Portland Observer
Monday 31/3/2008 Page: 9
THE St Kilda Beach to East Brunswick tram is now powered by "green" electricity bought from Pacific Hydro's wind power. Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky announced the "wind-powered" Yarra Tram service on Friday as a part of the State Government's bid to promote environmentally friendly public transport and energy. "The Brumby Government currently buys more than 10 per cent GreenPower, and this will increase to 25 per cent by 2010," Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said.
"We are determined to increase the proportion of our electricity supplied through renewable resources from four per cent to 10 per cent by 2016. We're working to make this happen through our VRET," he added. The tram can carry 180 passengers, removing the equivalent of 150 cars off the road according to the State Government. Pacific Hydro currently operates wind farms at Yambuk and Codrington, and is building further farms at Cape Bridgewater and Cape Nelson.
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