Policy Exchange calls for simplication of low-carbon energy market

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New report urges government to slash the number of green energy policies

Centre-right think tank Policy Exchange has today published a major new report urging the government to drastically simplify its energy policy in an attempt to reduce the cost of building low-carbon energy...

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