At a glance: Government plans to boost energy efficiency

Jessica Shankleman
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BusinessGreen runs down the energy efficiency challenges and solutions at the heart of the government's new strategy

The government has today unveiled a package of measures to boost energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across the UK. BusinessGreen outlines its key findings, including the main barriers to...

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