From April 2015, biomass producers in the UK will be required to demonstrate their fuel is sustainable or lose financial support from the government. http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/34135/uk-biomass-industry-required-to-show-sustainability-of-fuel/
Shale gas is not just about affordable energy and growth. It’s about reducing dependence on the Middle East http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/columnists/article3852295.ece
PLANS for a controversial wind farm near Elgin have been withdrawn before going in front of ministers. http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Wind-company-withdraws-plans-23082013.htm
The UK Government has backed new technology that stops windfarms interfering with crucial radar systems – a development is being hailed as a “huge step” for renewable energy. http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3367046
OFFSHORE wind turbines can benefit Caithness ports, according to Willie Watt, chairman of Wick Harbour Authority. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Caithness-ports-in-line-for-offshore-windfall-23082013.htm
The real threat to fracking took place at a meeting of the EU’s Council of Ministers with a presentation by Jeremy Wates Missing the point about fracking: protesters at Balcombe in Suss By Christopher Booker 5:02PM BST 24 Aug 2013 Read more
Melting Arctic ice is bringing big changes to the world’s shipping and energy industries. http://blogs.the-american-interest.com/wrm/2013/08/24/energy-firms-cross-the-arctic-greenpeace-denied/
FRACKING will be widespread across the Lothians within five years, according to two US-based political heavyweights. http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/fracking-support-tipped-to-soar-across-lothians-1-3061529