Car industry steers energy saving onto forecourts

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Report highlights car dealerships missing out on annual energy savings of £50m

The UK's car dealerships could save up to £50m and 300,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year through simple measures like resetting boiler controls or repairing door seals. New research from industry...

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