Energy industry

SEPA helps businesses in the energy industry comply with environmental legislation by providing best practice guidance and advice.

The energy industry may be vital to modern life, but it can also impact on the environment in a number of ways.

SEPA can offer guidance on a range of issues including:

managing impacts on the water environment from wind turbine construction
monitoring and administering the European Emissions Trading Scheme
licensing hydro schemes
controlling emissions from power stations
regulating the keeping, use of, accumulation and disposal of radioactive wastes.

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