Energy

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has launched a series of new courses to help local businesses in the Highlands and Islands meet Net Zero and other environmental standards.

A project that aims to capture, transport and safely store CO2 emissions from across Scotland will be granted £2 million from the Scottish Government.

The new funding will be used to explore how a pipeline could transport Carbon Dioxide from Scotland’s central belt to the North East.

Renewable Energy for Community Groups

Join a workshop led by Community Energy Scotland (CES). This workshop is aimed at community groups and organisations based or operating in Glasgow.

Introduction to the community heat development programme

The programme supports communities and groups of householders to work together to develop their proposals to heat houses and other buildings in their communities in a more environmentally friendly way. This fund will be closed to new applications on 31 August 2024, or when funding is fully allocated, whichever is sooner, so join us if you would like to hear more about the programme.

There is still time for community groups to apply for funding to improve energy efficency in village halls, community hubs and other community buildings. 

On 1 May 2024, the SCVO hosted a conference aimed at those running village and community halls across Scotland. Scottish Rural Network, along with a other stakeholders, funded and support the event with delegates joined us both online and in-person at Birnam Arts to connect, share ideas, and inspire each other.

Village halls are often the heart of a community. They are places for people to gather, learn, access services and have fun. Making sure they are well run and maintained is an important but not always easy role, often fulfilled by committed volunteers and workers.

Solar Architecture and Occupant Health - Experiences from research and practice

In this Webinar, Prof Gokay Deveci will share his works in solar architecture and Passive House, their performance in relation to occupant health, an area not commonly reported in solar-integrated and energy efficient buildings.

A fund to help community groups across Scotland set up renewable energy generation projects has opened for applications.

The £1.5 million Community Energy Generation Growth Fund will support local communities installing wind turbines and solar panels or developing other types of renewable energy generation, such as hydro, to meet local needs. 

Tourism & Renewables Conference

What role does the Highlands have to play on the path to green energy? How will these efforts impact tourism in the region? What opportunities will there be for the local communities and destinations? How can brand Highlands, with a bold vision, bind the two sectors for the greater good of the Highlands - economically socially and environmentally?

The Scottish Government is stepping up action to tackle climate change with a suite of new policies on transport, including increasing the number of electric vehicle chargers, and land use.

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