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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 53 MIN

Our Energy, Our future, Our Power

from Scottish Independence Podcasts · host YesCowal Podcasts

🔌 Who Should Own Scotland's Renewable Energy? | Our Power Campaign Scotland's renewable energy boom is generating billions—but who's actually benefiting? In this episode, Fiona and Marlene chat with Rowan Aitchison from the brand-new campaign group Our Power, a coalition pushing to shift the unequal ownership of Scotland's renewable resources from private corporations to public hands. If you believe Scotland's natural resources should benefit Scots, not just shareholders, this conversation is for you. From wind farms to community energy, discover what a publicly-owned renewable future could look like. key themes: 00:01:41  Introducing Our Power 00:04:49  What is within Holyrood's power? 00:09:47  Shared community ownership models 00:16:45  Who benefits? 00:21:20  Where do we start? 00:24:58  Making the economic argument 00:32:57  Land ownership patterns and inequality 00:37:09  Campaign activities planned 00:50:17  How to get involved Ready to shift the balance? Find out more about Our Power, how to support their campaign and where to sign the petition from the website here https://www.ourpower.scot/ #ourpowerscotland #renewableenergy #independencematters The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Get in touch: Email:  [email protected]  Bluesky: @scottishindypod Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?   https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political.  Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.  

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