Renewable electricity projects will compete for £300 million in support this autumn – an increase of £95 million from the indicative budget published in July, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey announced on Thursday. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/300-million-budget-to-launch-uk-auctions-for-renewables/
THE company behind a proposed wind farm in Upper Nithsdale is reaching out to local businesses to ensure they will benefit if the proposal goes ahead. http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/roundup/articles/2014/10/06/511671-win-firm-reaches-out-to-upper-nithsdale-businesses/
Friends of the Earth Scotland has launched a new film documenting prime examples of community-owned and operated renewables from across Scotland. http://www.carlukegazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/wind-energy-co-operative-in-new-film-1-3562161
The chairman of a local environmental protection group has hit out at developers of the planned Mount Lothian wind farm, who have appealed to the Scottish Government weeks before a public meeting, forbidding public representation. http://www.penicuikcuckoo.co.uk/2014/10/wind-farm-plans-face-scottish-government/