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SSE and RWE, two of Britain’s big six energy suppliers, have sold to a consortium led by Balfour Beatty for £317m the high-voltage link connecting the Greater Gabbard windfarm off the Suffolk coast. The disposal is required under the latest rules of the energy regulator, Ofgem, but the timing of Read more
ROSS-SHIRE residents have jumped at the chance of snapping up shares of the first wind turbine in Scotland to be wholly-owned by a co-operative, with the £856,000 target raised well before today’s deadline. http://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/News/Dingwall-co-op-turbine-is-a-850000-money-spinner-28112013.htm
SNP ministers have blocked plans for another big windfarm in Moray amid fears that it would put RAF pilots’ lives at risk. http://www.energyvoice.com/2013/11/mod-shoots-windfarm-plans-fears-pilots-lives/
By Jane Candlish A CONSERVATION watchdog has warned that plans for a huge windfarm at a sensitive peatland site could pose a serious threat to the iconic golden eagle. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has tabled an objection to SSE’s proposals for a 47-turbine scheme in Sutherland in the heart of Read more
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has reaffirmed its objection to a proposed 47-turbine wind farm in Sutherland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-25153388
Trio of energy firms tell committee of MPs potential for ‘tens of thousands’ of jobs to be created in shale gas industry http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/fracking-companies-claim-south-wales-6351720
Downing Street Confirms Energy Price Freeze Story is Untrue http://order-order.com/
The government is asking the big six energy firms to hold prices until the middle of 2015, barring any major increase in wholesale fuel costs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25148069