Investment

Climate bill defeated in 41-33 vote, as government insists it will put the bill before the Senate for a third time on Friday

Despite on-going controversy over the initial wave of eco-town plans, nine authorities have applied for funding to help develop further green town proposals

German solar start-up Heliatek rakes in €18m in fresh funding, targets manufacturing facility

Company begins feasibility study for 100MW tidal-energy plant in Gulfs of Kutch and Khambhat

Interest-free loans of up to £500,000 now available following increased demand for high-value loans

Uncertainty over Copenhagen leads to slow trading week

Early election on the cards after new opposition leader vows to block cap-and-trade bill

Researchers at Bristol University want to harness power of vibration to provide free energy

More than €334m loaned through China-EU scheme since 2007, reducing emission by 1.57 million tons annually

Move comes as Renault-Nissan alliance looks to target market