CBI: Government needs to unlock on-site power generation opportunity

James Phillips
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Business organisation warns a "lack of clear and coherent" government framework makes corporate on-site power generation more challenging than it should be

The number of businesses that generate their own electricity is set to more than double by 2030, according to new research by the CBI. The report, entitled Small Steps, Big Impact: Maximising the role...

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