Legislation

Proposed buffer zone around new wind farms threatens to stifle expansion

Managing director of British Gas Business urges government to develop a carbon cutting incentive for small and medium sized firms

DECC confirms it has completed final design for domestic efficiency scheme, as DfT misses sustainable rail deadline

Report urges policy makers to revive sectoral approach to tackling emissions

Proposal to stay on British Summer Time year round approved by MPs

Memorandum of understanding promises timetable for offshore wind grid deployment

Plans to make evenings lighter have support from road safety, environmental, tourism and sports groups

Green group warns failure to adopt Renewable Energy Directive measures before Sunday's cut-off date will render key low-carbon schemes illegal

Freedom of Information request reveals average fine dished out by the Environment Agency last year reached just £6,571

Committee recommends government imposes emissions performance standard, but warns it will have to tread carefully