Herald Sun
Monday 27/12/2010 Page: 33
The federal government's scrapping of the Green Start program is a blow for household energy efficiency. With its predecessor, the Green Loans program, and the home insulation scheme, the Government now has a record of great environmental ideas executed poorly. With electricity bills rising steeply, the scrapping of Green Start means people on low incomes will be stuck paying a lot more for their power, contributing to financial hardship.
It is now important the Government explains how it is to help people improve household energy and water efficiency. While some state governments are considering extending power bill concessions, the best long-term solution is to help people install environmental measures such as energy-efficient lighting and appliances in their homes.
Damien Moyse, Alternative Technology Association, Melbourne
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