Ed Davey invites firms to generate revenue by curbing power demand

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Energy and Climate Secretary calls on businesses to take part in new £20m demand reduction pilot

The Energy and Climate Change Secretary has called on businesses to sign up to a new £20m project that could pay them for reducing power usage during periods of peak demand. Writing exclusively for...

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