Green Deal

DECC confirms it has completed final design for domestic efficiency scheme, as DfT misses sustainable rail deadline

Report says shift towards low carbon building requires biggest revamp since Victorian times

Government business plans set out timetable for green policy roll out, including commitment that bank will begin lending in September 2012

Trewin Restorick warns that the government will have to tackle numerous challenges if it is to turn its Green Deal into a success

Government tweaks flagship scheme so landlords cannot refuse "reasonable requests" for energy efficiency improvements, but commercial properties still in limbo

Tesco, B&Q and M&S among companies that could sell loft insulation and home energy improvements as part of the coalition's flagship energy efficiency programme

Huhne hints that coalition may use opt-out approach to encourage high levels of take up for Green Deal scheme

Energy and Climate Change Secretary outlines Green Deal to insulate homes along with promised improvement in volume of renewable energy

"We won't try and dazzle you with green gimmicks"