Make your home greener or pay higher council tax, Government says By DANIEL MARTIN 13th July 2009 Householders should face higher council tax and stamp duty if they refuse to make their homes greener, Government advisers say. Those who do not have double glazing or insulation would be hammered under proposals drawn up by an environmental pressure group which will be considered by ministers. They want the punishments to be brought in alongside 'green mortgages', under which homeowners can apply for loans to spend on energy-efficient equipment such as new boilers and even solar panels. Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband...
