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But the European Commission says the reduction on energy saving products breaches the VAT directive.
BBC: UK to fight energy product ruling
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To create a real-world example of how attainable, affordable and convenient a sustainable lifestyle can be, MyEnergi Lifestyle collaborators also announce plans to award a typical American family with delivery and installation of energy-saving products from each company, along with other leading energy-efficient products.
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The directive allows for reduced VAT in several areas including water, food, audio books, restaurant service, gardening, nappies and energy itself - but not energy-saving products.
BBC: UK to fight energy product ruling
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Wendel wants Saint-Gobain to cut costs and increase its presence in energy-saving products, but also says it supports the firm's strategy a contradiction that may hamper its efforts to bring about change at the company, observers say.
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We also passed a tax credit for products like energy-saving windows, and that led to a 55-percent boost in the sales at this firm.
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The effect of an energy saving subsidy in China is also expected to stimulate demand for LED TV products.
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