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Green homes will drive the reimagination of age-exclusive living

By Fraser Lynes, MD of Cruden Homes WHEN it comes to finding the perfect home, everyone has their own list of essentials, whether that’s a...

Proposed Berwick wind farm could create 4,650 jobs during construction

SSE Renewable's proposed Berwick Bank Wind Farm could create around 4,650 direct and indirect jobs during its construction phase, an economic study has said. Carried...
Net zero carbon housing development under construction

New images highlight Wester Hailes net zero carbon development progress

NEW images have been released detailing the progress being made on the Wester Hailes net zero carbon affordable housing development in Edinburgh. Located at the...
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SLR relocates to new Edinburgh office following acquisitions

SUSTAINABILITY solutions provider SLR Consulting has moved into a new 175-person office at The Tun in Edinburgh following a number of business acquisitions. The move...

Retrofit project reduces energy bills for Thankerton residents

A £500,000 project in South Lanarkshire has transformed 21 Clydesdale Housing Association homes to make them warmer and cheaper to heat. 14 semi-detached properties and...

Planning reforms aim for ‘fairer’ and ‘greener’ Scotland

PROJECTS returning former industrial or derelict sites to community use will be more likely to be approved following the introduction of long-term planning reforms,...
Accelerate to Zero Awards

Entry deadline looms for Accelerate to Zero Awards

ORGANISERS of the Accelerate to Zero Awards have issued a reminder that there is only one week left to enter. Now in their third year,...
Stuart Batty, senior project development manager for SSE Energy Solutions; Simon Oldham, managing director of Highland Spring Group; Cllr Liz Barrett, Perth and Kinross Council; Jim Fairlie MSP

SSE and Highland Spring partner for solar project

SSE Energy Solutions is to build a 7-megawatt solar array on the Ochil Hills overlooking Highland Spring’s Perthshire production facility to help power the...
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Coordinated national approach urged to build UK retrofit workforce

A new report published by the National Retrofit Hub has called for 'urgent' government action to address skills shortages, which the organisation described as...
New Stirling homes

Build of energy-efficient homes complete in Stirling

THE JR Group has successfully delivered a collection of energy efficient new homes at Glasgow Road in Stirling. The £2 million Stirling Council project was...

Ramboll Glasgow event highlights role of AI and collaboration to meet biodiversity challenge

RAMBOLL, the engineering, design and sustainability consultancy, held its first UK SPARK innovation challenge in Glasgow recently. 30 students from Scottish universities worked with experts...
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Scottish Government urged to set out ‘clear direction of travel’ towards zero emissions heating

THE Existing Homes Alliance has expressed its disappointment in the Scottish Government's decision to scrap its Heat in Buildings Bill. The alliance is a coalition...

New homes hailed as ‘among the most technically advanced’ in Stirling area

TENANTS in Old Plean have been handed the keys to 24 new homes following an investment of almost £6.5 million by Stirling Council and...

Taking local residents and businesses on our journey to net zero

By Ian Manson, chief executive of Clyde Gateway FOR Clyde Gateway, Scotland’s most ambitious regeneration project, there has been an increased focus on creating new...

Construction work to begin on Perth-headquartered firm’s first Italian projects

PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables has marked another milestone in its continued European expansion after making the final investment decision to proceed with the build of...

Further award recognition for Hydro Ness energy project

HIGHLAND Council's sustainable energy project Hydro Ness has won another national award. The council was one of 12 organisations across Scotland to be praised for...
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Clyde Gateway celebrates double net zero award nomination

CLYDE Gateway is celebrating after two of its 'groundbreaking' developments - D2 Grids and Clyde Gateway East - were shortlisted for Net Zero Development...

Glasgow homes set for £6.4m worth of energy efficiency improvements

OVER £6.4 million of energy-efficient improvements in Glasgow homes are to be delivered across 2022/23. It comes after Glasgow City Council accepted the award of...
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John Heaney Electrical steps up sustainability drive with first electric van

LIVINGSTON-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has taken delivery of its first electric van as it steps up its focus on sustainability. The firm, which provides...

Parliament reception explores next steps for Scottish Passivhaus equivalent

THE next steps for the proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent legislation were discussed at a recent reception at the Scottish Parliament. The event was sponsored by...