HUNTER HOUSEHOLDS TO PARTICIPATE IN ENERGY TRIALS |
| Tuesday, 18 September 2012 06:48 |
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EnergyAustralia has signed-up as retail partner for the Federal Government's SmartGrid, SmartCity Project which will see households trial a number of cost saving measures. LOCAL households may elect to participate in air-conditioning cycling to reduce costs in peak times as well as incentives and SMS notifications to better manage their power bills. Adrian Merrick from EnergyAustralia says the voluntary trials will assess which options provide the most benefit to consumers. |
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National heritage celebrated during NAIDOC Week
Singleton will have the opportunity to celebrate its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage during the Singleton Arts Festival for this year’s NAIDOC Week.The community will kick off its week-long NAIDOC activities on Saturday, July 6 with a... Read more
NSW GOVERNMENT SIGNS ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH NSW MINING INDUSTRY
The NSW Government has signed an historic agreement with the NSW Minerals Council to provide more jobs for Aboriginal people, the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Victor Dominello and Minister for Resources Chris Hartcher announced today. “As part of the... Read more
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