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ScottishPower's Wether Hill wind farm. Image: Bob Peace.

October 7, 2020

CCC urges Scotland to take 'decisive action' by becoming first UK nation to unveil net zero plan

The Scottish government is being urged to set out a net zero compliant plan before the end of the year - becoming the first UK nation to do so.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Image: Arctic Circle.

September 3, 2020

Sturgeon sets out £100 million Green Jobs Fund to helps support recovery

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon set out the country’s Programme for 2020-21 this week, including the announcement of £100 million for a Green Jobs Fund.

Nesta's experiment also revealed public misunderstandings surrounding the UK Government’s Energy Price Guarantee. Image: Pixabay.

August 24, 2020

Scottish government to inject £20m into low carbon heat in fast tracked fund

A £20 million low carbon heat fund for social housing is being fast tracked by the Scottish government to kick-start installations.

August 20, 2020

People's Energy launches new local supplier to tackle fuel poverty

People’s Energy is partnering with East Lothian Council to launch East Lothian Energy in a bid to tackle fuel poverty in the Scottish area.

‘I suspect there will be a similar scheme to triads next year

June 22, 2020

National Grid ESO launches Stability Pathfinder follow-up for Scotland

National Grid ESO has set its sights on a broader range of technologies as the second phase of its Stability Pathfinder gets underway.

June 15, 2020

Scottish government announces £62m support package for energy sector

The Scottish government has announced a £62 million support package for the energy sector.

Connected Kerb's on-street EV charging solution.

March 24, 2020

Connected Kerb boosts management team as it targets wireless charging and Scotland

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company Connected Kerb has continued to increase its numbers with the news Stephen Rennie and Richard Turnbull are joining the management team.

January 20, 2020

SSEN to support knowledge sharing by developing ‘key tool’ with Ofgem funding

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has won £343,000 for its Regional Energy System Optimisation Planning (RESOP) project, from Ofgem’s Network Innovation Allowance.

A survey earlier this year found 9 in 10 people support wind in their community if that means lower bills. Image: Piqsets.

January 15, 2020

Government ‘falling short’ on delivering renewable capacity following subsidy removals, says RenewableUK

RenewableUK has warned that the UK government’s current approach to onshore wind is “falling short”, as new statistics show continued drop in projects.

The government agency aims to achieve net zero emissions in gas, electricity, waste, business travel, and water by 2030. Image: Pixabay.

December 17, 2019

Scotland must ‘walk the talk’ to hit 2045 net zero target, says CCC

Scotland must take more decisive action over the next 12 months in particular if it is to meet its ambitious net zero by 2045 target, according to a new report.