Christmas break energy waste could cost firms £41m

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AlertMe urges firms to switch off IT equipment over the Christmas period

Small business will waste more than £40m and pump out unnecessary tonnes of carbon dioxide if they leave computers, printers and photocopiers on over the festive period. Research by energy management...

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