Ofgem threatens fines for energy companies missing efficiency goals

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Failing to meet targets for installing energy efficiency measures could draw penalties of up to 10 per cent of turnover

Energy companies are facing huge fines if they are found to be falling short of government-set targets to install energy efficiency measures for consumers. Regulator Ofgem on Friday set a deadline of...

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