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The Conservative Party has responded to rumours that it is preparing a major overhaul of the UK's renewable energy policy by confirming that if elected it plans to effectively phase out the government's Renewable Obligation scheme.

The Liberal Democrats have today launched their election manifesto, unveiling arguably the most extensive range of environmental commitments of all the three main parties.

Replacing Europe's existing energy infrastructure with low-carbon alternatives should not raise electricity prices in the long term, a report co-authored by the consultancy McKinsey says.

Businesses, community groups and individuals across Wales could find it much easier to generate their own electricity thanks to new proposals unveiled today.

Green business leaders remain divided on the scale of the impact environmental and low carbon issues are likely to have on the election campaign, which was formally kicked off yesterday when Prime Minister Gordon Brown confirmed the election would take place on May 6….

You might expect Anne and Chris Billing to be pin-ups for the UK Government’s green energy revolution. After all, at a time when it was going to take decades to recover the cost of erecting their own wind…

Millions of homeowners will be offered cash payouts to generate their own electricity from roof-mounted solar panels and wind turbines, under a scheme starting today.

Householders with small-scale green energy systems such as solar panels and micro-wind turbines will receive up to £1,000 a year for the electricity they generate under a new government scheme that starts paying out today.

A government scheme offering cash incentives for small-scale green energy projects has come into effect…

Home owners and communities will be able to get a guaranteed price for electricity they generate from small renewable energy sources with the launch of the feed in tariff (FIT) scheme on Thursday….