And I read it, the problem it that the person reading and citing the article isn’t smart enough to know what he read.
The data only address “household” use, which it later clarifies that “domestic use” is only “41%” of total use. There are plenty of things that are not domestic use. That cell tower allowing you to talk on your cellphone? Commercial use. That supermarket with it’s lights on and refrigeration that allows you to shop there? Commercial use.
So no, it doesn’t actually account for 98% of Scotland’s needs
You are correct. It should have listed “households” in the article.