OVO Energy becomes first major supplier to ditch 'greenwashing' renewables certificates

Michael Holder
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Britain's third largest energy supplier warns Covid and energy crisis risk delaying clean energy transition as it steps up net zero commitments

OVO Energy has stepped up its climate and clean power ambitions, announcing plans to enhance its customer support for greener home technologies, set up a new £10m green skills academy, and ditch "greenwashing"...

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