Government launches £32m scheme to upgrade ageing heat networks

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Government launches Heat Network Efficiency Scheme to fund upgrades aimed at cutting down on household bills and emissions

A £32m cash injection to upgrade old and inefficient heat networks across England and Wales has been announced by the government today, in a move expected to help thousands of homes benefit from cheaper,...

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