Aussie Government Helps Schools Become Energy Efficient

One Australian state is helping local schools cut their power bills. The government of New South Wales is spending $20 million on programs that will aid over 200 high schools to cut power bills and lessen greenhouse gas emissions.

The program includes the installation of energy efficient lighting systems which, once up and running, will save more than $1 million. Environment Minister Phil Koperberg says $18,000 will also go to implement energy-saving projects devised by students.

"Students around the state, the country, and around the world have been responsible for coming up with great ideas and we propose to harness those [ideas]," he said, "We also propose to ensure that they have the wherewithal to develop them."