How energy efficiency policy has become an "epic failure"

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Global Action Plan's Trewin Restorick asks why none of the funding earmarked for energy efficiency improvements is being used to actually help engage consumers with the topic

The chief economist of the International Energy Agency has described global policies to promote energy efficiency as an "epic failure" - the ripe low hanging fruit that has failed to be picked. Deeds...

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