Incentives

Politics

Government accused of putting solar jobs at risk

Public buildings respond to government calls to apply for renewable installation grants

clock 17 March 2009 • 2 min read

Incentives

Less rubbish than before: UK improves recycling rates

But new EU figures show the UK is still lagging behind continental neighbours

clock 16 March 2009 • 2 min read

Technology

Hot countries shunning energy efficiency revolution

Businesses operating in hot countries urged to save energy by insulating their buildings

clock 12 March 2009 • 2 min read

Energy

Wind energy just 15 years from grid cost parity

Study finds renewables could provide 40 per cent of global electricity by 2050

clock 11 March 2009 • 2 min read

Politics

Exclusive: Average household paying £30 a year in landfill tax

Local Government Association urging government to return £1.8bn of landfill tax revenue to councils so they can invest in recycling capacity

clock 10 March 2009 • 3 min read

Energy

Wind industry demands rise in subsidies to combat falling pound

BWEA warns value of sterling is increasing wind project development costs

clock 09 March 2009 • 2 min read

Energy

US pumps $84m funding into geothermal energy

Department of Energy announces up to $84m in funding for enhanced geothermal projects

clock 09 March 2009 • 2 min read

Incentives

Litter report calls for introduction of recycling incentives

Study claims deposit schemes in Europe and US have help cut litter levels 80 per cent

clock 09 March 2009 • 2 min read

Politics

Exclusive: Mayor Boris and Mandelson mull electric car incentive scheme

Mayor's Office downplays reports of London electric car hire scheme, but reveals Boris is talking to ministers about green car incentives for business fleets

clock 03 March 2009 • 2 min read

Legislation

Rival green building codes sign global alliance

BREEAM, LEED and Green Star ink deal to draw up unified approach for measuring buildings' environmental impacts

clock 03 March 2009 • 2 min read