Firms that “green” their premises with energy-saving improvements should be offered a rebate or reduced bill, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says.
He says he could see the “green” business rate working in the same way as some councils give rebates to families who insulate their homes.

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New rules designed to help homeowners, schools and hospitals to install climate-friendly generators will be announced today by the Energy Minister.

Malcom Wicks will give details of the funding as part of changes to the Low Carbon Buildings Programme in which the cap on grants will be raised to 50 per cent of the costs.
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