Taxation

Government says new fund will work with Green Investment Bank to support emerging technologies, but RenewableUK warns more money is needed

STA urges government to include solar in Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme

Climate Minister reveals government continuing to investigate how to improve support for energy efficient technology

Chancellor extends concessions to encourage low carbon company cars as part of green transport package

George Osborne pledges to axe "cumbersome" green tax system and replace with new environmental levy if it cannot be reformed by autumn

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Expected £740m CRC revenues could be replaced by increasing Climate Change Levy alongside introduction of carbon reporting

Business group urges ministers to simplify carbon taxation regime by scrapping unpopular CRC

Receipts from emissions trading and carbon floor price could be used to create jobs, lower emissions and reduce fuel poverty

Industry lobbying means nearly two thirds of emissions will be tax-exempt until 2020, under Treasury proposal