Councils call for new look at windfarm guidelines – The Hunts Post
Two local authorities are pressing the government for new guidelines to deal with noise complaints. Hunts Post_page 5_6th January 2016
Renewable UK appoints ‘Sir Humphrey’ as new chief executive/Scottish Energy News
One of Britain’s largest renewable energy associations has recruited a top ‘Sir Humphrey’ from the Dept of Energy (DECC) as its new chief executive. Renewable UK appoints ‘Sir Humphrey’ as new chief executive
Renewables chief warns that EU red-tape is fettering UK wave and tidal energy development/Scottish Energy News
Britain’s wave and tidal energy sector is being shackled by “detrimental” regulatory burdens that continue to inhibit industry growth, the Renewable Energy Association’s (REA’s) Ocean Energy Group has warned. Renewables chief warns that EU red-tape is fettering UK wave and tidal energy development
Green for no go? – Herald (Letters)
IF Norman Armstrong (Letters, January 11) thinks that the “intermittent nature (of wind farms) is only a bad thing if you think being plugged in around the clock each day of the week is good”, then I invite him to sign The Green Electricity Pledge” as follows: “I foreswear the Read more
Saddle Hill windfarm opponents plan show of strength at council meeting – Courier
By Richard Watt Residents are planning a show of strength in their opposition to the Saddle Hill windfarm on the Perth and Kinross/Angus border. The proposed Saddle Hill (Black Hill) windfarm – around 2.4 miles north-west of Kilry – would comprise 14 turbines of up to 115 metres. Wind Prospect Read more