Policy

Industry warns failure to link Green Deal to renewable energy incentives will hamper take up of energy efficiency scheme

Ministers also expected to confirm start date for Renewable Heat Incentive

Alan Whitehead MP investigates the government's definition of what constitutes a green tax

Chair of Energy and Climate Committee says the tax could be used to encourage compliance with EU efforts to cut aviation emissions

Rebellion fails to materialise as government defeats opposition motion by 72 votes

Industry wants government to offer clearer guidance on extent businesses can participate in Green Deal scheme

New report urges government to protect 2 billion tonnes of carbon of stored in its peatlands

Climate Minister defends estimates suggesting urgent cuts to feed-in tariff incentives are needed to stop soaring energy bills

Energy efficiency programme to cut carbon and boost jobs, says Energy Secretary

DECC predicts domestic energy bills will be held down, but corporate energy costs will soar in coming years