Measures to make Scottish schools greener

The Herald reports that measures aimed at making Scotland's schools greener were announced yesterday by Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop.

The initiative hopes to boost the use of renewables in schools and also improve energy efficiency.

A report by watchdogs Audit Scotland last year said councils needed to do more to ensure environmental sustainability is a key factor in the design of schools.

Funding is being provided for two specialist officers, who will work with councils to encourage greater use of renewables in schools. The Carbon Trust, which helps organisations cut their carbon emissions, will also offer each local authority a 'low-carbon' consultant. The Trust has already worked with Inverclyde Council to help achieve energy efficiency for schools in its PPP project.

Scottish Government website: Schools to go greener

The Herald article: Measures to make Scottish schools greener