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NSW election 2015: Turning Hunter into a renewable energy hub http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2953110/turning-the-hunter-into-a-renewable-energy-hub/?cs=12  By MATTHEW KELLY March 18, 2015  THE Labor Party would invest $14 million to help the Hunter become a renewable energy hub, if elected to government.

Labor leader Luke Foley said expanding the renewable energy sector was a key component of the party’s plan to combat climate change. Other components of the plan include keeping the state’s electricity network in public hands and legislating for a 20 per cent renewable energy target by 2020.

It would also invest $37.4 million to replace florescent and incandescent lighting with LED technology in hospitals.  It is estimated this would cut power bills by about $72.6 million over 15 years.

‘‘We will focus on obtaining a greater share of our energy needs from renewable sources, which will help address the threat to our environment,’’ Mr Foley said.

‘‘As a state, we must pursue greater energy efficiency and cleaner energy sources.’’