Plans to make it easier for people to switch to cheaper electric transport and heating, by making EV chargers, solar panels and heat pumps easier to install for renters, flat-dwellers and households without a driveway, have been announced today by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. “This summer, the government will legislate to introduce permitted development … [Read more...]
Red tape is cutting off “green” motorists
A major new survey of EV drivers and prospective buyers with on-street parking found more than four in ten (43.7%) say they would only get an electric car if they could charge it at home, while a further 33% say home charging would make them more likely to switch. But planning rules are getting in the way. More than eight in ten respondents (84%) say … [Read more...]
