'Failure': MPs say Renewable Heat Incentive cost too much and delivered too little

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An anaerobic digestion plant, which will receive subsidies under the RHI

Government scheme to boost green heating has failed to deliver value for money or adequate decarbonisation, Committee of MPs conclude

The government's flagship scheme to reduce carbon emissions from heat has been branded a failure by MPs, who today argue it has not delivered either value for money or performed against decarbonisation...

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