Report: NHS could save £130m a year by upgrading outdated energy systems

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New study from Centrica suggests energy efficiency measures could save NHS enough to pay for 4,000 extra nurses

The NHS could save £130m a year on its energy bills if it upgraded inefficient and outdated energy systems to smarter set-ups featuring smart meters, on-site generation, and storage technology. That...

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