Policy

Energy audits and building refurbishment targets designed to cut energy use 20 per cent by 2020

Commissioner says 80 per cent cuts by 2050 are feasible, but only if faster progress is delivered this decade

BusinessGreen cast an eye over the key points from the Commission's new Energy Efficiency Plan

Solar industry irate over latest round of feed-in tariff confusion

Coalition promises to confirm way forward for mandatory carbon reporting decision in coming weeks

Fears of petrol shortages as consumers reject biofuels in favour of standard petrol

But poll reveals considerable public opposition to carbon trading proposals

Over 212 million credits will be divided between aircraft operators when the sector enters EU emissions trading scheme in 2012

Prime minister sets new deadlines for delivering Green Investment Bank and setting carbon floor price, as reports emerge of new 25 per cent carbon target

Funding apprenticeships and reducing installer registration fees among measures designed to promote green building skills