Scottish Government FOI releases

Michael Matheson meeting with Ocean Winds: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Net Zero Secretary Michael Matheson for his meeting / video conference with Ocean Wind on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://w...

Meetings with Ofgem about TNUoS reforms: EIR release

Any notes/minutes of meetings with Ofgem on the subject of TNUoS reforms, attended by representatives of the Scottish Government, from 1st November 2021 to date.

Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register data policy advice: EIR release

A copy of any advice or other correspondence that the Scottish Government holds, from or with the Information Commissioner's Office, that relates to whether data made publicly available from the Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register is personal data, particularly from 2018 or later.

Correspondence sent/received by Head of Offshore Renewable Policy: EIR release

Please provide all email correspondence sent or received by the Scottish Government’s Head of Offshore Renewable Policy, 1st October 2020 - date, relating to the question of Scotland’s share of Europe’s wind energy potential. In any email correspondence you provide in response to this request where names are redacted,...

FM offshore wind business breakfast: FOI release

On 4th November 2021, Nicola Sturgeon tweeted this: Good to speak at the Offshore Wind business breakfast on energy day at #COP26 - I set out Scotland’s ambitions to increase offshore capacity, provide greater certainty to investors and strengthen the supply chain opportunities as part of our just transition https://...

Communications with Scottish Water regarding sewage spills: EIR release

Communications between government officials regarding Scottish Water between 1st January 2023 and 7th September 2023. Communications between government officials regarding sewage spills between 1st January 2023 and 7th September 2023. You have clarified that the communications between government officials regarding Sc...

Evidence Neil Gray (MSP) gave to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: EIR release

On 9th May 2023, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Neil Gray, gave evidence to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee at Holyrood. Please provide all briefing materials prepared for Neil Gray for this meeting.

Warmer Homes Scheme: EIR release

To request the information of, in the Scottish Government’s Warmworks/Warmer Homes Scheme, out of those who apply for the grant: a) How many get turned down out of those who apply? b) What are the most common reasons for turning an application down? c) What support is given to those who are turned down? Looking for t...

COP26 expenses: FOI release

The full expense reports of Scottish Government delegates attending COP26 in Glasgow.

Home insulation in social housing: FOI release

The amount invested by the Scottish Government on home insulation in social housing from 2012-2022.

Offshore decommissioning regime: EIR release

The Scottish Government response to the consultation Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): offshore decommissioning regime for CO2 transport and storage, published by Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy on 2 August 2021.

Services engaged or payments made to listed energy organisations: FOI release

Please advise whether the Scottish Government or affiliated bodies have engaged the services of or made payments to the following organisations. Where this has occurred please provide electronic copies of associated documentation. - BELLADRUM WIND LIMITED (SC491255) - ENERGY UNLIMITED LLP (SO304583) - REN231 LLP (SO304...

Stornoway Wind Farm extension of time for implementation: EIR release

In relation to the extension of time for implementation of the Stornoway Wind Farm granted in May 2020. Please would you be able to direct me to the link for the application on the ECU website or send me: The full consultee comments associated with the extension of time for implementation request dated 17th February 2...

Correspondence regarding screening opinions for grid services: EIR release

You asked if Section 36 screening requests and opinions are available to the public to view, and for copies of screening opinions for grid services facilities at Blackhillock (Moray) and Kincardine (Fife).

INEOS correspondence with First Minister: FOI release

Wind farm project health and safety incidents reported to ministers: EIR release

Reference numbers allocated to Necessary Wayleave Applications: FOI release

All the reference numbers allocated by Scottish Ministers or their agents to Necessary Wayleave Applications made to them since 1 January 2010.

Business, Innovation and Energy Minister meeting with EDF: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with Vincent De Rivaz of EDF in relation to the meeting on Energy held on 22nd March 2017.

Issue of the Inquiry Report: EIR release

I should be obliged to see your recommendations to Ministers, issued to them following the issue of the Inquiry Report, and of course prior to the issue of consent. I look forward to your reply in due course.