Gunther Oettinger

But environmental groups argue decision violates Aarhus Convention guaranteeing them the right to participate in green decision-making

New directive would compel energy companies to fit efficiency measures worth 1.5 per cent of sales each year

Breach of vessel containing fuel rods increases likelihood that rods have been exposed and radioactive water has leaked

European Union energy commissioner says all member states must produce smart meter targets by 2012

Energy audits and building refurbishment targets designed to cut energy use 20 per cent by 2020

Commissioner says 80 per cent cuts by 2050 are feasible, but only if faster progress is delivered this decade

BusinessGreen cast an eye over the key points from the Commission's new Energy Efficiency Plan