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Renewable energy generation hits record high

Government figures show a 36% year-on-year increase in gigawatt hours produced

Insider UK

Half a million Scots households face 'extreme fuel poverty' as energy price cap rises tomorrow

EXCLUSIVE: Scotland's energy secretary branded the UK Government's energy bill relief scheme as "too little, too late".

Daily Record

Fracking ban continues in Scotland, confirms minister

Michael Matheson reiterated the Scottish Government’s opposition to granting fracking licences.

The Independent UK

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We can't stop Truss's oil and gas bonanza plans without independence, minister says

SCOTLAND is almost entirely powerless to stop a reported oil and gas licensing bonanza by the UK Government, a minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon geared for clash with PM over new fracking and nuclear plans

SCOTTISH Energy Secretary Michael Matheson has said that the Scottish Government does not plan to issue any licences to allow fracking to take…

The National (Scotland)

COP26 president urges financial industry to go 'faster and further' in tackling climate crisis

Meanwhile, Scotland's net zero secretary argued for an agreement on consistent data to tackle greenwashing

Insider UK

Remote Scots May Have To Choose Between Freezing Or Starving To Death

People living in the Scottish Highlands and Islands could “freeze or starve” to death as remote homes face the highest electricity bills, experts warned.

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Nicola Sturgeon demands energy price cap is 'cancelled' as bills set to rise by 80%

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the Scottish and UK Governments have a "moral duty" to fix the "national emergency".

Daily Record

Energy price cap rise must be cancelled – Sturgeon

Ofgem has confirmed an 80.06% rise in the cap.

The Independent UK

UK minister’s plea for more nuclear power rejected by Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has rejected UK Energy Minister Greg Hands plea to “rethink” its stance on new nuclear power stations

The National (Scotland)

£10m hydrogen plan revealed as Scotland looks to be 'world leader' in production

THE Scottish Government is investing £10 million to help develop hydrogen as part of a “cleaner, greener energy system”.

The National (Scotland)

'Removing outdated barriers' will help roll out solar power in Scotland

A cross-party group of MSPs has urged the Scottish Government to charge ahead with deployment

Insider UK

Scotland's biggest carbon emitters revealed as new figures 'tell two stories'

SCOTLAND met it's emissions target during the first year of the pandemic but the Net Zero secretary has warned of a “substantial rebound” after…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to ‘maximise’ public money in climate change fight

SCOTLAND'S Net Zero Secretary has pledged to “maximise” public money in the fight against climate change.

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Michael Matheson pledges to maximise public funding to accelerate plans to tackle climate change

The budget for rural affairs, universities and police will drop by 8% - equivalent to a real-term cut of £1.1bn over the next four years

The Independent UK

Scottish Government pledges to ‘maximise’ public money in climate change fight

The resource spending review was published on Tuesday.

Edinburgh Live

SNP warned about ScotRail driver exodus three years ago as pay worse than competitors

SNP ministers were warned about a number of ScotRail drivers leaving for better pay packets at competitors in 2018. Concerns surrounding rest-day working existed at the time.

Daily Record

SNP Government accused of failing to rule out 12% rise in water charges

Jackie Baillie, Labour MSP for Dumbarton, slammed the Scottish Government for signing off on a two per cent rise above inflation on bills.

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Daily Record

Lanarkshire renewable energy company welcomes Scottish Energy and Transport Secretary

Autonomous iOt shares story of its journey so far and ongoing work with visiting Michael Matheson MSP.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon announces grant to help just transition to net zero

The £100,000 annual grant to the STUC will help deliver green jobs and provide policy support.

Insider UK

Scottish Government pledges £5 million for carbon capture and utilisation fund

Match funding from industry means that £10m could go into the project over its two-year lifetime

Insider UK

UK Government will not 'impose' new nuclear power stations on Scotland

Secretary for Net Zero also claims Westminster did not consult with the Scottish Government prior to energy security strategy's publication

The Independent UK

New nuclear plants will not be imposed on Scotland, vows UK minister

The Scottish Government is firmly opposed to such developments.

Daily Record

'Completely unacceptable' SNP minister rages at UK government over energy strategy communication

Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, revealed he was not given a copy of Boris Johnson strategy ahead of its publication.

Insider UK

Holyrood committee announces inquiry into rising energy prices

The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee will look at what the Scottish Government can do to alleviate the pressure

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