Tag: energy
New Midlothian low carbon heating network almost ready
A £20 million project to provide low carbon alternatives to heat houses at the new Shawfair town will be ready to provide energy in a few months, with the first homes expected to link...
Wind farm faces protests over land bid
A bid to force land owners to sell part of their sites to operators of what will be one of the world’s largest offshore windfarms is facing protests from the owners of East Lothian’s...
Thousands of adults in Midlothian can’t afford to turn on the heat
Up to 21,000 adults living in Midlothian cannot afford to turn on the heat in their homes to keep warm or eat a balanced meal, according to a new report.
The figure comes from an...
Free, Government-funded support helps Bathgate manufacturer to save on energy bills
Every time Glenhaze opened its factory doors, it wasn’t just the latest consignment of innovative packaging that left the building. As the doors rolled up, the heat rolled out.
And so did the pounds and...
Pinsent Masons partners promotions boost energy sector expertise
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has announced the promotion of 19 individuals to its partnership, including two in Scotland.
Edinburgh-based Ronan Lambe, a specialist in energy, renewables and clean tech, and energy and real estate...
Free event could help cut your energy costs
If you want to improve your sustainability and reduce energy costs and don't know where to start then a free networking event might be the answer.
Change Works in Penicuik will host the event on...
Prize for sharing your school’s big green dream
Secondary school pupils in Scotland are being asked to share their school’s big green dream with the boldest ideas to be awarded £10,000 to help turn ideas into reality.
The ScottishPower Green Energy Trust, an...
Help for Edinburgh businesses to reduce energy and waste costs
Resource Efficient Scotland is leading a drive to help every small to medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) in Edinburgh bring down costs by reducing their energy, water and raw materials usage.
A Scottish Government programme delivered by...
Future of Energy in Scotland to be debated today
The effects the UK-wide vote to leave the EU will have on Scotland’s energy sector will be discussed at the first of two summits today in Edinburgh.
Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy Paul Wheelhouse...
Free impartial advice on solar panels
Contributed article
Home Energy Scotland is offering free, impartial advice to anyone interested in installing solar panels, at a drop-in session at Braid Hills Hotel, Edinburgh, 3-8pm Thursday 25 September 2014.
Home Energy Scotland is funded...
Advice on changing your energy supplier
Contributed Article by Charles Whitworth
Dispelling the Energy Comparison Myths
Comparison sites seem to divide opinion here in the UK. Whether it for insurance, energy or even mobile phone contracts, there seems to be an element...
Edinburgh MP challenges UK Government on green energy U-turn
At Prime Minister’s Questions today Mark Lazarowicz MP challenged the Prime Minister on his complete u-turn on green energy policy with the announcement last week that the Conservatives would axe support for new onshore...
Yes Scotland claim independence will transform energy policy
Independence is the key to cleaner, sustainable energy policy
Scotland needs independence to deliver a 'transformational' energy policy and rid the country of nuclear weapons, leading environmental campaigner Stan Blackley said today.
He said it was...
Business Secretary announces new Wind Energy programme in Edinburgh
A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW OFFSHORE WIND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME took place in Edinburgh today.
Technology which will assist the programme was developed at the University of Edinburgh's offshoot company Artemis Intelligent Power bought...
Leith Biomass Plant turn attention to government subsidies
Protesters against the planned Leith Biomass Plant have turned their attention to government subsidies in the hope that they will be the key to preventing Forth Energy’s plans to build a power plant in...
Council helping to cut household bills for their tenants
As the country’s main energy suppliers are set to increase their prices by up to 20% this year, The City of Edinburgh Council is doing its bit to help council tenants cut their household...
Winter-proof your home – new drive from Holyrood
Free 'energy saving' gadgets worth nearly £50 are being offered as part as a major new drive by the Scottish Government to help households lower their fuel bills during winter.
The devices will be on...
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