Scottish & Southern Energy has announced the plugging of the dam at the GBP150 million Glendoe hydro electric project. The 100MW project is reported to be Scotland's first conventional large scale hydro electric power station in 50 years.

By ALISON CHIESA THE UK's second largest domestic energy supplier yesterday warned it was becoming "more difficult by the day" to resist hitting customers with price hikes.

THE UK's second biggest domestic energy supplier today warned it was becoming "more difficult by the day" to resist hitting customers with price rises.

The owner of Ferrybridge Power Station in West Yorkshire is one of two companies facing an investigation after the energy regulator promised to look at a complaint alleging abuse of a dominant market position.

Scottish Hydro Electric has begun installing Scotland's first smart meters in customers' homes, as part of its partnership with the community of Alyth.