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Sustaining the Energy Sector in an Independent Scotland
11th July 2014 | Peter Rolton: Chairman, Rolton Group
The 18th September is now just over two months away, and as the two camps make their final push in persuading Scottish nationals either to stay put in the UK or run from it as quickly as humanly possible, it seems worth taking stock of what the clean energy landscape may look like in a post-referendum, independent Scotland.
More Hot Air Surrounding Wind Power
31st October 2012 | Kate Roche
The nation awoke this morning to find within their newspapers revelations of somewhat contentious comments made by Energy Minister John Hayes, creating a stir throughout social networking sites, radio and news channels.
Will the Government Snuff out Solar Subsidies?
13th September 2012 | Umer Uzair
New subsidy cuts to solar PV installations have been recommended by the Government, who have launched a consultation on the matter which will remain open until 19th October.
The Chancellor who Sang all Summer
12th September 2012 | Peter Rolton
Determined to fulfil his dream of making the UK a ‘gas hub,’ George Osborne has announced further tax breaks for the gas and oil industries as an attempt to boost production, increase the longevity of brownfield sites and respond to falling sector employment.
Forget the Politics: Why We Should Welcome the Green Deal
4th September 2012 | Peter Rolton
In amongst the buzz surrounding the Green Deal, set to launch on 1st October, the crux of the initiative seems to be getting lost.
Dash for Gas: Part II?
23rd August 2012 | Peter Rolton
An impending overhaul of the UK power sector, necessary as old nuclear infrastructure is retired, could be the cause of great disruption or great opportunity.
The Green Investment Bank: Boom or Bust
10th August 2012 | Kate Roche
In the 2010 Spending Review, Chancellor George Osborne announced a £1 billion injection of funding for the publicly owned Green Investment Bank (GIB).