Letter: Mix of energy

Your article, "Going green will push Scots' fuel bills up £100", (29 October) fails to recognise that all energy policy options will lead to higher bills for consumers over the medium and longer term.

The government and Ofgem agree that a growing proportion of renewable energy as part of a mixed energy portfolio is the best option for the economy, consumers, the environment and energy security.

The consistent message from both Scottish and UK ministers at the Low Carbon Investment Conference in Edinburgh this week was that Scotland must play to its strengths and harness its incredible renewables resources.

By doing so we will power progress towards the UK and Europe's renewable energy targets, create thousands of highly-paid and highly-skilled jobs, and ensure a balanced energy mix for the UK.

Jenny Hogan

Scottish Renewables

Bath Street

Glasgow

George Lindsay (Letters, 1 October) hits the nail on the head regarding the difference between the oil industry and the wind farm industry. Indeed, it would be more accurate to describe the latter as the subsidy farming industry.

Malcolm Parkin

Gamekeepers Road

Kinnesswood, Kinross