IEA to publish ‘world’s first’ comprehensive net zero roadmap in May
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced plans to produce the “world’s first comprehensive roadmap” setting out how to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
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COP26 offers chance to ‘reset the benchmark’
The long-awaited United Nations Climate Change Conference will be a chance to “reset the benchmark” ahead of the worldwide push for net zero, according to one of the leading figures behind the event.
SSE faces backlash over COP26 sponsorship and Peterhead Power Station role
SSE, operator of the Peterhead Power Station, is facing backlash from various climate groups after being announced as one of the first sponsors of the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
Sturgeon says climate emergency, not Covid, remains world’s ‘greatest long-term challenge’
Nicola Sturgeon has warned that climate change, not Covid, remains the “greatest long-term challenge” facing the world ahead of a key international summit in Glasgow next year.
Committee on Climate Change to publish net-zero blueprint in December
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has announced plans to publish a blueprint before the end of the year laying out the path for the UK to achieve net-zero.
Geothermal is heating up for net zero energy solutions
Small-scale geothermal energy projects have operated in the UK for decades, but wider adoption has lagged due to a combination of factors including cost, subsurface risk and the technologies required.
COP26 climate summit in Glasgow postponed over coronavirus
A key climate summit in Glasgow has been postponed until next year due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Hydrogen fuelled vehicles contribute to an equitable society, battery vehicles don’t
The announcement by the UK Government last month that it intends to ban the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035 may well be a distraction from the utter mess it’s making of the arrangements for the United Nations COP26 summit in Glasgow later this year.
Former energy minister accuses Boris Johnson of ‘dark ops’ over COP26 sacking
The recently sacked president of a major UN climate summit set to be hosted by the UK this year has accused Boris Johnson of a lack of leadership and "apparent dark ops" over her dismissal.
Glasgow introduces fleet of electric bikes across city
Glasgow City Council has introduced a fleet of electric bikes for hire across the city in a bid to encourage more people to use sustainable forms of transport.
Glasgow pledges to be UK’s first carbon-neutral city
Glasgow has pledged to become the first carbon neutral city in the UK.
Centrica chief pockets £2.42m
The chief executive of British Gas owner Centrica pocketed a £2.4 million pay packet last year, despite the firm losing hundreds of thousands of customers as it embarked on a major jobs cull.
Electric bus scheme awarded £1.5m
An electric bus scheme is among more than a dozen projects sharing in £6 million from a green economy fund.
All-Energy return to Aberdeen ‘unlikely’ for 2020, say organisers
The All-Energy conference is unlikely to return to Aberdeen by 2020, event organisers have said.
Finalists announced for marine renewable challenge
The five finalists in the All-Energy Marine Renewable Energy Investment Challenge have been announced.
Oil crash has silver lining as start-ups celebrate sweet success
Aberdeen has been highlighted as an entrepreneurial hotspot - with the number of new companies forming in the city over the past year on the up.
Brother of Paige Doherty killer forced to take leave of absence from North Sea job
The brother of Paige Doherty’s killer has been forced to take a leave of absence from his job offshore after a court heard of his conviction for a sex offence.
All-Energy 2016: Renewable project finance deals dropped by 14% in 2015
The number of project finance deals reported last year dropped by 14%, according to new figures.
A £10.6millon scheme to cut fuel poverty boosts hundreds of Scottish homes
Hundreds of homes are to benefit from a new £10.6 million energy project aimed at cutting fuel poverty.
Aggreko profits drop as it chief exec unveils new strategy
Aggreko has seen its pre-tax profits drop from £130million to £102million, affected by a number of factors including the slowdown in the North American oil and gas sector and civil war in Yemen. The power provider has created two separate business units which came into effect this month as it looks to adapt to market conditions. It said the move will include the “streamlining” of back-office processes and closing some depots.
All-Energy 2015: Key research to be unveiled at event
The Irish-Scottish Links on Energy Study (ISLES) project partners are set to announce their key emerging findings from the second phase of their research at All-Energy 2015. The project is a collaboration between the Scottish Government and its counterparts in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. It aims to both facilitate and stimulate investment in an offshore transmission network to support the integration of renewable energy resources.
University of Glasgow pulls investment for fossil fuels
The University of Glasgow has become the first in the UK to commit to taking its money out of fossil fuels. A decision was made by the university court on Wednesday which will see about £18million currently invested in fossil fuels reallocated over the next 10 years.