Subsidies

Government agrees to extend rates until end of August, but still looks likely to implement sharp cuts

New report warns coal and gas support worth $312bn could make 2050 climate targets an impossibility

Stakeholders in project to install solar panels on government estates told project has been cancelled after proposed cuts to incentives

Chancellor snips 1p off fuel duty, taxes private jets, and vows to fight for international laws preventing per plane tax

Support for anaerobic digestion and older generators stepped up as part of changes to Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation

Janez Potočnik says EU farming subsidies must drive greener practices for policy to remain legitimate

Long-awaited scheme to encourage uptake of renewable heat technologies could save 44 million tonnes of carbon

Who said what in the world of green business this week

Shadow Energy Minister Huw Irranca-Davies says the government must step up its ambitions for green jobs, growth and the environment

Yorkshire power station burnt record amount of biomass in 2010, but warns lack of support prevented it expanding renewables output