Act now to avoid disappointment on green energy switch, MPs are told
Ministers must seize the “golden opportunity” to switch to green energy without increasing prices, its independent advisers on infrastructure have urged.
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Scotland’s green energy industry generates nearly 60,000 jobs
Scotland’s green energy industry provides 58,500 full-time jobs, new figures have revealed.
Aberdeenshire community wind turbine welcomed
An energy firm has welcomed backing for its plans for a 250ft wind turbine.
Unlikely alliance in battle to protect Scotland’s landscape
Two groups who regularly clash on outdoor issues have joined forces to press for more protection for the Scottish landscape.
Sinn Fein poised to name replacement for ailing Martin McGuinnes
Martin McGuinness’ successor is due to be named later.
Green energy scheme kept open on First Minister’s orders – DUP colleague
Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster ordered that a massively-overspent renewable energy scheme be kept open despite a Treasury warning, a Democratic Unionist Party colleague and former minister has claimed.
Unions, campaigners seek greater nationalisation of green energy schemes
Trade unions and environmental campaigners have joined forces to call for increased nationalisation of climate change and green energy projects.
43,500 jobs supported by green energy sector, figures show
The green energy sector supports more than 43,500 jobs across Scotland, a study has found.
Green energy tycoon urges time limit on divorce payout claims
Green energy tycoon Dale Vince has called for time limits on divorce cash claims after agreeing to pay his ex-wife £300,000 in a financial settlement.
Hydrogen drone technology takes off
Green-energy company Cella and the Argyll-based Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) have together achieved what is thought to be the world’s first hydrogen-fuelled flight.
Thousands of jobs at risk from “assault” on clean energy sector
A Government “assault” on Britain’s clean energy industries must come to an end because it is putting thousands of jobs at risk, the shadow energy secretary has warned.
CBI chief warns over Government’s “mixed messages” on environment
The Government risks sending a “worrying signal” to businesses by rolling back on policies to support clean technology, business leaders have warned.
North Sea is focus of landmark renewables conference
The North Sea is the focal point of a new EU-backed conference on the future of energy in Europe.
Green energy bank proves value of Scotland in the UK
The world's first investment bank dedicated to green energy will be officially launched in Scotland today.
First minister ‘misleading MSPs over jobs’
Alex Salmond has been accused of misleading MSPs over the number of jobs created in Scotland's renewable energy industry.
Politician joins battle to stop Wyvis turbines
A north politician has backed campaigners trying to stop a windfarm being built on the slopes of Ben Wyvis, claiming it could prove disastrous for both the area and the case for green energy.
Salmond’s defence of wind turbines reaps hurricane
Alex Salmond has defended onshore windfarms, saying they do not spoil the countryside and actually make Scotland more attractive.
Marine projects ‘threatened’
Projects in Scotland's "marine energy park" are being threatened by high electricity transmission charges, according to an industry body.
National Grid ‘may not buy’ Scotland’s power
The UK's energy distributor has warned there is "no guarantee" renewable power generated in an independent Scotland would be bought by England and Wales.
Confidence boost for green energy
INVESTORS in Scottish green energy can have more confidence in the future of the sector, thanks to a new group set up to accelerate the planning process for new projects, according to leading firms in the industry.
No Trump veto on offshore windfarm, insists MSP
BILLIONAIRE Donald Trump must not have a veto on Aberdeen's economic development, a Labour politician said last night.
Green bank and carbonised quangos
We are told that the still new Cameron-Clegg coalition is about to have a quangos bonfire, or at least a few select ones are said to be for the chop - green ones, to be precise. But maybe they won't burn so easily - bit like green willow, really.
Accord on renewable energy signed
AN AGREEMENT signed yesterday between Scotland and India aims to boost green energy in both countries.
Technology investment critically low
It's bizarre, isn't it, that the biggest story that came out of Offshore Europe was that visitors who parked on the grass verge on the approach roads were all handed parking tickets? In reality, though, the biggest story from Offshore Europe was that not much happened.