Work begins on Spittal-Peterhead subsea cable link
SSEN Transmission has officially marked the start of enabling works on its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link project.
The groundbreaking event, held last month...
Why 2026 has been a decisive year for Scotland’s energy transition
By Chris O’Donnelly, UK construction director, transmission & distribution, Burns & McDonnell
2026 has proven to be a significant year for Scotland’s energy transition. A...
Cumbernauld manufacturer lands contract at landmark net zero housing project
CUMBERNAULD-based manufacturer Cube Glass has secured one of its most lucrative contracts to date with a seven-figure deal at Western Villages, Scotland's largest operational...
Call made for greater use of non-price criteria in offshore wind energy auctions
SSE Renewables has called on global governments and regulators to make greater use of non-price criteria in offshore wind energy auctions.
The call concerns auctions...
New Currie Community High School tipped to benefit generations to come
KIER has completed construction of the new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh, which has been designed to Passivhaus standards.
The building was handed over...
Forster Group joins forces with Scottish Gas to drive domestic solar roll-out
SCOTTISH Gas is partnering with Forster Group to install solar power and battery technology to any eligible customer in Scotland, England, and Wales.
The partnership...
Green light for East Ayrshire eco-wellness park
THE build of an eco-wellness park at the former Barony Colliery in Auchinleck has moved a step closer after East Ayrshire Council granted planning...
Ayrshire ventilation specialist on track for 90% growth rate
AN Ayrshire business helping manufacturers to reduce energy usage and improve workplace health has announced it is on target to achieve a 90% growth...
AIC Heating to build new £6 million facility in Fife
AIC Heating UK is to build a £6 million custom-designed facility in Lochgelly after purchasing serviced land from Fife Council.
The firm has appointed Redpath...
Balfour Beatty joins the Buy Social Pledge to boost Scottish communities
BALFOUR Beatty has become the latest organisation to sign the Buy Social Pledge, a new initiative that sees businesses use their everyday spending to...
Council looks to future-proof Motherwell industrial estate
BRAIDHURST Industrial Estate is to be redevelopment into a modern, low-carbon facility to support start-up businesses and skilled jobs, North Lanarkshire Council has announced.
The...
Procast secures sixth accolade in a row at Energy Efficiency Awards
PROCAST Group is celebrating after winning the firm's sixth award in a row at The Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards.
The team triumphed in the Scottish...
Projects to restore Scotland’s natural environment in line for share of £12.5m
PROJECTS to restore Scotland's natural environment are to benefit from funding of £12.5 million in 2022-23, the Scottish Government has announced.
Grants of up to...
GB Energy chair visits Aberdeen following jobs promise
THE chair of Great British Energy (GBE), Juergen Maier, has met with key public and private sector representatives in Aberdeen interested in clean energy.
The...
Tenders to be launched for creation of new district heating pipeline in Aberdeen
TENDERS are to be invited for a design and build framework contract for a pipeline to connect Aberdeen's energy from waste facility to the...
First ‘Gold Standard’ council houses ready for occupation in Aberdeen
THE first new council houses built to the 'Gold Standard' in Aberdeen have been completed, the city's local authority has announced.
The development at Cloverhill...
Social value schemes find their place in company environmental strategies
Kobir Ahamed, sustainability manager at commercial roofing firm BriggsAmasco, says social value schemes are finding their place in environmental strategies
INITIATING a social value strategy...
Energy projects save Dundee City Council £700,000 per year
VITAL Energi has revealed details of its work with Dundee City Council over the past seven years, during which time it has delivered three...
Landmark Dunfermline campus earns Passivhaus Classic certification
THE Woodmill High and St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline has officially earned the Passivhaus Classic certification, solidifying its position as the largest...
Plans approved for major clean energy facility in Stornaway
PLANS have been approved for SSEN Transmission's build of a major clean energy facility that will connect the Western Isles to the GB transmission...
