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Davey: Scottish independence threatens green energy boom

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Scotland accounts for £13bn of £30bn invested in UK renewable energy since 2010, but nation is too small to maintain support levels alone

22 May 2013

The top five fuel-saving strategies to put a brake on costs

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BusinessGreen Plus' fuel-saving guide offers practical advice on cutting the spiralling cost of running cars, vans and trucks

08 May 2013

Greens slam EU cleaner van plans

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MEPs approve plan to limit light commercial vehicle emissions to 147 grams per kilometre, but reject longer term target

08 May 2013

Policy briefing: Will the government's new energy efficiency incentives be left underpowered?

Coalition of businesses and NGOs call on Energy Secretary to ensure Energy Bill offers incentives for energy efficiency projects

03 May 2013

Case Study: Ricoh offers blueprint for greener company car fleets

Printer giant reveals how an ambitious new fleet programme and pioneering penalty scheme promises to slash emissions 20 per cent

01 May 2013

Greenredeem acquires Recyclebank to create recycling superbrand

Two companies plan to launch new scheme that rewards consumers who recycle both at home and when out and about

25 Apr 2013

Exclusive: Minister confirms plan to increase support for renewable heat technologies

Greg Barker says Renewable Heat Incentive scheme back on track after latest delays

22 Apr 2013

Solar trade war opens new front as India questions US subsidies

India hits back at US complaint with questions of its own about host of state-level green energy schemes

18 Apr 2013

Updated: Government promises Climate Levy tax breaks for energy efficient firms

New set of industry-specific energy efficiency targets set, offering businesses a 90 per cent cut in Climate Change Levy if they achieve efficiency goals

02 Apr 2013

How to develop a green flexible working strategy: part one

Allowing employees to work from home and on the move can deliver significant environmental savings for your business. BusinessGreen Plus investigates

27 Mar 2013

Blue Chips back Charter for Energy Efficient White Goods

British Gas, B&Q, Bosch and Siemens endorse new report warning consumers are being misled by poor energy labelling

14 Mar 2013

Could the Green Deal work for you?

01 Mar 2013

The Green Deal is a good deal, but it could have been a great deal

The Green Deal has the potential to save people money and slash carbon emissions, it is just a shame the chance has been missed to turn it into an even better deal

28 Jan 2013

Breaking: Green Deal Finance Company confirms 6.96 per cent interest rate

Company hails “competitively priced” Green Deal finance, but Labour slams “sky high interest rates”

25 Jan 2013

Exclusive: Carbon Trust selected to run green tech tax break list

£1m government contract will see company manage the list of energy efficient technologies that qualify for Enhanced Capital Allowances

24 Jan 2013

Climate Minister: 'Solar is coming of age'

Greg Barker urges industry to beef up marketing efforts to get the message out that 'solar is a great deal'

17 Jan 2013

Green Deal early adopters in line for over £1,000 cashback

Government confirms no cap to be placed on incentive payments for first wave of households taking up Green Deal packages

14 Jan 2013

Government promises Green Deal boost for solid wall insulation

Clarification on planning rules for solid wall insulation paves way for Green Deal launch

10 Jan 2013

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