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Are the Big Six set for £250m windfall from ECO reforms?

17 April 2014 •

New insulation industry figures argue the government has underestimated savings energy companies will receive from 'green levy' cuts

Energy companies could be set to pocket a £245m windfall as a result of deep cuts to the government's flagship ECO energy efficiency scheme, despite the reforms being designed to help consumers, new industry...

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