No red lines on goal of improving energy efficiency 30% by 2030, says UKs energy and climate secretary
The UK energy minister, Ed Davey, says that compromise is possible over plans for a goal of improving energy efficiency 30% by 2030 in a climate and energy package that EU leaders hope to agree next week.
David Camerons government has led calls for a legally enforceable carbon cut of at least 40% in the package but balked at a sub-goal for energy use even a non-binding one for fear that a ban on high-powered vacuum cleaners could be used as campaigning ammunition by Ukip.