Scotland

Scottish Government says tackling climate emergency is 'at the heart' of its tax and spending plans for year ahead

Electric buses have begun operating in the Scottish city for the first time in half a century as the city sets its sights on net zero emissions by 2030

The 43MW Windy Rig wind farm 37.8MW Twentyshilling wind farm are set to be completed in 2021

Homes would need to hit EPC C after sale or renovation under radical new plans to accelerate energy efficiency improvements in private housing

New Economics Foundation report argues more should be done to ensure local communities enjoy economic benefits from new renewables projects

As the New Economics Foundation publishes its report on how to maximise industrial and jobs benefits from Scotland's renewables drive, David Powell explores the key recommendations

Scottish government confirms opposition to shale gas extraction, promising no licences will be issued for the activity

'No one should be in any doubt of the Scottish Government's commitment to use every policy lever at our disposal to rise to this challenge'

Huge range of announcements promise cash and policy boost for green transport, heating, finance, aviation, and skills

Project could be the first to be subsidy-free in Scotland, though developer calls on UK government to allow the sector to bid in energy auctions