Industry hails Ed Davey's green energy 'leadership'

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Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change secretary's promise to ban coal power after 2025 will boost renewables, trade group says

The renewable energy industry has praised Ed Davey's proposals to decarbonise the UK energy sector and tackle climate change. The Energy and Climate Change Secretary delivered a passionate speech to...

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