Orkney has one of the highest uptakes of EV’s in the country with some 250 and about 10,000 fossil fuelled vehicles.
MSPs Visit Orkney To Learn About The Islands’ EV Experience
Planning Applied for Quanterness Windfarm
A planning application has been submitted by Orkney Islands Council this week for a six-turbine wind farm development at Quanterness outside Kirkwall.
The Archaeology of Orkney’s Energy Industry
ORCA has received a grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Orkney Energy Landscapes Project.
Meeting the Demands of Green Energy in the Future: EVs
The Economy and Energy Committee of the Scottish Parliament will be visiting Orkney on Monday 17th of February, as part of their inquiry into EVs and local energy production.
Innovative ReFLEX Project Moves Onto Phase 2
2020 will see the launch of an attractive local electricity tariff tailored to the needs of ReFLEX’s innovative integrated energy system.
Legally Binding Home Energy Efficiency Regulations by 2024
It is estimated that 930,000 homes in Scotland are below that standard.
THAW Orkney 5 Years of Supporting Islanders in Fuel Poverty
Established in December 2014 THAW Orkney is a charitable organisation which has done amazing work in the islands to help people with their energy needs
Growing Scotland’s Trade with the USA
“This visit will build on the existing links between our countries and provide new opportunities for us to work together and share expertise in areas such as energy and renewables, life sciences and innovation, and FinTech.”
Conditions Set By Ofgem Are A Challenge For Orkney
“We believe that 135MW is an excessive target and we lobbied hard to get that figure reduced.”
Household Energy Survey
Householders are asked to complete and return their survey forms by 17:00 on Friday 27 September.
