New South Wales government secures renewable power deal for public transport network
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Updated · The Guardian · May 7
New South Wales government secures renewable power deal for public transport network
9 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 7
The seven-year agreement is expected to save A$130m and covers all electricity used across Transport for NSW’s network in Sydney and beyond.
The move aims to cut emissions and costs, although 84% of the state’s 9,700 public transport vehicles are still diesel buses.
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