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Warning over illegal and dangerous electricity connections

Dodgy dealers are illegally tapping into the electricity network to gain free power, make extra connections and even run cannabis farms.

Climate pressure is a factor for leading energy firm

A LEADING energy firm has conceded its core market of oil and gas is under increased pressure from the public due to climate change.

Offshore wind projects must deal in Scottish firms

Developers of offshore wind will have to make commitments to use Scottish businesses in the supply chain if they are to win future site leases.

Looking back at some of the energy stories of 2019

From major projects to pioneering technologies, John Davidson looks back at just some of the big stories covered in Energy North during 2019

Loch Ness hydro plan to go to be decided by an inquiry

Developer confirms the Red John scheme will be pursued at a public local inquiry

VIEWPOINT: Key moments for area's renewables but uncertainties remain

Elain MacRae, head of energy strategy at Highlands and Islands Enterprise, reflects on a year of achievement in the region’s energy sector

Council raps Ross firm for thrice failing to seek planning permission first

AN EASTER Ross oil firm has been rapped by planners after it built three new structures at its Evanton site in 2019 without planning permission.

North's own green energy awards to power on after success

THE call is out for businesses and individuals involved in the north’s pioneering renewable energy sector to share the stories of their success.

VIEWPOINT: Who said oil and gas was boring?

Andrew Bradshaw, head of energy insight at Fifth Ring, looks back at the high drama of 2019 - a year which saw protests and net-zero targets set

Novar wind farm operator lodges bid to extend lifespan of site

AN application to extend the life of a north wind farm for a further ten years has been lodged with Highland Council.

Call to double energy efficiency spending on homes

The Scottish Government is being asked to double its budget to help make homes more energy efficient.

Wind farm community fund helping career aspirations

Two local women, Zoe Farquhar and Louise Todd, are following their work dreams thanks to a local wind farm community fund.

Easter Ross welding firm hopes to have fresh work in pipeline

An Easter Ross firm is hopeful about an upturn in the oil and gas sector.

Marine plan shows where next generation of renewables could land

Sites with the potential for offshore energy development have been identified around Scotland's coasts as part of Scottish Government consultations.

VIEWPOINT: Supply chain – and communities – can benefit from expansion of green technologies

Renewable energy will play a key role in future oil and gas activities, writes Gavin MacKay of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)

Hydrogen truck will fuel zero-emission test flights

A deal has been struck to provide a hydrogen refuelling vehicle to help power the first zero-emission flights from Orkney.

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Urgent change in approach needed for Scotland’s infrastructure

Warning over illegal and dangerous electricity connections

Warning over illegal and dangerous electricity connections

Climate pressure is a factor for leading energy firm

Climate pressure is a factor for leading energy firm

Offshore wind projects must deal in Scottish firms

Offshore wind projects must deal in Scottish firms

Looking back at some of the energy stories of 2019

Looking back at some of the energy stories of 2019

Loch Ness hydro plan to go to be decided by an inquiry

Loch Ness hydro plan to go to be decided by an inquiry

VIEWPOINT: Key moments for area's renewables but uncertainties remain

VIEWPOINT: Key moments for area's renewables but uncertainties remain

Council raps Ross firm for thrice failing to seek planning permission first

Council raps Ross firm for thrice failing to seek planning permission first

North's own green energy awards to power on after success

North's own green energy awards to power on after success

VIEWPOINT: Who said oil and gas was boring?

VIEWPOINT: Who said oil and gas was boring?

Novar wind farm operator lodges bid to extend lifespan of site

Novar wind farm operator lodges bid to extend lifespan of site

Call to double energy efficiency spending on homes

Call to double energy efficiency spending on homes

Wind farm community fund helping career aspirations

Wind farm community fund helping career aspirations

Easter Ross welding firm hopes to have fresh work in pipeline

Easter Ross welding firm hopes to have fresh work in pipeline

Marine plan shows where next generation of renewables could land

Marine plan shows where next generation of renewables could land

VIEWPOINT: Supply chain – and communities – can benefit from expansion of green technologies

VIEWPOINT: Supply chain – and communities – can benefit from expansion of green technologies

Hydrogen truck will fuel zero-emission test flights

Hydrogen truck will fuel zero-emission test flights

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