'Not good enough': Report calls for heat networks policy overhaul

James Murray
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'Not good enough': Report calls for heat networks policy overhaul

Study from Social Market Foundation warns many homes on heat networks are facing soaring bills, poor energy efficiency, and weak consumer protection

The government is being urged to undertake a major overhaul of the regulatory and policy landscape governing the heat network sector, amidst warnings thousands of households are facing excessive bills....

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