Council hopes new fleet of 70 rubbish trucks will cut emissions and save millions of pounds by doubling as winter gritters

Rental firm brings five electric vehicles into fleet and hints scheme could be expanded across UK

Solar industry questions ministerial assertion that sector will expand this year, after impact assessment predicts job cuts and market contraction

Climate Change Minister insists industry will expand this year, as solar firms vent fury over changes that could see tariff drop to 12.9p this year

1.5 MW OE Buoy becomes second device to reserve a place at marine power testing site

Minister sets out goal of 22GW of solar capacity by 2020, but fears remain that sector will face further deep cuts to incentives

Green groups call on Commission to redirect budget into environmental sectors, as ministers prepare for next Energy Council meeting in Brussels

Green Party calls on London Organising Committee to review purchasing policies, after Arkansas firm bags major ticketing contract

Consultancy will not publish full findings of report, after leaked press release criticising green energy costs sparked media storm

Final figures published today show overall greenhouse gas emissions increased 3.1 per cent between 2009 and 2010