Green building firms facing 'depressing' wait for new energy efficiency plan

James Murray
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Lord Bourne says full detail of new domestic energy efficiency strategy not due until 2018

Fears the energy efficiency and insulation sectors face a significant slowdown in demand over the next few years have been ignited once again, after Energy and Climate Change Minister Lord Bourne said...

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