Easier access to your trusted, local news. Subscribe to a digital package and support local news publishing.
SUPPORT US NOW Support us now
Energy North
Awards will celebrate highest achiever
Awards will celebrate highest achiever
26 May 2022
Renewable energy awards will celebrate outstanding achievement in the Highlands and Islands' sector
Get your energy awards entries in now!
Get your energy awards entries in now!
19 May 2022
The deadline for entries to the Scottish Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards closes this week so don't miss out!
Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes Carrbridge boy's day
Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes Carrbridge boy's day
13 May 2022
A 12-year-old Carrbridge Primary pupil was given a special treat by Dounreay's operators with a visit to see the nuclear site's robots in action.
Highland Council makes deal with net zero technology specialist with the aim of becoming a centre of innovation for decarbonised transport
Highland Council makes deal with net zero technology specialist with the aim of becoming a centre of innovation for decarbonised transport
11 March 2022
The Highlands is set to be a leader in the decarbonisation of transport following an agreement between the council and net zero specialist Getech
Glenshero in the Monadhliath deemed 'not right place' for 39-turbine wind farm
Glenshero in the Monadhliath deemed 'not right place' for 39-turbine wind farm
11 March 2022
Scheme would have contributed to one of the largest swathes of wind turbines in the UK
Highland MP Jamie Stone is set to meet the UK government to discuss rising energy prices
Highland MP Jamie Stone is set to meet the UK government to discuss rising energy prices
19 January 2022
Mr Stone says 'we are watching the nation plummet further into a fuel poverty crisis'
Growth in offshore wind is expected to be instrumental in attracting new young talent to the Highlands and Islands, HIE says
Growth in offshore wind is expected to be instrumental in attracting new young talent to the Highlands and Islands, HIE says
17 January 2022
The economic impact of the offshore wind industry could match oil and gas developments, according to HIE
Highland Tourism CIC welcomes leading renewable energy industry and environment specialist, George Baxter, to its board
Highland Tourism CIC welcomes leading renewable energy industry and environment specialist, George Baxter, to its board
09 December 2021
Highland Tourism CIC adds new recruit to help marry renewable energy with tourism opportunities for the Highlands
Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party
Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party
27 April 2021
The former First Minister also talks about making the Highlands a renewables 'powerhouse'
WATCH: Final pylon topples as part of £32m Cairngorms landscape improvement project
WATCH: Final pylon topples as part of £32m Cairngorms landscape improvement project
18 December 2020
Total of 12kms of overhead line and 46 steel towers replaced by underground lines
£100,000 investment will help reduce power cuts in remote Badenoch village
£100,000 investment will help reduce power cuts in remote Badenoch village
26 June 2020
Dalwhinnie takes a battering at times from winter storms bringing strong gusts of winds which can bring down lines and poles
Inquiry date into major wind farm in Badenoch wilds is set
Inquiry date into major wind farm in Badenoch wilds is set
20 May 2020
Highland Council raised an objection to SIMEC's proposed development at Glenshero in the Monadhliath hills last October
Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure
Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure
03 March 2020
EFFORTS to boost electric vehicle use in the Highlands are in the works – and the council needs Strath residents' views to help with the moves.
Trading Standards officers warn over rogue home energy traders in the Highlands
Trading Standards officers warn over rogue home energy traders in the Highlands
02 July 2019
ROGUE traders are targetting homes in the Highlands, sparking warnings from council officials for the public to beware.
MOST READ
