Green energy tariffs off the menu as demand outstrips supply

James S Murray
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Firms warned that buying all their energy from renewable sources could do more harm than good

Firms keen to buy energy from renewable sources are being turned away by major energy suppliers who do not have the capacity to meet soaring demand for green energy tariffs. A BusinessGreen investigation...

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