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Reducing Greenhouse Gas EmissionsSolar energy will supply 1,700 megawatt hours of electricity a year to Melbourne's power grid, which represents a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 1,530 tonnes a year. The large scale, urban based, solar cell generating facility located at Queen Victoria Market will be a world first. The University of Melbourne and Melbourne City Council are leading the federally funded project. Over the 25 year life of the project, the expected reduction in greenhouse gas emmissions will be 30,600 tonnes compared to conventional coal fired power generation. Compact Fluorescent LightingSmart use of compact fluorescent light bulbs will cut you electricity bill for lighting and reduce greenhouse gas emmissions. You save money and protect the environment. read more this page last updated 15 November 2002
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