The Annual Energy Statementissued by Lib Dem Chris Huhne MP was a commitment to keep the nation briefed on all our energy futures.

One huge step forward was the commitment to the Green Deal. This deal is where energy efficiency loans are made a against an energy meter. So any savings are made by the person paying the meter and when people move the loan repayments stay with the energy meter, whether that be electricity or gas, where a smaller bill from greater efficiency is generated. Great way for people to be able to make long term commitments to big changes to their homes.

This idea came several years ago via a tenacious Camden Lib Dem councillor.