The Highland Council have lodged an objection to the proposed Caplich wind farm, north of Oykel Bridge, under delegated powers on Monday. The decision was taken by council planning officials, after consultation with local councillors. It was expected that the controversial application – for 20 turbines – would be heard Read more
One of the most controversial wind farm developments in the Scottish Borders is seeking an extension to its operational life. The 48-turbine Fallago Rig scheme north of Lauder was approved despite a six-year opposition campaign. It gained permission to operate for 25 years but EDF Energy wants to bring that Read more
In the last few years, East Renfewshire Council Planning Department has received a large number of objections from local residents and community councils , expressing first their concern, then their disbelief, followed by their absolute disgust at the endless number of wind turbine developments being granted planning permission on the Read more
Wind energy provider DONG Energy has launched a new scheme that offers commercial customers financial rewards for turning down their consumption or increasing onsite generation when the wind isn’t blowing. http://www.edie.net/news/6/DONG-energy-money-wind-business-incentive/
Yesterday I wrote about how wind park planners and the city councilmen who recklessly approve them may be held personally liable for damage to health that they cause, primarily through infrasound. With locals wind parks, too often crony deals are involved and legitimate opposition gets brushed aside or squashed. The Read more
By temporarily freezing the rule, the high court’s order raises fears that the centerpiece of the president’s clean power plan could be overturned http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/feb/09/climate-change-supreme-court-barack-obama-plan
The Solar Trade Association (STA) wants the government to reconsider plans to increase VAT on domestic solar panels, wind turbines and hydro equipment from 5% to 20% this summer. http://www.fwi.co.uk/business/vat-rise-to-hit-domestic-renewable-energy-kit.htm
Have you ever seen two dogs battle it out over a stick so intently that they fail to spot the much more interesting rabbit which sits quietly not far from them? This is what is happening in Scotland in terms of the debate about whether Scotland pays its way within Read more