Media releases

Here is the latest news about what the NSW Government is doing to help save power and energy and reduce carbon pollution.

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• 14 December 2012 - NSW Government's EUA Program marks major energy efficiency milestones (PDF, 134KB)
• 8 November 2012 - New NABERS guide helps office tenants control energy costs (PDF, 33KB)
• 01 August 2012 - Green Globe finalists for 2012 announced (Website)
• 20 July 2012 - Businesses light up for energy savings with new how-to guide on lighting (Website)
• 3 July 2012 - Hunter business save $9.5M a year through NSW Government's business efficiency programs (PDF, 22KB)
• 7 May 2012 - Energy makeovers to boost efficiency and save money in government buildings (PDF, 94KB)
• 30 April 2012 - Ambulance stations get energy makeovers in Government efficiency drive (PDF, 28KB)
• 30 March 2012 - Earth Hour focus on energy efficiency for the long-term (PDF, 161KB)
• 25 January 2012 - Energy experts coming to Blacktown with free help to save power (PDF, 70KB)

• 22 December 2011 - $800,000 for communities and the environment (PDF, 69KB)
• 19 December 2011 - Salvos, Anglicare partner with NSW Government to help lower power costs (PDF, 73KB)
• 6 December 2011 - Maitland businesses invited to boost profits, save on power bills (PDF, 113KB)
• 8 November 2011 - Power saving program expands due to popular demand (PDF, 105KB)
• 30 September 2011 - Councils partner with NSW Government to help save on power bills (PDF, 24KB)
• 28 September 2011 - Fridge buyback collections begin in Maitland, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie (PDF, 34KB)
• 19 August 2011 - Fridge Buyback expands to Maitland, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie (Website)
• 7 July 2011 - Finalists announced for the 2011 Green Globe Awards (PDF, 130KB)
• 19 June 2011 - NSW Solar Summit to pave the way for renewables (PDF, 109KB)
• 18 June 2011 - NSW secures $923 million world class solar power station (PDF, 152KB)
• 9 June 2011 - Help for low income families to reduce power bills (PDF, 106KB)
• 9 June 2011 - New research paves the way for reduced energy costs (PDF, 106KB)
• 7 June 2011 - Install your eligible NSW Home Saver Rebates appliances now (Website)
• 4 June 2011 - Fridge Buyback Program extended (PDF, 33KB)
• 16 May 2011 - Sydney school families make sport of power savings (Website)
• 31 March 2011 - Borrow a Save Power Kit from your local library (Website)
• 03 March 2011 - Competition winners save on grocery and power bills (Website)
• 25 February 2011 - Get Free Expert advice on ways to lower your bills (Website)
• 09 February 2011 - Ballina Households sign up to Save Power - and Money (Website)
• 13 January 2011 - $3.6 Million to Help Communities Save Water and Energy (offline)

• 21 December 2010 - NSW Workforce Benefits from $1.18 Million for Energy Efficiency Training (offline)
• 10 December 2010 - Shop staff trained to advise on energy efficiency of TVs and whitegoods (offline)
• 27 November 2010 - Green Energy Project Nets local team prestigious award (Website)
• 23 November 2010 - NSW Households Improve Efficiency with 300,000 Government Rebates (PDF, 47KB)
• 19 November 2010 - Community Survey shows more than 8 in 10 support wind farms (Website)
• 15 November 2010 - Recruitment Call for Talkers to Lead Energy and Climate Change Dialogue (PDF, 28KB)
• 26 October 2010 - Study shows wind farms way forward for NSW (Website)
• 11 October 2010 - Minto's Susan Church set to save $200 a year off power bills (Website)
• 11 October 2010 - Free home power assessments for Maitland households (Website)
• 11 October 2010 - Free help for Illawarra households to save power (Website)
• 08 October 2010 - Free home power assessments for Newcastle households (Website)
• 29 September 2010 - Free help for Central West families to save power and money (Website)
• 21 September 2010 - Energy efficiency tops business sustainability agenda (Website)
• 13 September 2010 - $5.4 million announced for community water and energy upgrades (PDF, 30KB)
• 13 September 2010 - Growing Greener Skills for NSW Workforce (PDF, 39KB)
• 11 August 2010 - First NABERS Rated Shopping Centre in NSW Achieves 5 Star Top Rating (PDF, 40KB)
• 28 July 2010 - Young Community Leader Recognised in 2010 Green Globe Awards (PDF, 31KB)
• 29 June 2010 - $887,000 for Community Groups to Save Water and Energy (PDF, 39KB)
• 09 June 2010 - $2.2 Million for 'Green Collar' Workforce Training (PDF, 42KB)
• 04 June 2010 - 250,000 Rebates Fuel Efficiency Revolution in NSW Homes (PDF, 68KB)
• 27 May 2010 - First of 220,000 Households Enjoy $63M Investment to Reduce Energy Use (PDF, 44KB)
• 7 May 2010 - NSW Leads Push to Ensure Infrastructure Resiliance to Climate Change (PDF, 48KB)
• 24 January 2010 - Black Balloon summer campaign – reduce power, save money and help the environment (PDF, 322KB)
• 15 January 2010 - $75 million extension of NSW Home Saver Rebates program (PDF, 42KB)

• 01 November 2009 - Energy efficient appliances and lighting: Helping Aussies live greener and smarter (PDF, 30KB)
• 28 September 2009 - Fridge Buyback Scheme extended (PDF, 158KB)
• 16 September 2009 - $5.9 million for NSW communities to combat climate change (PDF, 55KB)
• 25 August 2009 - 101,000 rebates provide jobs and investment boost (PDF, 94KB)
• 23 August 2009 - Solar Tourist Park sets a sustainable example (PDF, 29KB)
• 17 August 2009 - NSW prepares for clean energy revolution (Website)
• 29 July 2009 - 10th Green Globe Awards honour NSW environment leaders (PDF, 30KB)
• 21 July 2009 - Minister encourages households to keep ballooning heating bills down (PDF, 36KB)
• 20 July 2009 - Rees launches international search for clean energy (offline)
• 02 July 2009 - Free help to save power (Website)
• 01 July 2009 - NSW energy savings scheme kicks off today (PDF, 27KB)
• 23 June 2009 - Solar bonus scheme for NSW announced (PDF, 31KB)
• 17 June 2009 - Energy efficiency legislation passed by NSW Parliament (PDF, 31KB)
• 3 June 2009 - Green thumbs up for wind farm (offline)
• 17 May 2009 - New campaign to educate families on carbon pollution (offline)
• 17 May 2009 - Rees launches program to cut home power bills (offline)
• 14 May 2009 - 70,000th household rebate claimed (PDF, 45KB)
• 01 April 2009 – Small business now has a new way to save money and energy (PDF, 35KB)
• 27 February 2009 – NSW sets targets for Energy Savings Scheme (PDF, 30KB)

• 12 December 2007 – Smart Meters to light the way (PDF, 59KB)
• 12 December 2007 – Smart Meters – fact sheet (PDF, 72KB)
• 10 December 2007 – Iemma Government announces new Energy Efficiency Strategy (PDF, 59KB)
• 10 December 2007 – $200 million clean energy boost for NSW (PDF, 24KB)
• 5 December 2007 – $78 million boost to combat climate change (PDF, 59KB)