SPARE a thought for Tory environment spokesman Sir Jamie McGrigor MSP as he scrabbles to secure a windfarm on his Argyll estate that could bag him £8million. Nearby residents are up in arms about the proposal at Ardchonnel, and council officials are against it. However some locals have kindly Read more
By Cameron Brooks Local authorities across the north and north-east should have the final say on whether or not controversial onshore windfarms are approved, it was proposed yesterday. The Conservatives said the Scottish Government should not be allowed to overrule “informed” decisions made by members of council planning committees. Research Read more
Mark Williamson Group Business Correspondent SCOTTISHPower increased profits from selling energy to consumers and businesses by 2% last year although the company suffered a 7% fall in overall underlying profits which it blamed on green taxes and increased gas prices. The Glasgow-based utility made £184.4 million from selling power last Read more
Low-carbon Scotland is ahead of the rest of the UK, but still has a long way to go. Most political matters in Scotland are being framed by the independence debate. The decision on September 18 could make a very big difference when it comes to Scotland’s future on so many Read more
Atmos Consulting has helped developer Muirden Energy and the Logie Estate to complete a comprehensive planning application and achieve planning approval for the Hill of Glaschyle Wind Farm near Forres, on the Moray coast. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/muirden-energy-secure-planning-permission-for-forres-wind-farm/
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has announced the adoption of a set of principles designed to maximise community benefit from onshore renewable energy developments. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/new-guidance-encourages-community-benefits-set-to-benefit-from-onshore-wind-parcs/
Building new electrical connectors to the islands could unlock a “century of opportunity” according to the Scottish energy minister. http://www.energyvoice.com/2014/04/700m-renewable-scheme-unlock-century-opportunity-fegus-ewing-says/
Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Paul Wheelhouse MSP, announced Scotland’s Climate Change Pledge for Communities during a keynote address at the 2014 Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) Gathering yesterday. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/minister-announces-scotlands-climate-change-pledge-for-communities/