FED:National broadband network to cut electricity bills - Conroy

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2009
FED:National broadband network to cut electricity bills - Conroy

Communications Minister STEPHEN CONROY says the national broadband network could significantly
reduce the nation's carbon footprint .. and dramatically cut electricity costs for consumers.

He says consumers connected to smart grids via the 43 billion dollar network will pay
less for electricity through a more efficient use of power .. also reducing the need for
more power generators.

Senator CONROY says energy providers are already planning to use broadband to improve
the way they monitor and manage power distribution.

Estimates in the US have put the cost savings for consumers connected to smart grid
networks at between five and 25 per cent.

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