Election campaign 'failing to address' green energy concerns

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Poll of Renewable Energy Association members finds 95 per cent feel ignored by parties in run-up to polling day next month

Political parties have neglected the green energy industry in their election campaigns to date, according to trade body the Renewable Energy Association (REA). In a poll of 136 REA members, 95 per cent...

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