"The continued use of gas is perfectly consistent with our carbon budgets over the next couple of decades"
Energy and Climate Change Secretary argues 'significant' shale gas production would force steeper carbon cuts on other sectors
The Lib Dems are about to face one of the biggest tests of their time in government in the upcoming battle over carbon budgets. Losing is not an option
New CBI report calls for Energy Efficiency Deployment Office to live up to its name
DECC confirms plans to extend policies to protect consumers in remote locations from higher electricity charges
In an exclusive interview, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary explains how Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan will drive economic growth and hold down energy bills
EXCLUSIVE: Delivery Plan to show that wide-ranging reforms will reduce cost of decarbonisation by £5bn
EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of State categorically rejects modelling suggesting average energy bills will rise £240 by 2020
Energy giant rejects reports of a plot to lobby government to extend life of coal-fired power plants
UK Energy Secretary joins 11 other environment ministers and major businesses in calling for backloading proposals to be approved