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New South Wales govt backs community renewable energy projects

text-community-energyNSW Government throws its support behind renewable energy projects for regions like the Mid North Coast ABC News   10 Nov 2014,   State government grants totalling $700,000 are now available for new renewable energy projects in areas like the Mid North Coast.

Community-based renewable projects can apply for grants of up to $70,000, to help with set-up costs.
So that may mean providing financial help with feasibility studies, to engage with the community about the project and do some planning

Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy and Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams, said the projects will not be industrial-scale in size, and will be entirely owned by community members…….http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-11/nsw-government-throws-its-support-behind-renewable-energy-proje/5881366

November 12, 2014 - Posted by | energy, New South Wales

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