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The New Proposed Bandings
Fri 28 Oct 2011
On 20 October 2011, the Department of Energy and Climate Change published its much anticipated proposal of changes to the Renewables Obligation Certificate (ROC) bandings. These proposals, subject to certain exceptions, are also likely to be introduced to Scotland.
Global Wind Day In Scotland
Tue 14 Jun 2011
‘Global Wind Day’ will be celebrated on 15 June 2011 with a variety of events and demonstrations taking place globally to mark the occasion. The day aims to celebrate the achievements of wind power and educate others on the benefits of this renewable energy source, claiming that wind has the ability to power Europe seven times over.
Scottish Renewables Annual 5-a-side Football Competition
Thu 08 Jul 2010
A team of Tods Murray lawyers took part in the Scottish Renewables annual 5-a-side football competition in Glasgow on 18th June 2010.
South Uist Wind Farms Plans Tentative
Thu 01 Jul 2010
The Stòras Uibhist community trust plan for a 6.9 megawatt community wind farm received a huge boost when it was awarded £2.5 million by the Highland and Islands Partnership Programme.
England’s World Cup 2010 ‘Green’ Team Tackles Climate Change
Mon 28 Jun 2010
The English Football Association (FA) has shown its commitment to the UK Government’s Green Agenda by taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint incurred in travelling to the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
The Energy Bill 2010 – Making Britain’s Homes Green
Mon 28 Jun 2010
The new Prime Minister, David Cameron, has recently pledged to make this “the Greenest Government ever”, stating that “It’s a very simple ambition and one I’m absolutely committed to achieving”.
Offshore Wind Reaches 1Gw
Thu 17 Jun 2010
RenewableUK issued a press release on 23 April advising that 11 offshore wind farms now represent 1GW of energy capacity, placing the UK as the world leader in the sector.
Rising Levels of Man Made Noise Pollution May Threaten Fish
Thu 17 Jun 2010
A recent article in the Trends in Ecology and Evolution Journal has highlighted the effect that man-made noise pollution is having on fish.
Scotland's Biodiversity Report Card
Wed 21 Apr 2010
A recent report from Scottish National Heritage has revealed that Scotland is making good progress towards halting biodiversity loss, however more remains to be done in order to protect Scotland’s wildlife on land, coasts and seas.
Marine Act Receives Royal Assent
Thu 08 Apr 2010
The Marine (Scotland) Act recieved Royal Assent on 10 March 2010 and finally became law 'heralding a new era' of protection and enchancement for Scotland's marine environment.
Relaxation of Planning Laws in the Promotion of Green Energy
Tue 09 Feb 2010
The Scottish Government has unveiled plans to enable homeowners to power their own homes with various “green technologies”, but without first obtaining planning permission.
Green Light for Major Expansion of Offshore Wind Power in Moray Firth and Firth of Forth
Fri 08 Jan 2010
Permission for the construction of up to 1,000 new offshore turbines in the Moray Firth and the Firth of Forth has been granted by The Crown Estate, a UK government agency.
Beauly Denny Decision
Wed 06 Jan 2010
Scottish Enterprise Minister Jim Mather today confirmed plans to build a major new power line from Beauly near Inverness to Denny near Stirling.