Inquiry into Lake District wind farm begins
Press Review 20 April 2005
A planning inquiry into a giant wind farm planned for the edge of the Lake District National Park began yesterday.
Energy key to green economy, claims chancellor
Press Review 16 March 2005
In his first major speech on the environment yesterday, Gordon Brown said sustainability should be the "third objective" of economic policy after growth and social justice.
Cash boost for Scottish wave power
News Article 3 March 2005
The energy minister has said the government is to invest more than £2 million in developing tidal energy.
Renewables push power costs up
Press Review 11 February 2005
A National Audit Office report released today finds that the government is set to meet its renewable energy targets but at the cost of higher electricity bills.
SNP to lead 'an effective opposition' in Holyrood
News Article 11 January 2005
The SNP has vowed to hold the Scottish executive to account during the 2005 parliamentary year.
Scotland 'should not rush to develop windfarms'
News Article 30 December 2004
Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser has said that Scotland should not become over-reliant on onshore windfarms.
Renewable Energy Bill [HL] (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 26 November 2004
The microgeneration of electricity, defined as “the generation of low-carbon heat and power by individuals, small businesses and communities to meet their own needs”, is rare, especially on a domestic scale.
Hewitt to praise wind energy
Press Review 22 November 2004
Trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt is today expected to confirm that construction of wind farms is now at record levels.
Darling under fire on Scottish regiments
News Article 26 October 2004
Alistair Darling has been attacked by MPs over the government's plan to reform and possibly scrap regiments such as the Black Watch.
Wind farms get gust of good news
Press Review 10 August 2004
Ministers yesterday signalled a positive approach to the development of controversial wind farms.
Global warming targets 'to be missed by large margin'
News Article 2 August 2004
The government is set to miss its target on reducing carbon dioxide emissions "by a large margin", according to experts.
Hewitt announces £50m boost to wave energy
News Article 2 August 2004
The government has announced the creation of a £50 million fund to boost wave and tidal power.
Move to boost wave energy
Press Review 2 August 2004
The Department of Trade and Industry will today announce a £50 million fund to generate move electricity from wave power.
Tories to give locals a say on wind farms
Press Review 27 July 2004
The Conservatives have pledged to ensure that local concerns about the placing of windfarms are not ignored or overruled.
Tories cautious on wind farm expansion
News Article 26 July 2004
The Conservatives have criticised government moves to make it easier to build wind farms despite local objections.
