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Government urged to ‘back Scotland’s pipeline in strategic energy plans’

The call comes as new research shows thousands of jobs were supported by Scotland’s renewable energy industry in 2024.

Evening Standard · Oct 28

Oil and gas windfall tax must be replaced, say offshore and renewables groups

Offshore Energies UK and Scottish Renewables have written a joint letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Octopus Energy hits back at wind firms' 'untenable' attack on zonal pricing

An Octopus Energy boss has hit back at offshore wind firms that are urging the UK Government to rule out introducing zonal pricing.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

Urgent need to build more electricity pylons in Scotland, says trade body

SCOTLAND urgently needs to build more electricity pylons, power lines and substations if it is to meet renewable energy targets, according to a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2023

Fears Tory inaction will see Scottish renewables investment 'evaporate'

LOCAL authorities from across the UK have written to Tory ministers urging them to act on pumped-storage hydro power ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2023

Industry tells Rishi Sunak to act for key Scottish renewables projects

INDUSTRY leaders have told the Tory government to urgently address the “lack of sufficient policy support” for a key type of renewable power ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2023

UK inaction 'blocking Scots renewables projects', Humza Yousaf tells Rishi Sunak

SLOW action from the UK Government is “preventing” essential Scottish renewables projects from moving forward, Humza Yousaf has said in a…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023

Scots Tory minister red-faced after showing ‘ignorance’ of key renewable technology

A MINISTER in the Scotland Office was left red-faced in the Commons after inadvertently showing he was “ignorant” of a renewables technology…

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023

'Mind-boggling' UK Government silence as Scottish renewables industry urges action

IT is “mind-boggling” that the UK Government has not delivered on its own promises to support the delivery of key renewables projects in…

The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2023

Six Scots renewables projects to deliver 15,000 jobs – if UK steps up, report says

SIX renewable energy projects currently under development in Scotland could create 15,000 jobs and generate billions for the economy, according to…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023