Gas

Transparency NGO raises concerns over rise in EU lobbying against restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons

Republican candidate expected to unveil energy policy focused on increased drilling and exploration

Utility hopes Rio 2016 Olympic Games will use its new elephant grass biofuel for torch and cauldron, despite missing 2012 deadline

New report from green investor group argues world’s largest oil and gas firms are failing to adequately disclose material risks relating to offshore drilling

Organisers failed to use biogas to fuel Olympic flame, but efficient design meant giant steel cauldron weighed just 16 tonnes

Green energy specialist also announces it now has 40,000 generating customers across UK

DECC figures show renewable electricity generation grew by a record 33 per cent last year

Businesses welcome ROC banding review 'based on hard economic evidence' but warn of further uncertainty for onshore wind

Chancellor's plans to make the UK a 'gas hub' and limit support for low carbon generation revealed in letter seen by BusinessGreen

Strongly worded report concludes Treasury interference means Energy Bill will increase costs for consumers, hamper competition, and deter low-carbon investment