USA

California and Nevada lead the way with over 6GW of power in development

IT giant "frustrated" by trade group's opposition to climate legislation

Senior Democrats are attempting to secure backing for the Boxer-Kerry climate bill

European energy giant to cut ribbon on giant 627-turbine development

Legislation outstrips Waxman-Markey with proposal for 20 per cent emission cuts by 2020

Huge increase in state funding to help cut building energy bills and accelerate development of zero-carbon properties

Talks to phase out tariffs intended to help get Beijing on board for Copenhagen climate treaty

Barbara Boxer and John Kerry will provide fresh impetus to US push for domestic climate legislation

State think-tanks suggest government impose carbon tax scheme by 2013

Latest awards take total stimulus funding for renewables sector through the $1bn mark