Consortium to roll out smart grid technology to about 500 Dutch homes
But there are wider concerns about how green energy projects will be managed in the run-up to a general election in 2010
New Lexus features hybrid technology, eco-plastics and "green" driving sat nav system
Chief UN negotiator insists meaningful climate deal can be reached, despite limited progress at G8 meeting
Reports claim climate change bill could clear next hurdle by end of the month
Toyota's Prius was the top seller in Japan, but US sales are down 45 per cent so far this year
New PV solar farm to provide enough power for more than 11,000 households
Reports argue institutional investors do not have access to enough climate change data in company reports for them to do their fiduciary duty
Shareholders must have access to environmental and sustainability information, argues the Climate Disclosure Standards Board
Manufacturing at one solar company to be cut by more than a third because of tough economy