Green businesses urge government to set aside £4bn per year for energy saving

Jessica Shankleman
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Coalition of industry and green groups warns that energy efficiency risks are being overlooked in National Infrastructure Plan

A coalition of industry and green groups will today call on all of the UK's political parties to make energy efficiency a top infrastructure priority, arguing that up to £4bn per year needs to be invested...

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