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Research Article

Unveiling energy efficiency and renewable electricity’s role in achieving sustainable development goals 7 and 13 policies

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Pages 497-522 | Received 08 Oct 2023, Accepted 22 Dec 2023, Published online: 02 Jan 2024

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