Independent (UK): Plans for “green loans” to help householders make their homes more energy efficient by installing technology such as solar panels and insulation were announced by the Government today. The scheme will see the loans tied to the house where the eco-measures are installed, so they can be paid back over a long enough period that the savings on energy bills outweigh the payback costs. The Pay As You Save programme aims to overcome the financial barriers – such as upfront costs – …