Study: Two thirds of energy users unwilling to spend more time and money on sustainability

Stuart Stone
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Energy providers, government, and the broader energy ecosystem must 'pull every lever available' to encourage more sustainable consumer behaviour, EY report claims

Although two thirds of energy consumers know how to start making more sustainable energy choices a large majority of them are unwilling to spend more time or money to curb their emissions and energy bills....

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