DESNZ

Over £7m funding awarded to range of projects working to accelerate clean energy development

Government announces £30m boost for Boiler Upgrade Scheme, as it confirms plans to tweak heat pump planning rules, update Clean Heat Mechanism, and introduce higher efficiency standards for rented homes

Labour announces plan to formalise ban on new coal mines, following court ruling against controversial plans for new mine in Cumbria

DESNZ figures for September reveal another bumper month for applications to grant scheme, as Autumn Budget confirms plans to increase funding for scheme

Low carbon heat projects in Leeds, Plymouth, Bristol, Stockport, Sheffield and London to receive a share of £5.8m support

UK, Scottish and Welsh Energy Ministers task new National Energy System Operator with producing first ever spatial plan for energy

Older wind farms approaching their end of life will be able to bid for contracts to enable 'repowering' projects to extend their lifespan, government confirms

Government says extension of scheme will provide support worth £310m to help energy intensive firms slash carbon emissions and energy use

Rooftop solar rollout at UK national library to cut carbon emissions by 55 tonnes a year

Trade bodies urge government to rule out regional pricing proposals, arguing they could undermine clean energy investment, but supporters of reforms accuse industry groups of 'corporatist lobbying'