Canberra Times
Wednesday 1/4/2009 Page: 4
Canberrans connecting their electricity from today will be offered GreenPower first. ACT Energy Minister Simon Corbell announced yesterday electricity suppliers in the territory would have to first offer GreenPower renewable energy to all new or reconnecting customers. GreenPower is a national accreditation scheme which allows power companies to offer electricity from renewable resources such as waste and wind.
Most energy companies offer GreenPower electricity, which can cost an extra $10-$30 a month, and has been taken tip by about 8% of households in the ACT. Mr Corbell hoped the change would remind and encourage Canberrans to go green. "It can be quite an affordable choice for households," Mr Corbell said.
"I know that many Canberrans want to make a difference, and many Canberrans want to get involved in GreenPower, and we want to make sure that they have all the information available to theta, and that they're reminded of the choices that they can make. "At the end of the day it's up to consumers to decide, we're not forcing this upon them."
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