The Scottish Government has proposed a “landmark” target for half of Scotland’s energy needs to be met by renewables by 2030. Energy minister Paul Wheelhouse announced the move as he published a draft strategy setting out policies and proposals for the heat, transport and electricity sectors. Last week, the Scottish Read more
Campaigners have hailed the “strong ambition” of the Scottish Government’s draft energy plan but warned more work is needed to transform the energy efficiency of homes. Environmental groups welcomed the target for half of Scotland’s energy needs to be met by renewables by 2030 after lobbying for the move. Gina Read more
THE publication of our new draft Climate Change Plan represents an opportunity to build on the ambitious approach that has seen Scotland gain recognition in the international community for its work reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Seven years ago the Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the most ambitious climate change legislation in Read more
The cost of power from offshore wind farms has fallen by a third in five years, a report has shown. Energy prices for offshore wind have fallen 32% since 2012, and are now below the target agreed by Government and industry of £100 per megawatt hour (MWh), four years ahead Read more
By Daniel Martin Household energy bills are set to fall after ministers unveiled plans to slash green subsidies, it emerged yesterday. Billions of pounds are handed out by the Government to wind farm and solar energy firms every year, with families and manufacturers picking up the cost. These climate change Read more
Scotland’s draft Energy Strategy is published today setting out the Scottish Government’s vision for the future energy system in Scotland for the period to 2050. It sets out our priorities for an integrated system-wide approach that considers both the use and the supply of energy for heat, power and transport. Read more
Britain is emerging as an attractive destination for investment with Scotland offering a very strong industrial base, finds Anthony Harrington To date, the renewable energy sector has not been a massive contributor to the revenues of Scottish ports. However, a handful of major offshore projects are now edging towards the Read more
The draft of Scotland’s new Climate Change Plan was published last week. It outlined lofty aims for greater cuts in greenhouse gas emissions – 66 per cent by 2032 – and how this can be achieved. The plan has received a broadly positive response, though there have been calls for Read more