Europe’s Renewable Romance Fades/The Wall Street Journal

Europe has bet big on wind and solar energy, and many environmental advocates would like America to follow. Wind and solar have a role in the U.S. energy economy, but we would be wise to see the cautionary tale in the European experience and adjust our plans accordingly. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323309404578613792021690244.html

Proposed Scottish planning policy changes could threaten renewable energy development/Out-Law.com

Proposed Scottish planning policy changes could threaten renewable energy development, says expert The Scottish Government’s proposals for a revised national planning policy could adversely affect the growth of renewable energy in Scotland, an expert has said.29 Jul 2013 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/july/proposed-scottish-planning-policy-changes-could-threaten-renewable-energy-development-says-expert/