Over the past few months, Copper Consultancy’s work across Scotland’s energy sector has been strategic, outcome‑focused and rooted in delivery. As the policy, planning and political landscape becomes more complex, we continue to support developers, networks and supply chain partners to manage risk, shape credible narratives and progress nationally significant infrastructure projects with confidence.
From major grid upgrades and pre‑application consultation to political foresight and senior‑level strategic engagement, our recent work reflects where the energy sector is – and where it needs to go next. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been delivering and what’s coming up.
All Energy: Strategic Hot Seat Sessions in Glasgow
Copper will be at All Energy in Glasgow, hosting a series of confidential 10‑minute strategic hot seat sessions for developers and supply chain leaders.
These focused 1‑to‑1 sessions are designed for organisations seeking clarity on risk, positioning and delivery in an increasingly complex energy environment. Each session acts as a rapid strategic temperature check – helping identify what matters most right now, where exposure sits, and what needs attention next.
Participants can choose one strategic focus:
- Where is your project most exposed right now?
- Are you genuinely differentiated – or interchangeable?
What you’ll gain
- Senior strategic insight, fast response
- Honest challenge
- Clear thinking you can act on immediately
📍 RSK Stand D40, All Energy, Glasgow
🗓 Limited slots available – advance booking required
📧 Book via: laura.sutherland@copperconsultancy.com
Scottish Parliament Elections 2026: Political Risk, Insight and What It Means for Energy Projects
With the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections approaching, Copper has produced an in‑depth election briefing to help clients understand what’s coming – and how it could affect their projects.
The briefing provides strategic foresight on political risk, policy direction and stakeholder dynamics, enabling clients to plan beyond short‑term uncertainty.
How Copper can support you
- Political intelligence and foresight, including scenario mapping and monitoring
- Evidence-Based Stakeholder Mapping and Routes to Influence
- Building Investable Narratives for Government and the Public
- Policy Influence Through Coalition-Building
- Shaping Policy Ask Packages That Match Fiscal Reality
- Local place‑based campaigning
- Crisis preparedness and reputation management
- Long‑term strategic communications to 2030 and 2045
📄 Read the election briefing here
📧 For a 1‑to‑1 discussion on how the elections may impact your project, email Laura Sutherland
2030 Collective Lunch: Communicating Growth in an Election Year
In April, we hosted the 2030 Collective lunch in Glasgow, bringing together senior communications professionals for impactful and nuanced conversations on communicating growth in an election year.
The 2030 Collective is a Copper‑hosted forum designed to support connection, collaboration and shared learning among senior communications leaders navigating complex change.
Our latest discussion highlighted the importance of trust, credibility and local relevance in energy communications – particularly as political scrutiny increases.
If you couldn’t join us on the day, read our key takeaways.
Scottish Renewables Communications Conference: Key Insights
In March, we attended the Scottish Renewables Communications Conference, engaging with fellow communications leaders on how communication can no longer be a support function. It is a strategic driver of trust, understanding and progress.
The conversations reinforced a clear message: successful energy infrastructure delivery in Scotland depends as much on how growth is communicated as the policy frameworks that support it.
We’ve captured our key takeaways in a dedicated insight piece.
Current Energy Projects Across Scotland: Supporting Consultation, Consents and Delivery
Copper continues to support a wide range of nationally important energy projects across Scotland, combining robust consultation, stakeholder engagement and strategic reporting.
Denny to Wishaw Network Upgrade
We have completed the final information events and are supporting the SP Energy Networks (SPEN) project team through application submission, including delivery of the final pre‑application consultation report.
WL2
We are finalising SPEN’s feedback report for the first round of pre‑application consultation and shaping the approach for the next consultation phase.
DWUP Clydesmill
Information events have been delivered, and we are supporting SPEN to integrate stakeholder feedback into the final substation layout design.
Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement
Following a successful judicial review outcome, we continue to support the project team with ongoing stakeholder engagement.
Kincardine North
Copper is supporting the project team through application submission with a final pre‑application consultation report.
Eastern Green Link 4
We are supporting the project through one of the final pre‑application stages and securing required newspaper notices.
Mossmorran
Preparations are underway for the project’s upcoming pre‑application consultation.
Waverley District Heat Network
Copper has supported Midlothian Council in the delivery of a programme of online and in‑person information events and is now finalising the feedback report to inform next steps.
Across all projects, our focus remains the same: de‑risking delivery, earning stakeholder confidence, and ensuring consultation withstands scrutiny.
To discuss how Copper can support your project with clarity and confidence, get in touch.