Almost 50% of Scots think more about the sustainability of their energy supply than five years ago, according to a new survey by You Gov for Scottish Renewables.
The poll found that 47% of the 1002 people surveyed think more about where their energy comes from, with only 3% less aware.
The figures were released at the start of the Scottish Renewable Energy Festival, which runs from today until 1 October and is designed to showcase Scotland’s green energy successes and future opportunities.
Scottish Renewables chief executive Claire Mack (pictured) said: “This latest research, at the start of the Scottish Renewable Energy Festival, shows Scots have a real and deepening understanding of where their energy comes from.
“As climate change has increased in prominence with the Paris Agreement, the Scottish Government’s declaration of a climate emergency, the actions of groups like Extinction Rebellion and the announcement that the UN’s 26th climate change conference will be held in Glasgow, Scots’ knowledge of the provenance of their power has risen.
“Reducing emissions from our electricity, transport and heat sectors is one of the keys to tackling climate change and renewables are already doing just that, as well as delivering sustainable development across our country and our economy.
“These are exactly the benefits that the Scottish Renewable Energy Festival has been designed to amplify.”