Incentives

Ratings to be simplified to better promote understanding of star rating system

Huge increase in tax breaks proposed for manufacturers in the wind, geothermal and solar sectors in the US as part of wider job creation programme

Environmental Audit Committee report argues one in three firms operating in low carbon industries are already facing skills shortages

High Street names reportedly lined up to provide green home makeovers from " day one" of a Conservative government

Grants of up to £500,000 available for businesses installing biomass energy systems

As Google debuts new deforestation tracking tool, president's backing for REDD plan increases chances of forest protection deal

Increased support for CCS and offshore wind through the Pre-Budget Report followed by award of £262m in EU funding

Supermarket giant announces plans to purchase 50 more electric vans

The great and the good of the green business community offer their take on the contents of Darling's red box

BusinessGreen.com pulls out the most significant green business announcements from today's Pre Budget Report