Scottish NGOs demand smoother planning process for solar and renewable heat installations

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Three environmental campaign groups say the Scottish government needs to make it easier and cheaper for homeowners and businesses to generate their own energy

Leading environmental NGOs WWF, RSPB and Stop Climate Chaos have today called on the Scottish government to make it easier for homeowners and businesses to generate clean energy. The Scottish branches...

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