European Commission

Renewable energy industry insiders criticise EU state aid approval for UK plant, saying the deal could finance 7GW of wind energy capacity

European Commission backs UK government's bid to finance EDF's project in Somerset, confirming total cost of £34bn

EXCLUSIVE: NGO warns 'under the radar' change to EU rules designed to boost competition in the clean energy market could have the opposite effect

Campaign groups blame industry lobbying as Commission proposes less taxing regime for carbon-intense fuel

EXCLUSIVE: Chief executive of Miele tells Prime Minister that the Ecodesign Directive provides a welcome boost to innovation

Alternative fuel directive aims to build critical mass of electric vehicle charging points in bid to boost investor confidence in emerging sector

Four British men were last week jailed for their part in a multi-million euro carbon allowance crime ring, but do the same security risks remain?

Miguel Arias Cañete told by lawmakers that he must give up his shares in two oil companies if his nomination is to be approved

Alenka Bratušek becomes new Vice President for Energy Union, as Miguel Arias Cañete takes Climate Action and Energy brief

Burning Europe’s lignite reserves would wipe out carbon budget from 2020 until the end of the century, says Greenpeace