Water efficiency technologies to be included in Green Deal

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Defra launches water white paper, including plan to boost support for efficient boilers

Businesses keen to invest in more energy efficient water systems look set to receive a boost, after the environment secretary today confirmed a range of hot water technologies could be included in the...

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