The junior coalition partner has stated that its manifesto will include plans for five new laws to protect the environment.
The party would introduce a “Zero Carbon Britain Bill”, which would introduce a decarbonisation target for electricity generation, expand the powers of the Green Investment Bank, and ban electricity generation from unabated coal.
Alongside this are pledges to introduce a “Heating and Energy Efficiency Bill” – which would create a national programme to raise the energy efficiency standards for all Britain’s households – and a “Green Transport Bill” – which would only allow low emission vehicles on the roads from 2040.
The Lib Dems would also introduce a Nature Bill, which would set legal targets for biodiversity, clean air, clean water and access to green space, and a zero waste bill.
Liberal Democrat energy secretary Ed Davey said: “Everyone knows the Tories have been an obstacle to our greener vision, people have forgotten that Labour simply failed to deliver on these important areas when they were in government.”
The Lib Dems have also pledged to cut council tax for households that improve the energy efficiency of their property.
The political party stated homes would receive a 10 year discount on their council tax, which could contribute, alongside lower energy bills, to savings of “at least £100 a year”.
Davey, added: “We believe the best way to cut household energy bills is to cut them permanently and that means cutting energy waste in the home.
“A ten year council tax cut will make action to end your home’s energy waste a no brainer.”