New EPA rules will require around 10,000 heavy polluters to report on their 2010 greenhouse gas emissions
State think-tanks suggest government impose carbon tax scheme by 2013
Move comes as German lobby group mulls legal action to tackle alleged dumping of subsidised solar panels in European market
Government cuts duty by 50 per cent on components used in solar, wind and geothermal power plants
Report argues trustees are guilty of ignoring the benefits associated with ethical investment
Workshops to help businesses and land owners install renewable energy technologies
IT and energy giants launch new products and services designed to accelerate the roll out of smart grid technologies
Proceeds from $151m Asian Development Bank loan to help bring renewable energy to remote regions
Upgraded online system to make it easier for firms to report on carbon emissions in line with international standards