Electricity Market Reforms - the reaction

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BusinessGreen runs down reaction from industry and green groups to today's announcement

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne today unveiled a package of measures to encourage low-carbon investment and upgrade the nation's electricity networks. BusinessGreen runs down the reactions from key industry...

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