Calls grow for ROC reforms

James S Murray
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Experts urge government to simplify complex Renewables Obligation subsidy mechanism

The government is facing calls to undertake major surgery on its green energy policy after the consultation period for proposed changes to its renewables obligation (RO) legislation came to a close today....

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