Sir Ian Wood welcomes UK Government funding for Aberdeen’s energy transition zone
Sir Ian Wood has revealed that he thinks Aberdeen has been "left behind" in moving away from oil and gas.
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Charity warns 45% of disabled people have seen energy bills rise during pandemic
Nearly half (45%) of disabled people have seen their energy bills increase since start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a charity.
Electricity use dropped 6% in 2020, says ScottishPower
ScottishPower has said electricity usage dipped last year in its retail section, as the Covid-19 pandemic changed habits across the country.
Holyrood passes new legislation on heating
Holyrood has passed new legislation on heating that could be “crucial” in Scotland’s response to the climate change emergency.
Queen in line for payday as Crown Estate bags £9bn in wind farm auction
Oil giant BP is among the businesses to win the rights to build new wind farms in UK waters, it announced on Monday, as questions were raised about how the sites were allocated.
North-east councillor urges support for Local Electricity Bill
A north-east councillor hopes to encourage the local authority to back the Local Electricity Bill.
Consultation launched on heating strategy to meet green targets
A consultation has been launched into Scottish Government proposals to revolutionise heating in homes and buildings in order to meet environmental targets.
Energy bills set to go up almost £100 for 15m households after Ofgem raises cap
Energy bills could go up by almost £100 for 15 million households across the UK after Ofgem said suppliers could pass on the cost of rising gas and electricity prices to customers.
SPONSORED: Virtual careers event will showcase 2021 job opportunities
Leading energy sector trainers, Survivex and AIS Training, are hosting a series of careers webinars with key energy companies to map out 2021’s upcoming projects and potential job opportunities.
Renewable power overtakes fossil fuels for first time in UK in 2020 – report
Renewables overtook fossil fuels to be the biggest source of electricity in the UK for the first time in 2020, a report shows.
Symbio facing £100,000 fine for late payment of green taxes
Gas and electricity supplier Symbio Energy is set to be slapped with a £100,000 fine by the industry regulator for late payments into renewable energy programmes.
Government should strip National Grid of energy operator role, says regulator
The Government should take away the running of the UK’s electricity system from National Grid and set up an independent body to avoid conflicts of interest, the energy regulator has said.
One in 10 Scots skipped energy bills due to lack of cash after lockdown – survey
Since coronavirus restrictions began more than one in 10 people across Scotland have missed an energy bill due to running out of money, new research indicates.
Scottish Government pledges £100m to help hydrogen sector
The Scottish Government is to commit £100 million to developing hydrogen as a greener form of power.
Renewable sources ‘generated enough electricity to meet 90% of total demand’
Scotland generated enough electricity from renewable sources last year to meet the equivalent of 90.1% of its total electricity consumption, according to latest figures.
Clean energy: Going green could see ‘new industrial revolution’ in Scotland
A leading expert in clean energy has predicted plans to build a greener economy could spark "a new industrial revolution" in Scotland.
New offshore wind developments should be delayed, say MSPs
Two MSPs have called for a moratorium on new offshore wind contracts until the benefits to Scotland have been assured.
Ofgem ups planned investor returns for energy networks
Ofgem will not slash the money that energy networks can give to their shareholders by as much as first indicated, after an initial plan to halve returns met resistance from the companies themselves.
Aberdeen chosen as home for the ‘world’s first’ offshore floating facility to produce green hydrogen
Aberdeen has been selected as the home for the “world’s first” offshore floating facility to produce green hydrogen.
International testing company plans new centre in Aberdeen
An international company specialising in testing and inspection is planning to open a new remote service centre in Aberdeen in the autumn.
Scottish Labour leader shares ‘great frustration’ on lack of resolution regarding Aberdeen Nine suspension
Richard Leonard said the lack of resolution on the suspension of nine Aberdeen councillors from the Scottish Labour party is of "great frustration" to him.
Aberdeen MP calls for oil and gas deal at ‘forefront’ of UK Government economic statement
An Aberdeen MP has called on the UK Chancellor to put an oil and gas sector deal at the forefront of his economic statement when it is announced today.
‘Crisis’ sees Nicola Sturgeon unveil £62 million energy transition fund to support North Sea jobs and businesses
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a £62 million energy transition fund to support jobs in the oil and gas sector.
Energy giant BP plans 10,000 job cuts
Energy giant BP has announced plans to cut around 10,000 jobs worldwide in response to the latest oil downturn.
‘Give offshore workers tests’ says Union chief
A union chief has spoken of his hopes that a scheme can be set up to test oil and gas workers for Covid-19 before going offshore.
Energy giant on hunt for young north-east engineers
Young people in the north-east could get the chance to be on the frontline of efforts to decarbonise the UK.
North-east jobs at risk as energy giant SSE cuts staff
Almost a dozen jobs are under threat at a north-east power plant.
Aberdeen university team behind green energy turbine
Researchers from an Aberdeen university are investigating a prototype which aims to reduce carbon emissions.
North-east residents’ views wanted on green housing
Homeowners are being asked for their opinions on how to make their homes warmer and greener.
Apology over meter as Aberdeen couple left in cold
An Aberdeen couple have hit out at an energy supplier after they were left without power.