Posts Tagged ‘Government’

Salmond: Scotland needs the power to manage its own natural resources

{ Posted on Dec 30 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Government Press Releases, Renewable Energy, Scotland, Scottish Independence
We report the news today that Alex Salmond, First Minister, has said in his New Year message that Scotland needs the power to manage its own natural resources so that it can become the global leader in renewables. Salmond has predicted ...Read More »

UPDATE: Could Scottish Independence be a good thing?

{ Posted on Dec 01 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Cleantech Scotland, Renewable Energy, Scottish Government, Scottish Independence
Back in October, we wrote a post exploring whether Scottish Independence would be a positive step for Scotland’s renewable energy generation prospects.  With recent media coverage and political maneuvering from Alex Salmond, this issue has sparked controversial debate, with many ...Read More »

Scotland announces the most Eco-Friendly Businesses at VIBES award ceremony

{ Posted on Nov 26 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Award Ceremony, Cleantech, Scotland, VIBES
Eight companies selected from a plethora of Scottish green businesses took winners titles at the 2009 Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) Awards – which are celebrating their tenth anniversary this year. The winners are: Best Management award Large company ...Read More »

Green light for massive £22.5m biogas energy plant

{ Posted on Nov 24 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Biogas, Biomass, Cleantech, Scotland, Waste
South Lanarkshire Council has given the go-ahead on a £22.5m biogas facility that will turn waste into energy with the potential to power 2,800 homes. Proactive Energy, a new and pioneering renewable energy company has had its plans for a five ...Read More »

Scottish Renewables Joins Call For UK Treasury To Release Clean Energy Cash

{ Posted on Nov 16 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Cleantech, Cleantech Scotland, Government Press Releases, Renewable Energy, investment
Scottish Renewables has joined the Scottish Government in calling for the UK Treasury to release up to £174 million to invest in renewable energy. The money is currently held by Ofgem under the Fossil Fuel Levy arrangements, which mean the Scottish ...Read More »

Should Scottish Local Authorities sell renewable Energy back to the Grid?

{ Posted on Nov 02 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Cleantech, Local Authorities, Renewable Energy, Scotland
A leading lawyer and public-sector specialist has called for Scottish local authorities to have the power to sell electricity generated by renewable means back to the National Grid.  Paul Minto, head of public services at the renowned international law firm ...Read More »

Scotland and India Sign MOU To Drive Innovation In Renewable Energy

{ Posted on Oct 15 2009 by StuartO }
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Categories : Cleantech, Cleantech Scotland, Renewable Energy
Yesterday, Scottish and Indian governments signed a memorandum of understanding to drive innovation in renewable energy and support both governments' goals to increase supplies of wind energy, solar power and biofuels. The agreement was facilitated by Scottish Development International who have ...Read More »