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Regional Australia to take power back
The National Farmers’ Federation supports the establishment of the Australian Local Power Agency as proposed by Federal Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines and which will be the subject of an inquiry by the Environment and Energy Parliamentary Committee.
“Affordability and reliability of electricity is a significant barrier to effective regional and rural development,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said.
“The proposed Local Power Agency will address this barrier by putting regional communities and stakeholders in the driver’s seat.”
Mr Mahar said the establishment of a central agency would offer financial assistance and provide technical expertise in the development of community energy projects, especially small and mid-scale energy projects.