The $100 million initiative will see Government, energy and communications sectors working in partnership to deploy Australia’s first commercial-scale smart grid, with the potential to reduce home energy bills, cut carbon pollution and help in the fight against climate change.
“Smart grids provide greater ability to incorporate and distribute renewable energy, save money through cutting-edge ‘self-healing’ technologies, and reduced demand, and empower consumers to manage their energy use,” said Environment Minister Peter Garrett at the announcement.
