Cooper calls for incentives to improve home energy ratings

Cooper says EPCs could also be linked to schemes run by energy companies which give homebuyers cash upfront to make energy saving alterations to their houses. Her comments are likely to reignite speculation the government may be favouring a national scheme offering council tax rebates for homeowners who “go green”. Cooper has said in the past that the work already done by 16 local authorities in this area was of interest to her and it is a possible incentive that has the support of the Environmental Audit Committee, which has itself suggested fiscal incentives such as a reduction in s...