Renewables Target

Matthew Spencer and Nick Mabey argue the really critical long term policy signals for the green economy will not be found in the Chancellor's red box

New European Commission figures reveal that UK is among the lowest performing countries on the path to 2020

Wind industry argues that 30 per cent 2030 target would save countries billions in avoided fuel imports

The "net positive" movement heralds promising change for buildings, water and products - but it needs to move beyond the buzzword

Nuclear and renewables were the two largest sources of primary energy production last year, outperforming fossil fuels, EU figures show

Pioneer in sustainable business practices announces that Dutch facility is now producing carpet tiles using renewable power

Jonny Hazell of the Green Alliance reckons clean technology targets help, but they need to be backed up by co-ordinated policies

Munir Hassan and Louise Dalton of law firm CMS argue the watering down of the EU's renewables targets could have a major impact on the industry

By opting for an emission reduction target of 40 per cent Brussels can provide the foundations for the kind of deep emissions reductions that are needed

"A 40 per cent greenhouse gas target for Europe is a good start which the UK fought hard for, and will lead to massive investment in low carbon energy, including many more renewables"