She said the publication of the Report on Proposals and Policies on Climate Change Targets marked the completion of the first period of "focused action" following the passage of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act.
At the completion of the four-year test period, health care reform could be revisited armed with the results of the HCA test under government operations.
Eden District Council's environment portfolio holder, Councillor Mike Tonkin, said the completion of the scheme was a "real boost for the town's economy" during the Christmas period.