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Around 2,000 Energiesprong homes have been completed in the Netherlands, of which around 60% were renovations of existing properties and 40% new builds

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Globally, the analysis claimed that businesses can realise savings of up to $1.5trn if offices are renovated to capture green technologies

Green office renovations can capture $243bn for European businesses

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