Energy

A revised Heat in Buildings Bill will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045 alongside continuing work to reduce fuel poverty.

Acting Minister for Climate Action Alasdair Allan today confirmed the Scottish Government’s intention to bring forward a revised Bill for consideration by the Scottish Parliament later in 2025, to include:

Shetland Council has agreed a new plan for greener homes, buildings and businesses across the isles. 

The Shetland Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) looks ahead to the next five years - with the aim of improving quality of life for residents and tackling fuel poverty. 

Maritime Energy Transition: A Scottish Perspective

Energy Transition: A Scottish Perspective

You are invited to join the Scottish Maritime Cluster in collaboration with WISTA UK, on Tuesday 29 April, 2025 from 5pm-8pm, hosted at the Northern Lighthouse Board offices in Edinburgh.

The event will feature speakers discussing sustainable energy practices within the maritime industry, followed by a networking drinks reception.

Plans to secure a long-term industrial future for Grangemouth have been stepped up as a feasibility study sets out nine options for its future.

The plan – which is backed by £25 million from the Scottish Government and £200 million from the UK Government – will support jobs, unlock investment and drive growth.

The Scottish Government hosted  a major investment event in Edinburgh on Monday 17th March aimed at unlocking new private investment in the country’s rapidly growing offshore wind industry.

More than 100 stakeholders, including investors and developers, will attend the Global Offshore Wind Investment Forum, to be hosted by First Minister John Swinney.

Have Your Say: DTAS Consultation on Community Benefit Funds

DTAS invites all Full and Provisional members to an engaging online event to share your views on the Scottish Government’s Community Benefits from Net Zero Energy Developments Consultation.

Community benefits from renewables: give us your views!

Have Your Say on Community Benefits from Renewables!

Scotland’s commercial renewable energy projects can bring community benefit funds—but are they fair? The Scottish Government is updating its guidance, with a consultation open, and your input is needed.

Webinar: Community benefits from renewable energy developments

Community benefits are additional benefits that renewable energy developers provide to communities to enable them to share in the benefits of renewable energy projects. Community benefits schemes are well established and saw over £30 million offered by renewables developers in community benefits in the last 12 months.

Ambitious plans to create a major new renewables hub in Orkney have been accelerated with a £5 million grant to help take the project to the next stage.

The funding will further the development of a new harbour facility for the assembly of offshore wind turbines at Scapa Flow - the largest natural harbour in the northern hemisphere.

Communities across the country will benefit from £9 million Scottish Government funding for measures to help cut energy costs and support the development of locally-owned renewable energy projects.

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