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The power and the glory: Catholic churches and schools ink major green energy deal

James Murray
James Murray
clock 16 August 2019 •
Catholic churches across the UK will receive renewable gas and power | Credit: Starcevic
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Catholic churches across the UK will receive renewable gas and power | Credit: Starcevic

British Gas to provide renewable gas and electricity to over 4,500 Catholic churches and schools in one of the UK's biggest ever green energy contracts

Are the UK renewable energy industry's prayers starting to be answered? British Gas is today celebrating one of the largest combined green energy contracts to date, after more than 4,500 Catholic churches...

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