No target ‘at present’ to increase ethnic minorities in offshore wind, Scot Gov admits
Scotland currently has no target to increase the percentage of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) workers in the country’s offshore wind sector.
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New Scottish Government bill to further the development of heat energy
A Bill has been introduced at Holyrood with the aim of furthering the development of community heating networks.
Millions of trees felled to make way for north of Scotland wind farms
Almost seven million trees have been felled in the north of Scotland to make way for onshore wind farms since the year 2000, according to new figures.
Offshore wind jobs boom branded ‘pipe dream’ after Scot Gov supplies estimated figures
A predicted boom in North Sea offshore wind jobs has been branded “a pipe dream” by union bosses after the Scottish Government admitted that it only uses “estimates” of current employment figures in the sector.
Further jobs to go at BiFab as speculation mounts of delay to NnG project
Further jobs are set to go at Fife-based manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) as it emerged that a potential life-saving wind farm contract for the firm could be delayed.
ORE Catapult appoints Forth Ports financial controller to board
The financial controller of Forth Ports, Alex Smith, has today been appointed to the board of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
OGUK to outline North Sea sector response to net zero
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) will this week outline the details of its response to the UK and Scottish Government’s net zero targets.
Potential for ‘thousands’ of jobs as Sir Ian Wood unveils plans for Aberdeen ‘Energy Transition Zone’
Sir Ian Wood has unveiled ambitious plans to help the north-east economy capitalise on the energy transition, potentially creating “thousands” of jobs in the process.
Highlands and Islands should feel ‘buzz’ of Scotland’s floating wind sector
The Highlands and Islands should capitalise on the “buzz” surrounding Scotland’s growing floating offshore wind sector, according to the region’s energy development chief.
Scottish Government refutes fresh offshore wind jobs decline figures
The Scottish Government has rejected that new offshore wind jobs figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reflect a decline in sector employment.
SSE announces plans to axe Peterhead Power Station jobs
Energy giant SSE has announced it is slashing jobs at a north-east power station following years of uncertainty.
Local authority body calls for ‘fair’ climate change funding
Local authority body Cosla has called for "fair funding" to help councils tackle climate change.
New offshore wind rules ‘unpleasant’ for developers but important, Wheelhouse says
A strict new rule change by the Scottish Government requires offshore wind farm developers to set out how they plan to create local jobs.
Scot Gov to impose local supply chain commitments on offshore wind developers
New rules set out by the Scottish Government will impose strict supply chain commitments on developers looking to build giant offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland.
‘Jobs scandal cannot continue’ unions warn ahead of crunch offshore wind summit
Scottish trade unions are to warn top bosses and government that “the job losses scandal has to stop” during an offshore wind summit at Holyrood today.
Hydro firms hit out at Scottish Government review over ‘punitive’ business rates
Small Highland hydro firms have hit out at the findings of a new Scottish Government report, which they claim will cause “major economic uncertainty”.
UK Government onshore wind policy has ‘damaged’ the sector, Scottish director claims
The UK Government's onshore wind policy has "damaged" the sector and its supply chain, according to a Scottish trade body director.
Concern over UK emissions target due to number of onshore wind farms installed in 2019
A renewable energy trade body has voiced concern over the UK's ability to meet its net zero emissions target due to the small number of onshore wind farms installed in 2019.
Scot Gov announces £30m renewable energy homes plan
The Scottish Government has announced it is set to introduce a multi-million plan to ensure all new homes use renewable energy from 2024.
‘Particularly significant’ year for Scottish energy sector as climate emergency came calling
As years go, 2019 was a particularly significant one for Scotland’s energy sector, most notably with the Scottish Government declaring a climate emergency, and outlining our commitment to become a net-zero emissions economy and society by 2045.
Aberdeen must ‘strike now or miss its chance’ on offshore wind, MSP warns
Aberdeen must “strike now or miss its chance” on the offshore wind market, a local MSP has warned after a new plans revealed future projects could dominate the north-east coastline.
Shell ‘stands ready to support’ Scotland’s net-zero plans, North Sea boss says
2019 has been a year where the energy transition has very much come to the fore.
Scot Gov seeks input to create offshore energy ‘powerhouse’
The Scottish Government has launched a renewable energy consultation on the country's offshore wind and marine energy sectors.
Aberdeen has ‘key role to play’ in reducing emissions but Scot Gov ‘clarity’ needed, industry warns
The north-east energy sector has a ‘key role to play’ in reducing emissions but the Scottish Government must provide ‘clarity’ on targets, according to industry chiefs.
‘War of words’ as unions accuse Scottish Government of inaction over BiFab
A bitter war of words has broken out as two Scottish trade unions have accused the Scottish Government of inaction over jobs at troubled firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab).