Policy

Fergus Ewing tells Energy and Climate Committee UK has moral obligation to pay £30bn bill for decommissioning Scottish oil rigs, as government steps up marine energy help for Japan

Major new report argues urgent reform to US clean energy policy required to end cycle of boom and bust

Homeowners in Conservative-run Uttlesford must enact basic energy-efficiency measures if they want to build extensions – the same idea David Cameron just scrapped

Annual industry report shows nearly half the market already meets 2015 European legislative target of 130g/km CO2

New Energy and Climate Change Committee report warns UK emissions from imported goods are rising faster than government is cutting CO2 at home

GDF boss warns current policy framework is 'not enough' to drive nuclear investment

DCLG maintains no decision has been taken on 'consequential improvement' rules, despite reports Prime Minister wants them scrapped

Brussels launches new 'energising development' initiative as US and India move forward with joint clean tech research programme

Ministers will reject moves that require homeowners to make their properties energy efficient before building extensions

Expert enquiry agrees Cuadrilla shale gas drilling caused minor tremors and advises how to reduce risk for further work