EU looks to free up €115m in extra low-carbon funding

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Rule change should allow unspent stimulus cash to be reallocated to green energy and transport projects

Proposed changes to EU rules on financial assistance look set to free up about €115m (£95.6m) in otherwise unspent funds that could be used to support clean and efficient energy projects. The proposed...

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