Incentives

New subsidies aim to drive demand for over 70 fuel-efficient models

But only if the government quickly clarifies its renewable energy policy

US intervenes to secure tougher commitment to phasing out "inefficient" fossil fuel subsidies

Reports claim the Carbon Trust and Technology Strategy Board will be axed as government seeks to raise £2bn to fund its new Green Investment Bank

Crucial wind, marine and carbon capture and storage projects rely on Regional Development Agency support

But draft communiqué also suggests plan to phase out fossil fuel subsidies will be watered down

Chris Huhne reveals the government is considering offering its proposed energy efficiency loan scheme to non-domestic properties

The speech may have been lacking in green substance, but the full budget report still contained a handful of important low carbon commitments

Climate change and green economy barely mentioned as chancellor delays reform to aviation tax and skates over plans for green bank

BusinessGreen.com runs down Osborne's green announcements as they happen