The new No Fake Poles website set up by the NSW branch of the Australian Forest Products Association is calling supporters to sign a petition to overturn the decision by Essential Energy to opt for UV coated fibreglass and resin composite power poles. Source: Timberbiz
Durability, sustainability and affordability are the mainstays of the fight which also says that the impact on household budgets has already suffered as it has led to increased electricity bills.
The site claims that electricity prices have already led to an increase in the number of families struggling to keep up with the cost of energy, with those struggling to meet electricity bills rising to 3% last quarter, with an average residential debt increase of $95.
Essential Energy is a state-owned corporation and so the minister for the portfolio has the authority to direct Essential Energy to change its policy.
A link on the site offers a simple way for supporters to petition the NSW government, you can access the petition here.
The No Fake Poles website is at www.nofakepoles.com
