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Energy and Climate Change Secretary will write to planning authorities to make clear there is a 'national need' for shale gas exploration

BREAKING: Treasury confirms end to carbon offsetting and energy efficiency escalator schemes in red tape cutting drive

BREAKING: Planning committee rejects Roseacre Wood application over traffic increase fears

Industry extremely concerned that none of the new Contracts for Difference will be available to onshore wind following ROCs ban

Industry says local councils having say over wind farm developments but not other energy sources creates uneven playing field

Research suggests a new runway would mean severely curtailed growth outside the South East if UK is to meet binding emissions targets

Council officers recommend Preston New Road be approved, but argue second site at Roseacre Wood should be blocked

BREAKING: £1bn marine energy scheme secures planning permission from secretary of state for energy and climate change

Renewable energy industry says wind farm policy contradicts promise to tackle climate change cost effectively

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