<p>Energy efficiency has a key role to playing in helping consumers reduce their energy bills.</p><p>As of September more than 270,000 homes had had measures installed through the Green Deal, Cash Back and ECO schemes.</p><p>Earlier this year we concluded the procurement competitions for the provision of Smart Meter data and communication services.</p><p>The world first Green Investment Bank will drive energy efficiency innovation.</p><p>And the recently announced Electricity Demand Reduction pilot will explore opportunities to permanently reduce demand, through financial incentives for businesses.</p>