European Commission Says U.K. "Green Deal" in Line With Regulations

Unelected body gives its approval

BRUSSELS, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The European Commission said Britain's so-called Green Deal is in line with state aid rules outlined by the European Union.

The Green Deal allows consumers to take out loans to cover the cost of improving insulation. The European Commission said private companies could offer consumers loans for energy efficiency measures that would be paid off as part of monthly utility bills.