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Energy Scotland maintains a watching brief on events and publications relevant to the energy sector in Scotland, the UK and beyond.
Below are a number of articles and news items which we consider to be of interest.  These cover policy developments in the energy industry, technological innovation and political comment.
These articles and news items are distinct from the official publications released by Energy Scotland and do not necessarily reflect the views of our members, but rather are included for their relevance to the constantly changing developments in the energy industry..

LESLEY RIDDOCH PODCAST - ENERGY SPECIAL.
27 MAY 2025.  District heating, locational pricing, electricity grid connectivity, the cost of energy in Scotland, and more are all covered in this latest podcast from Lesley Riddoch.  Expert opinion is provided by Energy Scotland's Rhys Stanwix and Professor Dave Pearson.
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HOW COULD ENERGY-RICH SCOTLAND DEVELOP AN ENERGY STRATEGY WHICH BENEFITS THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND ?
17 May 2025.  This presentation, given by ​Energy Scotland's Rhys Stanwix at the Scottish Sovereignty Research Group's Conference lays out the challenges presented by The Energy Trilemma and examines how a strategy could be developed to maximise the benefits of our energy-rich country for the people of Scotland.
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SCOTLAND'S ENERGY RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE - WHO HAS CONTROL ?
27 April 2025.  ​Control of Scotland's rich renewable energy resources and energy infrastructure are critical to the economic and social future of Scotland.  In this article from The National, Lesley Riddoch examines how the current energy system status quo affects community energy projects and energy affordability for all Scots.
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SCOTLAND NEEDS EXPERIENCED POLITICIANS
19 April 2025.  ​Simon Forrest's latest article examines how an experienced, talented and dedicated cohort of politicians with long term vision - the "Tartan Yodas" - could lead to a more profitable and sustainable energy and industrial future for Scotland.

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SCOTLAND'S ENERGY FUTURE WILL BE HYDROGEN BASED
14 March 2025.  ​How will energy from hydrogen have on Scotland's future ?  This latest article from Dick Winchester examines how this emerging technology could play a critical part in Scotland's future.
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ENERGY SCOTLAND DELIVERS THE ENERGY SESSION AT THE INAUGURAL INDEPENDENCE FORUM SCOTLAND CONVENTION
01 March 2025.  The first convention of the Independence Forum Scotland covered a wide range of topics critical to Scotland's future.  The energy session was delivered by Energy Scotland.
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TNT PODCAST - SCOTLAND'S ENERGY CHALLENGES
2 February 2025.  ​John Drummond's TNT Podcast examines the current issues and challenges of Scotland's energy provision.  The podcast contains expert input from Energy Scotland's John Proctor and Professor Dave Pearson.
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DOES THE SUCCESS OF OUR ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY LIE IN THE WIDSOM OF OUR NATIONAL POET ?
24 January 2025.  This recent article by Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation examines how our national attitudes shape our actions and how a more disruptive and challenging approach could better secure the future success of our energy and industrial strategies.
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CLEAN DISTRICT HEATING.

06 December 2024.  Energy Scotland's Dave Pearson outlines how Scotland’s journey to decarbonize heating highlights challenges and solutions for sustainable energy transitions.
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NATIONAL CONVENTION ON SCOTLAND'S FUTURE - 1ST MARCH 2025.

03 December, 2024.  Energy Scotland is proud to announce it's participation in the National Convention on Scotland's Future.
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GB ENERGY & LABOUR CONFUSION 
22 November, 2024.  What will Labour deliver on their publicly owned GB Energy election promise ?
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THREE ENGINEERS NEW MONTHLY COLUMN.
16 October 2024.  A new column from three leading Scottish engineers looking at energy policy and industrial strategy.
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INSIDE BRITAIN'S FIRST HEAT PUMP VILLAGE.
12 July 2023.  Offsetting oil:  an entire Cambridgeshire village is heated by heat pumps.
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