UK Government onshore wind policy has ‘damaged’ the sector, Scottish director claims
The UK Government's onshore wind policy has "damaged" the sector and its supply chain, according to a Scottish trade body director.
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Concern over UK emissions target due to number of onshore wind farms installed in 2019
A renewable energy trade body has voiced concern over the UK's ability to meet its net zero emissions target due to the small number of onshore wind farms installed in 2019.
Scot Gov announces £30m renewable energy homes plan
The Scottish Government has announced it is set to introduce a multi-million plan to ensure all new homes use renewable energy from 2024.
‘Particularly significant’ year for Scottish energy sector as climate emergency came calling
As years go, 2019 was a particularly significant one for Scotland’s energy sector, most notably with the Scottish Government declaring a climate emergency, and outlining our commitment to become a net-zero emissions economy and society by 2045.
Aberdeen must ‘strike now or miss its chance’ on offshore wind, MSP warns
Aberdeen must “strike now or miss its chance” on the offshore wind market, a local MSP has warned after a new plans revealed future projects could dominate the north-east coastline.
Shell ‘stands ready to support’ Scotland’s net-zero plans, North Sea boss says
2019 has been a year where the energy transition has very much come to the fore.
Scot Gov seeks input to create offshore energy ‘powerhouse’
The Scottish Government has launched a renewable energy consultation on the country's offshore wind and marine energy sectors.
Aberdeen has ‘key role to play’ in reducing emissions but Scot Gov ‘clarity’ needed, industry warns
The north-east energy sector has a ‘key role to play’ in reducing emissions but the Scottish Government must provide ‘clarity’ on targets, according to industry chiefs.
‘War of words’ as unions accuse Scottish Government of inaction over BiFab
A bitter war of words has broken out as two Scottish trade unions have accused the Scottish Government of inaction over jobs at troubled firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab).
Scottish Government sought to ‘assist’ troubled CS Wind prior to job losses
The Scottish Government has revealed that it sought to "assist" a troubled wind energy manufacturer prior to job losses that could see up to 80 redundancies at the firm.
Jobs fight at CS Wind fails as ‘possible’ 80 workers face redundancy
Up to 28 jobs are understood to have gone at a Scottish wind energy firm today as the fight to keep 80 staff in work looks to have failed.
‘Ground-breaking’ new CCS charter agreed by Scot Gov and oil sector
A “ground-breaking” agreement on carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) has been reached today between a group North Sea oil industry backers and the Scottish Government.
Scottish Government criticised over ‘fantasy’ offshore wind job figure
Scotland’s deputy first minister John Swinney has come under fire for a renewable energy job prediction made nearly 10 years ago.
Low pay by Fugro ‘to be looked at’ by international policy group, union boss says
Inaccurate pay practices by an asset integrity contractor working in the North Sea are to be considered by a global policy think tank, according to a trade union boss.
Energy trade body looks to influence new UK Gov with ‘must commit to’ manifesto
A new green energy manifesto released by a Scottish trade body has put a range of measures before the next UK Government in an effort to boost renewable energy development.
CS Wind woes ‘unlikely to change’ after job cut talks break down
CS Wind's plans to shed 80% of its workforce are "unlikely to change" it has revealed, as a meeting between unions, the Scottish Government and management broke down today.
‘Real opportunity’ for Aberdeen as £1m floating wind centre announced
Aberdeen’s longstanding oil and gas pedigree could help the city become a natural headquarters for the UK floating wind industry, according to Scotland’s Energy Minister.
Scot Gov ‘must give assurances’ it will focus spending on low-carbon projects
The Scottish Government must give assurances that it will focus its spending on low-carbon projects as part of attempts to tackle the climate emergency, Holyrood's Environment Committee has said.
Owner denies handing BiFab workers redundancy notices at Arnish
A new threat of redundancy hangs over workers at Burntisland Fabrication’s (BiFab) yard in Arnish, according to unions Unite and GMB.
No support for fracking in Scotland is ‘final policy decision’, Wheelhouse says
The Scottish Government has confirmed its "final policy position" on fracking as being one of no support.
Campaigners call for fracking ban on eve of Scottish Government statement
Friends of the Earth Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to "legally ban fracking" in a statement due to be made on Thursday.
Statkraft UK opens Scottish office for ‘significant’ onshore wind investment
Norwegian firm Statkraft officially opened its new Scottish office last night, promising "significant investment" in the country's onshore wind sector.
Spending review does not give renewable workers ‘clarity’ on future of sector, trade body boss says
The new spending review laid out by the UK Government does not give Scottish renewable energy workers "clarity" on the future of their sector, the boss of an energy trade body has said.
Climate group tells Scot Gov to ‘enact a full legal ban’ on fracking
A UK climate group has called on the Scottish Government to "enact a full legal ban" on fracking as part of a raft of recommendations designed to reduce carbon emissions.
Scottish Government stake in BiFab knocked down by £13m
The value of the Scottish Government’s multi-million stake in troubled manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFaB) has diminished, according to new figures.