Scotsman opposes new energy charges

The Scotsman has joined what it calls a "growing campaign" against plans, by energy watchdog Ofgem, to introduce charges for wind and tidal energy schemes in the Highlands and Islands. The paper argues that charges would hamper the fight against climate change and jeopardise 30,000 potential jobs. "Ofgem must scrap the idea", says the paper. And editor Mike Gilson says: "These new charges would kill what is potentially a successful new industry stone dead." (Via The Scotsman)