Costs set to increase for homes and businesses generating own energy
Homes and businesses that generate their own electricity could end up paying extra charges under proposals set out by the energy watchdog to overhaul Britain’s energy network fees.
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Creation of more electricity pylons could ruin Moray landscape
The Scottish Government has been urged to monitor the amount of power lines surrounding a Moray substation amidst concerns it could have a devastating impact on the surrounding landscape.
Power company will explore putting cables underground
A power company has promised to explore putting cables underground after an Argyll village voiced its outrage at plans for nine new pylons running through it.
Campaigners say “no more pylons” for Highland village
A Highland village which is already the location of 29 electricity pylons has launched a campaign against plans to install a further 25 through the area.
VIDEO: The Canadian helicopter that is carrying nine tonne grid pylons in Moray
Moray residents are used to seeing aircraft of all shapes and sizes in the air above, usually during military training exercises at the region’s RAF base in Lossiemouth.
Moray MSP reaffirms pledge to block “web of pylons” blight
Moray's MSP has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the region does not become blighted by a "web of pylons".
North-east MSP brands pylon plan ‘vandalism’
SSE's preferred route for a giant 100-mile from Beauly to Kintore has been branded "environmental vandalism" by a local politician.
Fears Moray countryside will be destroyed by giant pylons
Fears have been raised that the Moray countryside could be destroyed by giant electricity pylons needed for a nearby windfarm.
Bennachie views endangered by “enormous” super pylons, say Garioch residents
The picturesque landscape around Bennachie could soon be jeopardised by a line of "enormous" new super pylons.
North pylon debate widens
Highland councillors will make their own observations on Tuesday about the next line of super pylons planned for the north, linking substations along the 100-mile route from Kintore in Aberdeenshire to Beauly where it links in to the Denny transmission line.