Policy

Minister sets out goal of 22GW of solar capacity by 2020, but fears remain that sector will face further deep cuts to incentives

Key committee approves carbon trading legislation, clearing way for parliamentary vote

Remit of new Energy Efficiency Deployment Office to include transport and industry as well as buildings

Green groups call on Commission to redirect budget into environmental sectors, as ministers prepare for next Energy Council meeting in Brussels

Energy and Climate Change Secretary to reveal details of new Energy Efficiency Deployment Office

The present Chancellor believes that the green agenda is bad for business, bad for jobs and bad for growth

Consultancy will not publish full findings of report, after leaked press release criticising green energy costs sparked media storm

Shadow energy secretary Caroline Flint says chancellor George Osborne believes 'environmental policies are a luxury that can only ever be afforded when times are good'

Final figures published today show overall greenhouse gas emissions increased 3.1 per cent between 2009 and 2010

The Energy and Climate Change Secretary has a full in-tray that needs tackling immediately