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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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Gamesa pulls plug: disappointing end to months of uncertainty for Dundee
Following the announcement that Gamesa has ruled out Dundee as the base for its new offshore wind turbine manufacturing plant, our business editor looks back at a long-running series of negotiations. (...)
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First minister rejects report warning against renewable energy investment in Scotland
First Minister Alex Salmond has dismissed a leading financial house's warning that an independent Scotland could not afford to sustain a homegrown renewable energy industry. (...)
UK Government told Longannet carbon capture scheme collapse must be explained
Ministers have been urged to come clean on the collapse of the carbon capture project planned for Longannet amid suggestions money was the main motivation behind the decision. (...)
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Salmond launches SNP conference with strong attack on UK Government's decision to axe Longannet project
Alex Salmond insisted a ''change is coming'' as he put the drive for independence at the forefront of the SNP party conference. (...)
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£20 million already spent on failed Longannet carbon capture scheme
More than £20 million was ploughed into Longannet's ill-fated carbon capture programme, ScottishPower has revealed. (...)
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Longannet carbon capture scheme collapse a hammer blow for Fife economy
First Minister Alex Salmond has described the UK Government's decision to axe Longannet's £1 billion carbon capture programme as a ''lost opportunity.'' (...)
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Longannet carbon capture scheme rumours described as 'deeply worrying'
ScottishPower has insisted talks with the UK Government are continuing, despite strong rumours that its flagship carbon capture and storage project is on the brink of collapse. (...)
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Dundee and Hartlepool vie for 800 Gamesa wind turbine jobs
Dundee is in a two-horse race with Hartlepool to secure a £150 million wind turbine manufacturing plant that could bring 800 jobs to the city. (...)
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Councillor reveals 'anxiety' of constituents worried about rising energy prices
A Perth councillor has slammed recent rises in energy prices after receiving complaints from some of his constituents. (...)
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Scottish and Southern Energy adds to consumers' power price pain
The Scottish Government is demanding Scottish and Southern Energy explain how it can justify a price hike that could plunge tens of thousands of people into fuel poverty. (...)
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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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Climate change committee issues warning on Longannet carbon capture scheme
A cutting-edge carbon capture and storage programme planned for Longannet Power Station could miss its start date unless promised government funding is approved immediately. (...)
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Price hikes like ScottishPower's give councils little hope of cutting fuel poverty
Increases in energy prices mean that Dundee City Council's efforts to tackle fuel poverty are "inevitably going to fail," according to a local authority figure. (...)
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VIDEO: 'Terrible beauty' of Methil chimney stack ends with a blast
The forever skyline changed forever when the 300ft Methil chimney stack that inspired artist Jack Vettriano was demolished on Wednesday. (...)
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Consumers' bills make hidden contributions to renewable energy
Electricity customers are paying billions each year to subsidise investment in renewable energy. (...)
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Experts warn ScottishPower's huge price hike will herald new wave of increases across the industry
Average fuel bills are set to rise by more than £170 a year after ScottishPower opened the floodgates to a new wave of energy price hikes. (...)
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VIDEO: Methil Power Station boiler house demolished in controlled explosion
A controlled explosion has changed the Methil skyline forever as a massive part of the town's power station was reduced to rubble. (...)
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Biomass plant will not affect Gamesa's planned investment
Controversial plans to build a biomass plant at Dundee docks will have no influence on proposals by Spanish company, Gamesa, to set up a manufacturing base in the city. (...)
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Longannet-type power plants on the way up — Chris Huhne
UK energy secretary Chris Huhne has said coal-fired power stations such as Longannet are "the future." (...)
