Exclusive: Carbon Trust selected to run green tech tax break list

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£1m government contract will see company manage the list of energy efficient technologies that qualify for Enhanced Capital Allowances

The Carbon Trust has pledged to expand the list of energy efficient technologies that qualify for popular Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) tax breaks, after today securing a three year contract that will...

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