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Views sought on reforms to energy infrastructure planning

The Government says the changes will make the system for considering large energy projects more efficient.

Evening Standard

SNP hail Labour reforms to Scottish planning laws on energy

REFORMS to energy planning rules aimed at accelerating new clean power developments have been unveiled by the Scottish and UK governments.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray: UK Government 'can't guarantee new job for every Grangemouth worker'

THE UK Government cannot guarantee a new job for every worker who could be laid off when the Grangemouth refinery closes next year, the Scottish…

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Call for 'reset' as Holyrood backs bill to water down climate ambitions

THERE are calls for the Scottish Government to “reset” its climate ambitions after MSPs voted in favour of watering down targets a minister…

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Scotland's renewable electricity generation hits record high

SCOTLAND has generated more renewable electricity so far this year than ever before, according to fresh statistics.

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'Fantasy talk': Ministers criticised for Grangemouth media appearances

THE UK and Scottish governments have been criticised by a major trade union after ministerial media appearances focusing on Grangemouth over the…

The National (Scotland)

SNP Energy Secretary contradicts BBC report on Grangemouth

THE Scottish Government has “no idea” who the prospective buyer for Grangemouth oil refinery is, the acting Energy Secretary has said…

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Grangemouth: Scotland’s only oil refinery to close with £100m support package as 400 jobs lost

The move by owners Petroineos is expected to lead to the loss of 400 jobs over the next two years.

The Independent UK

Exporting hydrogen to Europe ‘will be gamechanger’ for Scottish economy – minister

PLANS to export hydrogen to Europe will be a “gamechanger” for the Scottish economy, according to the Scottish Government’s acting Net Zero…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland to host major wind investment forum as part of new Green Industrial Strategy

SCOTLAND is to host a major wind investment forum next year as part of the new Green Industrial Strategy...

The National (Scotland)

Nature charity challenges ‘disappointing’ Scottish Government move to redirect funds

A NATURE charity has challenged the Scottish Government move to redirect money intended for restoring nature and improving biodiversity towards…

The National (Scotland)

Greater protective measures needed for Scottish oceans, government told

The introduction of measures to prevent “damaging” activities in many of Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) has “stalled”,…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes launches £880k fund to teach 'next generation of Scottish entrepreneurs'

THE Scottish Government has allocated hundreds of thousands of pounds of funding to help train the “next generation of business founders” ...

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Charges for single-use coffee cups on table after Holyrood passes new bill

NEW legislation that could bring in charges for single-use coffee cups, as well as fines for those who “deliberately contaminate” recycling, has…

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Confusion over Scottish Government 'ending solar panel funding'

THE Scottish Government has been called out for its “confusing” stance on solar panel funding which appears to have been silently scrapped…

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Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan to take maternity leave for birth of first child

MAIRI McAllan will leave the Scottish Government until next year as she goes on maternity leave for the birth of her first child.

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Scottish Government to ‘review and adapt’ wood burning stove regulations

THE Scottish Government has committed to “reviewing and adapting” the regulations on wood burning stoves and biomass boilers...

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New law will help the 'blight' of raptor persecution in Scotland, says minister

A NEW law will help to end the “blight” of raptor persecution on Scottish grouse moors, a minister has said.

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Scottish energy minister calls for social tariffs for struggling families

It would mean those in financial difficulty pay lower prices for energy.

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Energy minister: It’d be 'unusual' if Scottish bond plans don't help fund net zero

ENERGY Minister Gillian Martin has said it would be “unusual” if Scottish bond plans don’t help with net zero ambitions.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland-to-Germany hydrogen pipeline plan accelerated by Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government is accelerating plans for a hydrogen pipeline connecting Scotland to Germany.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government energy strategy to be delivered two years late

THE Scottish Government’s energy strategy is to be published at least two years late, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland)

Grouse moor licencing would be 'disastrous' for rural communities, say businesses

NEARLY 400 rural businesses have asked the Scottish Government to re-think plans to licence grouse shooting, claiming the practice will be…

The National (Scotland)

Energy minister Gillian Martin to lead trade delegation to Denmark in renewables bid

SCOTLAND'S energy minister Gillian Martin will this week lead a trade delegation to Denmark, it has been announced.

The Independent UK

UK ‘must become irresistible place to do energy business’

The Offshore Energies UK report said the sum is also needed to install all the renewable infrastructure required to get the UK to net zero by 2050.

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