January 21, 2026 4:44 PM
UK sets out $20 billion plan to cut energy bills, heat homes
Britain on Tuesday set out a 15-billion-pound ($20 billion) plan to cut energy bills through home upgrades and other efficiency measures, forming part of its wider decarbonisation efforts. Here are some details: • New homes will be built cheaper to run, with solar panels as the standard from early 2026, the government said • Homeowners will be able to apply for government-backed, low- and zero-interest loans for solar panels, batteries and heat pumps • The move will triple the number o...