Central Scotland YPN
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We are a growing Young Professionals Network spanning the central belt in Scotland. Our goal is to connect young professionals with their peers and generate networking opportunities that will help them lead the sector towards a just transition.
The young professionals of today will be the leaders of our industry. Without building or being a part of a strong network, the opportunity to share knowledge, experience and best practice will be missed.
Isaac Whitelaw
Chair, EI Central Scotland YPN
Upcoming events and EI resources
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Long-duration energy storage could be worth €200mn/GW in annual variable system costs, finds report
23/6/2026
The business case for long-duration energy storage (LDES) is strengthening as renewable generation expands across Europe. New analysis suggests it could deliver annual system savings of up to €250mn per gigawatt of capacity, as growing volumes of renewable generation increase demand for system flexibility.
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UK energy transition supports 1.1 million jobs and contributes £105bn
9/6/2026
Industries supporting the UK economy’s decarbonisation now support 1.1 million jobs and generate £105bn of economic value each year, according to new analysis commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).
NEW ENERGY WORLD
Edinburgh College achieves full decarbonisation of Midlothian Campus
8/4/2026
Edinburgh College is the first in Scotland to fully decarbonise a campus, swapping fossil fuel heating at its Midlothian Campus near Dalkeith for a renewable system through a major energy upgrade. In related news, a new-build neighbourhood in Wales plans to be net zero and additional energy efficiency testing methods for retrofits are recommended.
NEW ENERGY WORLD
Past events highlights
Take a look back at some of our recent community and EI-wide events in Central Scotland YPN.
The Power of Engineering, hosted by Engineer a Career – November 2025
The Social Hub, Glasgow
Hosted by Engineer a Career, the event brought together students, engineers and industry professionals to share experiences, ideas and opportunities within the sector.
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Professional membership presentation and networking drinks – October 2025
Arup Offices, George Street, Edinburgh
The presentation provided an overview of the membership grades available through the Energy Institute (EI) and offered guidance on the application process for professional titles, including MEI, CEng, IEng, CEnv and Chartered Energy Manager. Attendees also gained insight into the documentation required for assessment.
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The Power of Engineering, hosted by Engineer a Career – November 2025
The Social Hub, Glasgow
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Professional membership presentation and networking drinks – October 2025
Arup Offices, George Street, Edinburgh
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Committee contacts
Interested in joining the Central Scotland YPN Committee?
We’re always looking for passionate members to help shape the future of your community. Whether you’d like to support activities or take a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.
Email us at [email protected] or send a message to our LinkedIn account to apply.