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Funding boost for build of hydrogen hub set to support whisky sector’s decarbonisation

PLANS for the build of a green hydrogen hub in Moray to support the whisky sector has received £3.1 million in funding from the...
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Perth-headquartered SSE produces renewable energy in mainland Europe for first time

PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables is producing renewable energy in mainland Europe for the first time. The milestone comes as the organisation achieves first power at its...

Current retrofit approach ‘misses huge opportunity’

THE current approach to retrofit isn’t going to achieve the scale required, according to Rufus Grantham, co-founder at not-for-profit community interest corporation Living Places. His...

Highland Heritage Woodwork’s expansion set to boost sustainable supply chains

HIGHLAND Heritage Woodworks is set for further growth after opening its new £250,000 sawmill at Aberdeenshire's Dunecht Estate, supported by a £100,000 grant from...
Michael Ross

Collaboration is key to delivering decarbonisation goals in public sector infrastructure

By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland AS Scotland faces increasing economic challenges, the need for innovation and collaboration in public sector...
Scottish Natural Insulation Hub

Natural solutions tipped to aid Scotland’s sustainability journey

E2 Holdings, which is behind sustainable brands such as Ecomerchant, Eco Slate, and Fragile Earth, has launched the Scottish Natural Insulation Hub, which promotes...

Organisers hail success of annual event celebrating traditional buildings

ORGANISERS have hailed the success of the 11th Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival. Held as part of the Edinburgh Fringe, the event offered members of the...

Work begins on ‘first net zero home of its kind’ in Scotland

THE Energy Training Academy has announced it has started work on the 'first net zero home of its kind' in Scotland. The one-bedroom bungalow is...
Robertson and SEPA launch free environmental training to improve compliance and sustainability in Scotland

Robertson and SEPA launch free environmental training toolkit

ROBERTSON and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have launched a toolkit to help Scotland's construction sector meet its legal environmental obligations and build...

Turbine supplier announced for Highland wind farm

SSE Renewables has announced Vestas as the turbine supplier for its Aberarder wind farm in the Highlands. Vestas will supply and install a dozen of...
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Digital is keeping pace in Scotland’s retrofit race

Mohannad Altabbal, senior customer success manager at Graphisoft, explains how the use of digital tools can help Scotland realise its retrofit ambitions THE latest Scottish...
Narrowboats and cars outside buildings in Glasgow

EHA welcomes energy efficiency proposals but calls for more protections for tenants

THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to introducing minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented homes. In a response to...

‘Office of the future’ created in Glasgow’s east end

SPACE Solutions has completed a design and build project for ESG technology solutions provider Utopi in EastWorks, Clyde Gateway, creating an 'office of the...
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Scottish Water announces partner for new common data environment platform

SCOTTISH Water has announced NTI Group as its implementation partner for a new common data environment (CDE) platform. The initiative will support Scottish Water's transition...

First minister opens new control centre at SSE’s Perth headquarters

SSE Renewables' new onshore wind, solar, and battery control centre has been officially opened by first minister John Swinney at the organisation's headquarters in...

Progress made at Midlothian Council’s first Passivhaus homes project

SIX new flats in a courtyard behind Buccleuch Street in Dalkeith are expected to welcome new tenants this autumn as part of Midlothian Council's...
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Build of Scotland’s largest commercial shore power system underway

THE build of Scotland's largest commercial shore power system is underway at Port of Aberdeen as part of a £4 million project designed to...

‘Change Makers’ to outline vision for future of Scotland’s construction sector

A dozen young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to help shape the industry's future. The Built Environment Change...
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New report on heat pump rollout a ‘wake-up call’ for Scotland

A new report describing Scotland's current plans for heat pump rollout as 'slow' and 'unambitious' should be a wake-up call for the government according...
Head of procurement Jamie Stewart (left) and fleet manager Gary Crawford (right) at the VIBES Awards

Robertson wins top sustainability accolade for fleet management approach

ROBERTSON Group has won the Sustainable Transport category at this year’s VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards, for the firm's approach to fleet management. The awards...