planning

Sustainable Energy Association and Association for the Conservation of Energy write to MPs over fears that local authority powers will be ditched

Local authorities could be forced to ditch their energy saving targets under plans being pushed through Parliament

RenewableUK warns decision to extend recovery powers is a "costly mistake", as new report warns Tory wind farm cap would push up costs of decarbonisation

Findings contrast with earlier study – and will fan homeowners' demands for compensation when wind farms are approved

Parliament agrees to review consent decision after rival port developer unveiled conflicting plans

Merton Rule allowing councils to set green energy targets for new buildings preserved, but similar powers for energy efficiency dropped

Around 50 organisations sign open letter urging Communities Secretary not to remove council power to set clean energy standards for new homes

Value of services provided by nature is "ignored" and must come into national decision-making, government-backed body warns

Company submits plans for 23.5MW, 11 turbine installation expected to produce enough power for 13,500 homes

Shale gas operations not subject to local scrutiny like wind farms, company says