'Electric households': How the average UK home could save nearly £1,200 a year

James Murray
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As the government unveils plans for a new Low Carbon Heat Scheme, calculations reveal the huge savings on offer for households switching to clean technologies

For years advocates of clean technologies have argued that they can help reduce energy bills for households and businesses alike. The upfront cost of such technologies may be considerable, but so are the...

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