Government launches consultation on Climate Change Agreement extension, touting £300m energy-saving opportunity

James S Murray
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'Extending the Climate Change Agreement scheme will give businesses greater clarity and security at a time when they need it most'

Whitehall may be dominated by the response to the coronavirus crisis, but that has not stopped the government from forging ahead with plans to better incentivise firms to invest in energy-saving equipment....

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