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Jan 2024
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26.⁠ ⁠Britain’s energy kraken: Greg Jack...

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Could energy pricing be left to the markets? Should renewable energy be cheaper in the regions its generated? Will energy ever become more affordable? Listen as Steph and Robert are joined by Greg Jackson to answer all these questions and tell his story on this episode of The Rest Is Money. Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRes ... Show More
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