ScotGovEnergy

Official channel for updates on Energy from the Scottish Government.

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

Meet the new Scottish Cabinet ⬇️

ℹ️ Those joining the Cabinet will be formally appointed by the First Minister on the agreement of @ScotParl and approval by His Majesty The King.

Find out more at https://t.co/uoKjTCQnIQ

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

First Minister @HumzaYousaf has welcomed @ScotGov's Investor Panel recommendations on attracting net zero infrastructure investment.

He said @ScotGov is focused on delivering a just transition to net zero and attracting investment to create new jobs.

➡️ https://t.co/hJdoIYaAqL

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we will remember them.

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

We’re now in the pre-election period. Our social media activity is restricted until after the @ScotParl election on 6 May.

We will continue to post coronavirus public health information.

Read more information ➡ https://t.co/ilkKVjmWs9

[Net Zero Scotland @ScotGovNetZero]

Global Underwater Hub set to receive £6.5 million from the Scottish Government’s £62m Energy Transition Fund.

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

.@scotgov, @ofgem, @ng_eso and Scotland’s energy network owners have come together to agree a set of principles for the development of Scotland’s energy networks.

View the principles here ➡️ https://t.co/MKq2XyHsOa

[Scottish Renewables @ScotRenew]

Nicola Sturgeon MSP, First Minister of Scotland, addresses #SRAC21: "At @COP26 we want to show that Scotland can help lead the world into the #netzero age. Renewable energy is absolutely fundamental to that." @ScotGovFM @ScotGovEnergy @NicolaSturgeon

[Dogger Bank Wind Farm @DoggerBankWind]

We've selected #Aberdeen based North Star Renewables to provide 3 high-tech Service Operations Vessels for our wind farm.
It's their first renewables contract, and represents a transformational step forward in the company's energy transition ambitions.
https://t.co/qiOWSsgrGh

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

Scotland’s Energy Minister @PaulWheelhouse:

“I am delighted to publish our Energy Strategy Position Statement, which aims to provide our stakeholders with a clear overview of our policies in relation to energy as we look forward to a successful COP26 in November 2021.”

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

Today we’ve published our Energy Strategy Position Statement, setting out our key energy priorities as we aim to achieve a just transition to net-zero.

View the Statement here ➡️ https://t.co/McXVhclyxs

[The Press and Journal @pressjournal]

Leading utilities firm and whisky distilleries to develop ‘world-leading’ green hydrogen hub on Cromarty Firth https://t.co/QiAM4f90C4

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

£4.5 million has been awarded to @AberdeenCC for the introduction of 10 new hydrogen buses.

The money comes from the £62 million Energy Transition Fund, set up to help ensure a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic

➡️ https://t.co/PK9FakjsNS

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

Last month we launched a consultation on our Heat in Buildings Strategy.

7 virtual workshops, starting on Monday 8 March, are being held to help shape the Strategy.

Find out more, sign up to a workshop or take part in the consultation here ⤵️
https://t.co/CEvv86VU8W

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

Scotland’s Energy Minister @PaulWheelhouse:

“Heat networks have huge potential to reduce emissions in our homes and buildings by providing more efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions."

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

Legislation which will help cut emissions, reduce fuel poverty and create green jobs by accelerating the deployment of heat networks has been passed unanimously by @ScotParl today.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/1ejnPVetsM

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

Scotland is the first country in the UK to legislate to support the growth of heat networks, through which clusters of homes and businesses get heating from a central source rather than individual fossil fuel boilers - making it safer for customers and more efficient.

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

“Hydrogen will play an important role in our transition to net zero, directly complementing renewable generation and providing new ways and opportunities to use, transport, integrate and store that energy.”

Read @PaulWheelhouse's full statement ➡️ https://t.co/sBDvSD5Ncl

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

Scotland’s Energy Minister @PaulWheelhouse is delivering a statement to @ScotParl today, outlining @scotgov’s ambitions for the role hydrogen will have in decarbonising our energy systems and economy.

[ScotGovEnergy @ScotGovEnergy]

.@PaulWheelhouse has announced two new hydrogen projects.

@ScottishPower and @Global_Energy_ will work together to identify how hydrogen could be generated at Port of Nigg.

Another collaborative project will examine Marine Vessel Hydrogen Transportation and Storage.