Other News…..

“Huge scheme poses threat to seabirds, says charity” http://www.protectwildscotland.org/wind/wind-news/huge-scheme-poses-threat-to-seabirds-says-charity/

“Great Glen residents fear wind farm ‘ring of steel’” http://www.protectwildscotland.org/uncategorized/great-glen-residents-fear-wind-farm-ring-of-steel/

More than 100 people attended public exhibitions where they were able to view plans and ask questions about a proposed wind farm located approximately 3km from Bonchester Bridge. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/borders-residents-explore-wind-farm-opportunities/

Three tidal lagoons could be in operation around Britain by 2021 says Tidal Lagoon Power http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/mar/21/tidal-lagoon-power-cheaper-wind

A NEW windfarm application has been submitted near the village of Cartland – sparking a furious reaction from some locals. http://www.carlukegazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/new-cartland-windfarm-application-causes-turbulence-1-3348727

Scottish Conservatives’ energy policy is fundamentally pragmatic and focused around two main objectives: security of supply and keeping bills low.  http://www.scottishenergynews.com/?post_type=platform&p=4897&preview=true

Scottish energy minister hits back after UK energy secretary claims independent Scotland would face higher energy bills http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/mar/19/england-lights-scotland-renewable-energy

Tim Sharp City Editor A £7 BILLION scheme to protect the UK’s most power-hungry companies from green policies could save 17 energy-intensive facilities in Scotland an average of £2.6 million a year by 2018-19, according to Treasury figures. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said: “Our steel-makers, chemical plants, paper Read more