Subsidies

Reports raise fears UK is losing out to European neighbours more willing to bend rules on state aid to attract low-carbon firms

Plans to develop world's first "Hydrogen Economy" bolstered by generous new incentives

Tories accuse government of investing 20 times more in UK coal mines than in marine energy sector

But uncertainty remains over how $22bn project costs will be covered

Buyers, manufacturers and battery-charging station operators all set to benefit from scheme

Grid operators required to buy excess electricity at rates on a par with coal-fired plants

Debate over merits of corn-based ethanol heats up as campaigners remain divided on whether Obama should scrap generous subsidies

Report claims slashing malfunctioning energy subsidies worldwide would cut carbon emissions and boost economy

European Commission reportedly set to support anti-dumping complaints against subsidised US biofuel