Government confirms plans for £1bn ECO+ energy efficiency scheme

James Murray
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Government confirms plans for £1bn ECO+ energy efficiency scheme

Extension of ECO scheme to see grants offered to wider range of households, as plans confirmed for £18m energy-saving public information campaign

The government will today launch a major new push to accelerate the adoption of domestic energy efficiency measures and encourage households and businesses to save more energy. Business Secretary Grant...

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