Tag Archives: Scotland
Scotland climate research centre opens
A new ‘super institute’ has opened in Scotland, which aims to tackle issues of climate change, food and water security. One of the biggest institutes of its type in Europe, more than 600 scientists, researchers and support staff will work at the James Hutton Institute to further place Scotland as a world leader in environmental … Continue reading
Renewable R&D base coming to Scotland
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. A new renewable research and development (R&D) base is to be created in Scotland, with the possibility of a new manufacturing site for offshore wind turbines. In a further … Continue reading
Scotland boiler scrappage to benefit 6,000 households
More than 6,000 households in Scotland are set to benefit from the government’s decision to reopen the boiler scrappage scheme. Under the plans, homeowners can receive £400 towards the replacement of their inefficient boiler for a new efficient condensing boiler.This is the third time that the Scottish government has run the scheme, this time with … Continue reading
‘Simpler’ hydro-electric planning introduced in Scotland
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. Changes to the planning process of hydro-electric systems will be made easier and quicker in Scotland.It has been announced that councils will now decide on the planning of new … Continue reading
Energy from waste offers Scotland alternative recycling option
Latest news 19 June 2010 Scotland could generate a percentage of its electricity by converting its waste to energy, a report has suggested. The Energy from Waste Potential in Scotland report revealed that the country could generate eight per cent of its existing electricity demand from energy to waste facilities. Professor Jan Bebbington, vice-chair of … Continue reading
Low carbon vehicle investment announced in Scotland
Latest news 18 June 2010 Scotland has unveiled a new initiative to promote the use of low carbon vehicles within the country’s public services. First minister Alex Salmond delivered the View the Original article
Zero Waste Plan published in Scotland
Latest news 10 June 2010 The Scottish government has published its first Zero Waste Plan today (June 9th). Nearly 20 million tonnes of waste is produced by Scotland every year, but this plan of action hopes to reduce this figure. The document aims to inspire businesses, families, communities and public authorities to think about and … Continue reading
Scotland ‘approaching recycling target’
Latest news 26 May 2010 Scotland is nearing its target for recycling levels, it has been reported. The annual recycling and composting levels in Scotland increased last year, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has revealed. According to SEPA, 36.4 per cent of waste was recycled or composted during 2009. Kenny Boag, SEPA’s national waste … Continue reading
Major biogas plant to be built in Scotland
Latest news 18 May 2010 A major deal has been signed which commits to the construction and operation of an anaerobic digestion biogas plant in the UK. Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has completed a View the Original article