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Energy: its impact on the environment and society 2006
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MLSOA electricity and gas: 2007
MLSOA electricity and gas: 2006
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LLSOA electricity and gas: 2008 (experimental)
Pilot LLSOA electricity and gas: 2007 (experimental)
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Inter-departmental Analysts Group
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NI 185: Percentage CO2 reduction from local authority operations
NI 186: Per capita reduction in CO2 emissions in the Local Authority area
NI 187: Tackling fuel poverty
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