Analysis

But government departments downplay claims that study aims to attack environmental and economic case for renewable energy

Figures show household energy use fell by a quarter from 2005-2011, but industry insiders fear current policies will fail to continue the trend

The EIB has voted to phase out lending to the dirtiest fossil fuel generators - BusinessGreen finds out how the change could provide an opportunity for green businesses

Defra has denied reports it is planning compulsory water metering, but experts argue such a move would help bring down bills and reduce environmental impacts

Planning controversies, ministerial warnings of further protests and signs of Lib Dem opposition to shale gas combine in a nightmare weekend for fracking industry

Vince Cable says 70 per cent of offshore wind farms should come from UK supply chain, but can his vision be achieved without 2030 targets?

Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and RSPB under fire from government for using unfinished research to campaign against carbon impact of biomass power

Transport minister McLoughlin says joint 'communications push' will outline benefits of ultra-low emission vehicles to businesses and individuals

Government claims new energy efficiency standards will save businesses £60,000, but industry left in the dark as to how targets will be met

New planning guidance rejects calls for buffer zones, but stresses that need for clean energy does not automatically override other environmental concerns