UK energy sector unites behind calls to grant Ofgem 'net zero mandate'

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Open letter to government from Energy Networks Association, Green Alliance, RenewableUK and others warns UK progress towards net zero risks stalling unless Ofgem given net zero mandate

Scores of energy firms, environmental groups and clean tech trade associations have today called on the government to empower Ofgem with a specific net zero mandate in order to accelerate the regulator's...

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