Between A ROC And A Hard Place

Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) have been used by both the Scottish and UK Governments as a way to incentivise traditional energy suppliers to generate a percentage of their supply from renewable sources.  The rate of ROCs awarded varies depending on the method of generating the renewable power.  There has been much discussion in the industry on how these rates were to change and concerns that a lack of clarity was damaging investment and development.

On 13 September the Scottish Government published its response to the Consultation on the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) banding review, which is largely in line with the recent banding review in England & Wales.  This article deals with the major incoming changes in Scotland.  The response in full can be found here.