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Scottish Government
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Navigating Tensions in Just Energy Transitions kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu Aug 20, 2025 10 facts
claimThe division of responsibilities between the Scottish Government and the UK government shares similarities with the federal and state system in the United States, creating both opportunities and tensions in policy implementation.
referenceThe Scottish Government released the 'Draft energy strategy and Just Transition plan' in 2023.
referenceThe Scottish Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan emphasizes the national interest of decarbonizing 1 million homes by 2030, while also acknowledging the importance of fuel poverty, which is addressed separately in the Fuel Poverty Strategy (Scottish Government 2021).
referenceThe Scottish Government's Fuel Poverty Strategy is a stand-alone document addressing the issue of fuel poverty (Scottish Government 2021).
claimThe partial devolution of energy issues to Scotland has allowed the Scottish Government to play a proactive role in shaping its energy transition policies.
referenceThe Scottish Parliament maintains a distinction between devolved and reserved powers, which defines the legislative authority of the Scottish Government.
referenceThe Scottish Government published 'Tackling fuel poverty in Scotland: a strategic approach' in 2021 to address fuel poverty.
claimThe UK government retains control over energy markets, regulation, and large-scale infrastructure, while the Scottish Government holds authority over planning, renewable energy incentives, and environmental policy.
referenceThe Scottish Government published a discussion paper titled 'Just Transition for the Grangemouth industrial cluster' in 2023.
referenceThe Scottish Government published the 'Scottish House Condition Survey: 2023 key findings' in 2025.
The SAGE Handbook of Play and Learning in Early Childhood sk.sagepub.com 1 fact
claimLydia Plowman has led or co-directed eight projects funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and has conducted research or consultancy for the Scottish Government, the English Department for Education, the BBC, and companies focused on technological innovation for children's media.