Controversial plans to develop a multi-fuel energy park at Cockenzie, east Lothian, will be scrutinised by Holyrood MPs next month after objections were raised. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/holyrood-mps-to-scrutinise-controversial-cockenzie-renewable-energy-park-plan/
(Reuters) – British households will pay nearly 1 billion pounds to help guarantee the country’s electricity supply in 2018/19, after a government auction determined who will provide backup power http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/19/uk-britain-power-auction-idUKKBN0JX0QG20141219
A Scottish Government minister dismissed claims a windfarm company is “buying silence”. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/buying-silence-claim-over-knockendurrock-4832845
The possibility of an application for seven wind turbines on Kirkdale Hill near Carsluith has galvanised Galloway residents into forming the ‘Save Wigtown Bay’ protest group. http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/wind-farm-protest-group-gathers-momentum-1-3637385
By Rita Campbell Two separate wind turbines being proposed by businesses in Argyll were refused planning permission yesterday. Brian Neish, of Barbreck Farm, Taynuilt wants to build a 200ft tall turbine on land north east of the farm. The income raised would help sustain the farm, but the turbine received Read more