But thanks to another postrecession business, efficiency-seeking homeowners have come to realize that their homes can still generate cash.

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He's betting that lawmakers, blue-chip utility companies and consumers seeking energy efficiency will bring in the business.

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As well as job cuts, Flybe said it would be seeking to cut costs with suppliers, start a fuel efficiency programme and introduce more automated check-ins.

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