	{"id":23095,"date":"2019-03-14T09:38:28","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T22:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=23095"},"modified":"2019-03-14T09:38:28","modified_gmt":"2019-03-13T22:38:28","slug":"lower-power-prices-discussed-during-taylor-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/lower-power-prices-discussed-during-taylor-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Lower power prices discussed during Taylor visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Energy Angus Taylor and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson visited Adventure Park last week to discuss the Morrison Government\u2019s energy efficient measures.<\/p>\n<p>Adventure Park, which is open for six months of the year between October and April, has a high level power usage with 250,000 visitors annually, 300 casual staff and 18 full-time staff.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Taylor said the Liberal National Government\u2019s energy policy was delivering for businesses to improve competition, increase supply, and reduce wholesale energy prices.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the $3.5 billion Climate Solutions Package, the Coalition is providing $50 million in grants \u2013 through our new Energy Efficient Communities Program \u2013 to eligible businesses and community organisations to help them save energy<br \/>\nby either installing new equipment or by reviewing and improving their energy management.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible small businesses will be able to claim grants of up to $20,000, high-energy using businesses up to $25,000, and community groups up to $12,500.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Henderson said it was terrific to visit Adventure Park with Minister Taylor to discuss the importance of reducing energy costs for businesses in Corangamite.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m very proud of our government\u2019s sensible and measured plan, which is supporting small and medium businesses in Corangamite by delivering fairer and lower electricity prices,\u201d Ms Henderson said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Energy Angus Taylor and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson visited Adventure Park last week to discuss the Morrison Government\u2019s energy efficient measures. 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