BusinessGreen: As far as such a thing is possible, this is an exciting time for energy efficiency.
The launch of the Green Deal, the new Energy Company Obligation, debates about building regulations and potential new market-incentives for electricity demand reduction in the Energy Bill all show that policymakers are getting serious about reducing demand and improving the efficiency of the economy.
One major upcoming shift in the UK's energy system that has not received much attention is smart meters. These...