Could a feed-in tariff for energy efficiency save the UK billions?

Madeleine Cuff
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A new energy efficiency scheme could save £2.5bn and avoid the need for eight new power stations, claims Green Alliance

Energy efficiency is often seen as a quick, easy way to cut energy costs and slash carbon emissions. And the UK's notoriously draughty old housing stock and energy-hungry businesses make it a prime candidate...

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