Energy-saving technologies shunned over long pay-back periods

James S Murray
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Corporate policies demanding return on investment periods of no longer than three years are counting against many new energy-efficient systems

Strict corporate policies governing the length of return on investment periods are hampering the adoption of energy-saving and renewable energy technologies, according to a new survey from consultancy...

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