EDF's energy efficiency push faces uphill struggle

James S Murray
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The energy giant remains upbeat about adoption of new energy efficiency consultancy services, despite many firms' continued reluctance to take the issue seriously

It is not often you find yourself feeling a bit sorry for one of Europe's largest energy giants, but as the rain poured down on EDF's Site de Renardieres research and development (R&D) centre south of...

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