British renewable energy developer RES hosted an energy efficiency event to celebrate the first payments of its Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS) at Meikle Carewe Wind Farm in Aberdeenshire. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/aberdeenshire-community-energy-event-marks-first-wind-farm-electricity-discounts/
The intolerance of dissenting views by the Green Lobby is an unpleasant aspect of some of its members. They are perhaps unaware that tolerance of difference is a pillar of democracy and essential to individual freedom. But, whatever the reasons for vitriolic attacks on those against wind generators, environmentalists should Read more…
Simon Bain Business Correspondent/Personal Finance Editor INFINIS Energy, chaired by former SSE boss Ian Marchant, has reported a solid operational performance since April but still has its two onshore wind projects on hold pending September’s independence referendum. “Both projects will only begin construction once the outcome of the Scottish referendum, Read more…
I am writing this before Sustainable Shetland meet on 6th August to decide whether to appeal the Inner Court decision or not. I don’t know what the outcome will be, but I hope that the group will decide to continue the fight. While trying to decide which of the many Read more…
Last week you reported the consent of Dersalloch windfarm, quietly announced on the same day the Commonwealth Games opened, by Fergus Ewing minister for Energy and Tourism. Also you reported the delight of some members of community councils in North Carrick at a partnership with local estates and a developer Read more…