Could electricity market changes put green investment at risk?
Peter Ranscombe examines whether proposals for electricity market reforms may affect Scotland’s ability to hit net zero-targets.
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Peter Ranscombe examines whether proposals for electricity market reforms may affect Scotland’s ability to hit net zero-targets.
Energy trade associations urge government to reform clean power auctions to secure UK's position as a global leader in renewables deployment
IT is “mind-boggling” that the UK Government has not delivered on its own promises to support the delivery of key renewables projects in…
SIX renewable energy projects currently under development in Scotland could create 15,000 jobs and generate billions for the economy, according to…
Exclusive A property tax would be the fairest way of raising revenue for local councils, says a Common Weal report SCOTLAND’s council tax is unfit for purpose and, despite attempts to address its flaws, it remains outdated, inefficient and regressive, according to a think tank. And, in a study of possible alternatives, a Common Weal (CW) policy report has concluded the levy should be replaced by a property tax, under which the land owned by the occupier of the property would be taxed, as well as any buildings. The group looked at three alternatives – local income tax, land value tax...