Chancellor George Osborne has announced Britain will remain committed to gas production to fuel the country's energy supplies.
Energy secretary Ed Davey has been criticised for comments he made in response to concerns about small businesses being taken advantage of by energy companies.
The construction of an incinerator that will help transform energy from waste has been approved by communities secretary Eric Pickles.
This autumn a renewable energy incentive scheme will be launched in Northern Ireland in a bid to encourage businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.