Green power for extra $1 a week

Northern Territory News
Wednesday 4/3/2009 Page: 9

THE Territory Government yesterday launched the "green power" initiative - which gives Territorians the option of paying more on their electricity bill to subsidise the Government's use of renewable energy. Essential Services Minister Rob Knight said he expected Territorians would be interested in paying the $1 a week extra for green power. "This is a way of them being able to do their bit. Everyone needs to do their bit." he said. Mr Knight said running a household contributes to about 50% of greenhouse gas emissions across the nation each year.