scottish government

Energy

Scottish Government revives £10m tidal energy fund

Original Saltire Prize ran from 2008 to 2017, but no one claimed the £10m prize fund

clock 11 February 2019 • 2 min read

Policy

CCC: Scotland's renewables masking 'lack of progress' on EVs and agriculture

Scotland is outperforming the rest of the UK on decarbonisation, but major challenges remain across transport, agriculture, forestry and heating, Climate Change Committee warns

clock 24 September 2018 • 5 min read

Policy

Scotland launches Just Transition Commission to 'pave way to low carbon future'

Scottish Government announces taskforce to advise on achieving a fair transition away from fossil fuels that maximises opportunities arising from decarbonisation

clock 14 September 2018 • 3 min read

Wind

Fuel poor Scottish homes to benefit from 9.6MW community wind project

Innovative financing deal will see surplus revenues from 9.6MW Pogbie onshore wind farm support fuel poor homes in East Lothian and other local causes

clock 13 March 2018 • 2 min read

Policy

Scotland eyes 'ambitious but realistic' decarbonisation in climate change plan

Scottish government publishes strategy to cut emissions by 66 per cent between 2018 and 2032

clock 01 March 2018 • 3 min read

Policy

Scottish government launches £60m low carbon infrastructure fund

Funding earmarked for green heating, clean energy, and low emission vehicle infrastructure projects

clock 22 January 2018 • 2 min read

Legislation

Green groups call for for 'strong' climate policy to protect Scotland's heritage

Campaigners call for strong Scottish climate change bill as research shows region's natural environment and historic buildings are at risk of damage

clock 27 December 2017 • 3 min read

Legislation

At a glance: Scotland's green policy plans

Scottish Government's 2017/18 legislative programme features a vast array of green economy plans on EVs, energy, recycling, emissions targets and more

clock 06 September 2017 • 9 min read