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Shetland’s fishermen fear they could be pushed off key grounds unless stronger policies are created for new energy projects. The waters around Shetland produce just over a third of Scotland’s catch and are worth more than £400 million annually. A report by the industry body warns that proposed offshore wind Read more
Scotsman letters The oil and gas sector has warned it will be “taxed to death within five years” (your report, 27 November). Chancellor Rachel Reeves said that the Energy Profits Levy will remain in place until 2030. Does she from her Green Ivory Tower not realise the everyday things which Read more
A homeowner is taking legal action against energy giant SSE, claiming that plans for new electricity pylons near his home knocked £125,000 off the value of the property. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/homeowner-sues-over-claim-pylons-knocked-125-000-off-property-value/ar-AA1Rg1lx?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds&fbclid=IwY2xjawOWQc5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeme9w4_KGsZm_PHPGhKBpb2cXfcwzM9__bRxEWQRhwC4-7lVi-MVAIkbACBQ_aem_G3SOFEoGk5RtqtHvE3Zpgg
The scale of plans to park parts for floating wind turbines in the Inner Moray Firth have been reduced by more than 60%, its developer has said. Offshore Solutions Group (OSG) had proposed using areas of seabed off Nairn, Culbin and Findhorn as temporary anchorage for foundation base units – Read more
There has been a deafening silence by the BBC, the press and the digital media over the fact that, in january 2026,there will be a 5 per cent fall in the unit cost of gas to below 6p per unit. No comments on the fact that the increase in bills Read more
CONSENT has been granted for a 14-turbine wind farm in the South Ayrshire countryside. https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/25647418.consent-craiginmoddie-wind-farm-south-ayrshire/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOUI05leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYOcn1E5AYh-vUVF3r8gXloqyZlyfzi273xr7GzYEXdqBWTQdHpbQq48JJk0_aem_VL1W19Jkon3IMAgqdmCnnQ
In recent weeks, Britain’s three transmission businesses, which are responsible for moving high-voltage power around the country, have reported envy-inducing jumps in profit. In the half-year to September, National Grid recorded a 26pc rise in statutory operating profits from its UK transmission business, rising from £642m to £810m. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/11/24/power-companies-cashing-in-ed-miliband-net-zero-blitz/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOSWbZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZpIcrvUXHpri7AU8-2AgQkVl9cAb1koI6ubyoRo3TjyYCq4JkXxA4mZAaso_aem_1v7evAqBKIX1oYv3Vtcf6Q
Marc Mclean A CONSTANT battle against windfarm developments has descended into a “war of attrition” in Dumfries and Galloway, villagers have claimed.Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council members have hit out ahead of yet another row over planning permission for wind turbines.They claim that 93% of residents in Corsock and Read more