Study: Over 70 per cent of businesses to push forward with electrification

Stuart Stone
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But drive to electrify is fuelling concerns over security of supply and volatile energy costs, according to a major new study from EY

Over 70 per cent of businesses plan to increase their focus on electrification, emissions reduction, and energy cost management in the next three years, according to a new report from global consultancy...

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