK바카라 사이트™s energy security for this winter and up-coming winters.

The Secretary of State said:

From Scotland바카라 사이트™s major towns and cities to our remote communities, the UK 바카라 사이트 has taken action to ensure our energy needs will be met this winter.

We have provided the National Grid with new tools they need to meet energy demand this winter. This includes working with power stations like Peterhead to provide additional reserves.

As part of the UK, Scotland is front and centre of this 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s plan to support and harness our significant renewable energy potential. The scale of the UK economy provides an attractive environment for investment in Scotland and being part of the integrated GB market of over 30 million households and businesses ensures this country is energy secure whilst also keeping energy costs lower for Scottish consumers.

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Published 29 October 2014