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Independence referendum — First Minister reveals his question for a nation
Do you agree that Scotland should be an independent country? These are the 10 words that could lead to the break-up of the United Kingdom. (...)
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Scottish Water searching for sites to deliver a power boost
Scottish Water says sites in Angus and Fife are being investigated for an ambitious £20 million hydro power generating scheme. (...)
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Thousands left without power after Scotland hit by another winter storm
Hurricane-force winds and driving rain caused chaos across Scotland on Tuesday, with tens of thousands of householders in Tayside and Fife left without power and a trail of damage caused to homes and commercial properties. (...)
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Friends say cold not cause of elderly Perthshire man's death
A Highland Perthshire pensioner who died at the weekend had gone two nights without power. (...)
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Efforts to restore power after 'Armageddon' storm praised
A Highland Perthshire councillor has praised efforts to restore power to stricken communities. (...)
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Scotland storm: battle to restore power to thousands of homes
Power companies are working to restore supplies to thousands of homes after the worst gales to hit Scotland for more than a decade caused severe disruption across the country. (...)
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'Nobody was expecting this' — solar power firm counting cost of feed-in tariff cut
The director of a Dundee micro-renewables firm has hit out at a UK Government decisions to slash feed-in tariffs for solar power installations. (...)
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Convention chief calls for national debate on future of community councils
Community councils must be given more powers if they are to survive, it has been claimed. (...)
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SSE spearheads big changes to UK energy market, says sorry for shortcomings
Perth-based energy giant SSE has said sorry to customers as it set out plans to radically shake up the UK's electricity market. (...)
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Dutch energy company Tocardo BV looking at Tay for tidal energy project
A Dutch energy company is considering the Tay for a new tidal wave project that could eventually provide power for thousands of homes. (...)
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Council seeking partner for solar power revolution in Dundee
Dundee could become one of the greenest cities in the UK thanks to solar power. (...)
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West Coast Energy says it is 'delighted' by public response to Corse Hill wind farm plan
The firm behind proposals for a £21 million wind farm between Arbroath and Carnoustie claims there are high levels of public support for the project — despite only 74 people completing a survey form during a two-day exhibition. (...)
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Grundon outlines revised plans for Perth waste-to-energy plant
The firm behind plans to build a waste-to-energy plant on Perth's Shore Road has outlined its intentions to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Perth and Kinross Council. (...)
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Power cut affects parts of Broughty Ferry and Monifieth
A power cut left almost 1000 people without electricity in parts of Broughty Ferry and Monifieth on Monday. (...)
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British Gas becomes the latest to announce huge energy price rises
Angus MP Mike Weir has called for the UK Government to step in after British Gas became the latest energy company to increase its tariffs. (...)
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Spirit of Ecstasy meets Spirit of Electricity with the Rolls-Royce Phantom 102EX
Dundee battery manufacturer Axeon has made the power system for the world's first electric Rolls-Royce. As the prototype car embarks on a tour of well-heeled customers around the world, The Courier's Jack McKeown was one of the first journalists to drive the only electric Roller in existence. (...)
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Warning given on UK Government's support for nuclear power
One of Scotland's leading environmental groups has warned support for nuclear power in the UK could undermine the future of the renewable energy industry in Scotland. (...)
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Strongly opposed Ochil Hills wind farm adds first power to the grid
The 12-turbine Lochelbank wind farm has begun producing its first power, unlocking a £500,000 windfall for the local community. (...)
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All Energy stand could be worth millions to Fife's contractors
Fife firms have returned from a show with potentially millions of pounds worth of contracts. (...)
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Grundon Waste Management lodge modified proposals for incinerator at Perth
A lower chimney stack and smaller buildings are the keys to easing public fears over plans for a Perth incinerator that were re-submitted to council planners. (...)
