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Overview of the Heat in Buildings Bill Proposals

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Overview of the Heat in Buildings Bill Proposals  

On the 28th November 2023, the long-awaited consultation on a prospective Heat in Buildings Bill was published by the Scottish Government.  This...

Guest blog: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of ECO 4 Funding for Landlords and Tenants

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With the move to net zero gathering momentum and the upcoming requirements for improved energy ratings on let properties to be at level C or better by 2028, now could be the time to evaluate if ECO 4 funding could be an option for you. 

Protect yourself from Deceptive Energy Brokers

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As we approach April, a pivotal time for energy contract renewals, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices for your business.

At SLE Energy Services, we...

Open Letter to Minister for Housing on impacts of COVID-19 on rural housing

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Scottish Land & Estates has written to Kevin Stewart, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, to express concerns regarding the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on landlords ability to...

Affordable homes landlords should have access to funds to help with energy efficiency

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Private Landlords who commit to providing affordable housing should be given the same financial support as housing associations to improve the energy efficiency of their properties says Scottish Land...

Promoting sustainable energy and enabling affordable warmth for all

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ALIenergy is a regional energy agency and interface between communities, national organisations, government and European partners for Argyll and Bute. Working across the whole region, ALIenergy has...

Energy and the BioEconomy Model

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Energy and the BioEconomy (ENBIO) involves the pioneering integration of renewable electricity generation with large scale microalgal bioproduction to create a new bioindustry providing multiple...

Big or small, let's celebrate rural Scotland

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Do you know a farm, rural business or estate who are doing things a little different, taking a new approach and helping their local community thrive? 

Has a local estate, farm or rural business near...

Business Rates for small-scale hydro – An update on the legal challenge

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For the last five years, Alba Energy has been in a protracted dispute with the Tayside Assessor, in order to challenge the Rateable Values (RVs) ascribed to small hydro sites in Scotland. Alba and the...

Land managers share discussion and expertise on Scottish rural policy issues

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Policy issues key to the prosperity and development of business in rural Scotland have been discussed at an event for land managers organised by Scottish Land & Estates.
 
Jointly sponsored by Savills...

Environment and Renewables at Alvie Estate

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Alvie Estate have made it their mission to become more self-sufficient in electricity and heat. The cost to heat Alvie House in 2005 was around £20,000 per annum, and on the rise, as well as using a...

Green Energy at Stracathro Estates

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Stracathro Estates have embraced renewable energy, and income from the various schemes now contributes significantly to the turnover. They are conscious that the carbon footprint of intensive farming...