Millions face fuel poverty, energy bosses warn
As many as four in 10 people in Britain could fall into fuel poverty in October, energy bosses warned, as they called for more support from the Treasury for vulnerable households.
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New year will herald new offshore energy future
As we head into 2022, Scotland is set to play a leading role in a new global offshore energy industry that will transform the role offshore wind plays in the UK’s energy mix.
Whitelee green hydrogen projects scoops £9.4m in funding
A trailblazing hydrogen storage scheme near Glasgow has scooped almost £10 million in UK Government funding.
Scottish – German collaboration project to unlock £17bn green hydrogen market
It is hoped an ambitious international collaboration project could unlock access for Scottish firms to a multi-billion pound green hydrogen market.
‘We are as passionate about the climate challenge as Extinction Rebellion’ – Young energy professionals to premiere film at COP26
“We are as passionate about the climate challenge as Extinction Rebellion and people that protest from the outside. It’s the fire that gets us up in the morning to do the job we do.”
Aberdeen pupils heading to COP26 after winning hydrogen challenge
Two Aberdeen pupils are to represent the city in the grand final of a Scotland-wide competition designed to teach youngsters about green hydrogen.
Aberdeen Uni, RGU, ETZ and others launch new Hydrogen Skills Partnership
A new cross-sector alliance has been launched to show the benefits a thriving green hydrogen sector would bring to Scotland and across the UK.
EV charging points unveiled at leading north-east distillery
Several electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been installed at a leading north-east distillery in order to help decarbonise its operations.
Aberdeen pupils among thousands competing to build best green hydrogen powered Lego vehicle
School pupils in Aberdeen are to compete against thousands from across Scotland to build the best green hydrogen powered Lego vehicle.
Nicola Sturgeon launches new green jobs academy
Nicola Sturgeon has launched a new academy designed to help people find green jobs and learn new skills.
Zero means zero
We welcome the UK Government’s hydrogen strategy today, it’s a clear sign of the UK’s ambition to be a hydrogen leader and commitment to support a new green sector that will create jobs across the UK.
‘Today marks the start of the UK’s hydrogen revolution’ – Westminster publishes Hydrogen Strategy
The UK Government has pledged to support the advancement of both green and blue hydrogen as part of plans to create a “thriving” low carbon sector.
Blown away: ‘Major interest’ in ScotWind leasing round with more than 70 bids made
More than 70 bids have been made by companies for the ScotWind offshore leasing round, showing the country’s “scale of potential” for wind development.
Shell and ScottishPower launch ScotWind bid to develop floating wind farm off north-east coast
Oil and gas giant Shell has confirmed plans to participate in the ScotWind leasing round at the eleventh hour.
ScottishPower appoints industry chief to hydrogen division
ScottishPower has strengthened its hydrogen division with the appointment of an industry expert, who had a hand in developing Aberdeen’s hydrogen bus network.
ScottishPower boss says Aberdeen Uni transition centre can answer the ‘big questions’
ScottishPower's boss said today that Aberdeen University can play a “leading role” in answering the big questions surrounding the transition to a green economy.
Planning application submitted for UK’s largest electrolyser facility near Glasgow
Electrolyser manufacturer ITM Power has given an update on the Green Hydrogen for Glasgow project, alongside partners ScottishPower and BOC.
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.
Lack of local authority resources could create ‘barrier’ to onshore wind
Leading figures in onshore wind have voiced concerns that a lack of resources for local authorities could create a “barrier” to renewable projects.
SCDI calls for ambitious ‘green stimulus’ from Scottish and UK governments
The Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) has today published its plan for a Green Recovery from the Covid-19 crisis.
SSE argues to defer ‘unprecedented’ £500m Covid-19 bill
SSE has argued for the deferment of a £500 million industry bill caused by a lack of energy demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
No ‘utopian answer’ to net zero conundrum as ‘whole host of technologies’ needed, Scottish Power chief says
There is no “utopian answer” to meet the UK’s 2050 net zero goal as the solution will require a “whole host of technologies”, the boss of a utility giant has claimed.
Scottish Power looks to green energy as 317,000 customers jettison firm
Scottish Power's chief executive is hoping to attract customers by being straightforward about its green credentials, as 317,000 households left the supplier for rivals last year.
New ScottishPower 100% wind energy tariff can ‘speed up drive to net zero’, chief claims
A new clean energy electricity tariff from ScottishPower can "speed up the drive" to net zero, according to the firm's chief executive.
ScottishPower to spend £2bn in UK this year
ScottishPower will spend up to £2 billion in the UK in 2019, the company’s biggest ever investment in the country in a single year.