Why the energy sector needs to become more like banking

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To avoid an "ineffectual fudge", the new government must take some bold decisions to digitise the UK energy system, argues RenewableUK's Caroline Bragg

A little over 200 years ago, banks were clearing cheques by clerks meeting in a Lombard Street tavern at lunchtime. Much has changed in the world of banking since then, as technological innovation has...

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