Survey: One in five UK adults willing to pay higher bills for greener energy

Michael Holder
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Poll of 2,000 people carried out by OVO Energy reveals younger people more likely to accept higher bills to boost their green energy use

Most UK adults are wary of the impact of their energy use on the environment but only one in five would be prepared to pay extra for greener energy, according to a survey of 2,000 people by OVO Energy....

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