Shared ownership’ service designed to help renewables developers make good on pledge to let local communities invest in projects http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2385027/abundance-launches-new-service-to-help-communities-invest-in-renewables-projects
Hosted by the local community council, the event was arranged to allow an exchange of views between residents and officers responsible for administering the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/roundup/articles/2014/12/03/518009-communities-want-control-of-wind-farm-cash/
The Trump Organisation has hit back at claims that communities in North Carrick are in favour of wind turbine plans for Knoweside Hill. http://www.carricktoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/trump-organisation-hit-back-at-windfarm-plans-1-3623357
Gerry Braiden Senior reporter SCOTLAND’S fledgling renewables industry has been hit with a fresh crisis after energy firm Aquamarine Power announced it is to ‘significantly downsize’ its business, laying off all but its core staff. The Edinburgh-based company said it Read more
Getting planning permission for a wind turbine can be a daunting task, however there are many post-planning and other issues to consider too, explains Tori Heaton, planning manager at installer and developer Earthmill. http://www.fwi.co.uk/business/wind-turbines-more-to-planning-than-getting-permission.htm
Thank you for your email of 29 January 2014, to Mr Mackay, Minister for Local Government and Planning. I work in the electricity division of the Scottish Government and have been asked to reply -. On your request for a Read more
The Smith Commission has recommended that some powers relating to energy markets, regulation, licensing and development should be devolved from Westminster to Holyrood in the aftermath of Scotland’s Independence referendum. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/smith-commission-proposes-part-devolution-of-energy-powers-to-scotland/
A former Scottish political leader has been defeated in his fifth attempt to win approval for a controversial windfarm in Aberdeenshire. https://www.energyvoice.com/uncategorized/69908/ex-deputy-first-ministers-turbine-bid-blocked/