Good Energy slams 'opportunistic and hostile' takeover bid from Ecotricity

Michael Holder
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Good Energy's Delabole wind farm in Cornwall | Credit: Good Energy
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Good Energy's Delabole wind farm in Cornwall | Credit: Good Energy

War of words between rival West Country energy firms Ecotricity and Good Energy continues as the latter doubles down on rejection of takeover bid

The battle for the control of one of the UK's leading green energy providers continues to rage, with Good Energy yesterday reiterating its firm rejection of rival Ecotricity's £60m takeover bid. The...

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