More people ditching ‘big six’ energy providers
Consumers are increasingly switching to small and medium sized energy providers and shunning the "Big Six", according to new figures.
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SSE announce completion of £1bn north-east energy link
The construction of a £1 billion north-east energy transmission link has been completed today, SSE Networks(SSEN) has revealed.
Hundreds left without power in north-east after overhead cable damaged
Nearly 300 properties in the north-east are without power today after an overhead cable was damaged.
OGA and operators work to solve infrastructure puzzle
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) is working to solve an “infrastructure puzzle” for what is considered to be the most prospective region of the UK North Sea.
North-east in ‘dirty-dozen’ of top polluters
Official new figures have revealed Buchan as the home of two of the most environmentally unfriendly industrial sites in Scotland.
Union demands ‘clarity’ on jobs after failed SSE-Npower merger
Workers union GMB has demanded "clarity" on the the future jobs of its members after a proposed merger between SSE and Npower imploded today.
SSE, npower scrap merger plans due to ‘challenging market’
Energy giants SSE and npower have called off their merger, blaming "challenging market conditions" and the Government's price cap.
SSE told to amend plans for mainland renewables link
Energy regulator Ofgem has asked SSE Networks (SSEN) to make alterations to a plan for a high voltage energy link from Orkney to the Scottish mainland.
SSE expects Beatrice to bloom in Spring 2019
Perth utility giant SSE has said it expects to complete the giant Beatrice offshore wind farm in the Spring after it powered up its onshore Stronelairg array.
SSE announces completion of £350m Highland wind project
Scottish energy firm SSE has announced the completion of a £350 million Highland wind project.
Highlands and north-east communities receive £500k from Moray Firth wind project
Highland and Moray communities have received nearly half a million pounds from a massive Moray Firth wind project.
£1.3 wind scheme to take off on Inner Hebridies
A £1.3 million renewable energy scheme is to launch on the Island of Canna in the Inner Hebrides.
SSE aiming for further renewables market domination with new business
Scottish energy giant SSE is seeking a bigger slice of the renewables pie with the creation of a new business.
SSE admits Npower deal may fall apart
Energy giant SSE has admitted there is "some uncertainty" that its merger with rival npower will go ahead after the pair delayed the tie-up due to the incoming cap on default tariff prices.
SSE confirm large Western Isles and Skye power outage
Utilities giant SSE has confirmed that a large power outage took place on the Western Isles and Skey today.
SSE and NPower merger to be delayed into 2019
The proposed merger between utility giants SSE and NPower is to be delayed into the middle of 2019, according to SSE's chief executive.
All aboard for innovative new Peterhead offshore wind supply vessel
Scottish Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse avoided a bumpy ride yesterday when he cast off in a new air-cushioned offshore wind vessel.
Renewables firms in letter to BEIS secretary on onshore wind ‘exclusion’
A number of high-profile renewable energy firms have penned a letter to the UK energy minister in a bid to free up regulation around onshore wind.
Islanders’ concern over planned new power line
Serious concern has been raised by islanders in Orkney over plans for a new power line, more than a third higher than the existing lines on the isles.
Expansion of substation receives council approval
Highland council has approved an expansion to the electricity substation at Auchteraw, Fort Augustus, but said local councillors have the opportunity to consult communities on traffic, noise and landscape impacts.
Seagreen Windfarm joins Angus Chamber of Commerce to highlight supply chain opportunities
SSE's huge Seagreen Offshore Windfarm has joined forces with the Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce to promote local business opportunities in the region.
SSE installs final turbine at Stronelairg Highland windfarm
Scottish energy firm SSE has announced the installation of the 66th and final turbine at its Stronelairg onshore windfarm.
Big Six energy profits fall, but many households still on poor value deals
The Big Six energy suppliers have seen profits fall for the first time since 2014 as customers flock to smaller competitors, but more than half of households remain on poor-value default deals, the regulator said.
Watchdog clears way for merger of energy giants
Scottish utility SSE and Germany’s innogy claim consumers will be the winners as the competition watchdog approved a merger of two of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers.
SSE and Npower merger given all-clear by competition watchdog
The deal to merge Npower and SSE’s retail operations has been given the all-clear by the competition watchdog, paving the way for the tie-up of two of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers.