Give our streets the green light

The MAV has written to the Victorian Environment and Climate Change Minister, Ryan Smith seeking to progress the Coalition's $20 million energy efficient street lighting commitment.

Article in today's The Age about the Vic coalition's street light commitment - http://bit.ly/bo4xCU

To recap: $15 million from Vic. Labor; $20 million from Vic. Coalition; Vic. Greens - inclusion of street lighting in expanded energy efficiency scheme; Federal Government $80 million for Australia

The Victorian Coalition has just pledged $20 million to upgrade local road street lights. http://bit.ly/aPzoCa

COALITION’S GREEN LIGHT PLAN WILL SAVE MONEY, CUT EMISSIONS > Liberal Victoria > Media Releases The Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition will give the green light to cutting costs and reducing emissions under a $20 million plan to replace old, expensive and inefficient street lights, Coalition Leader Ted Baillieu said today.

Good news - we've had a letter from the Victorian Greens supporting the campaign, and committing to the inclusion of public lighting within an expanded Victorian Energy Efficiency Campaign.

Thanks so much for your support, we couldn't have done it without you. Now to get commitment from the Federal Government for matching funds.

A fantastic result: $15 million over three years to upgrade street lighting to energy efficient lighting. We've got the 'green light'!
Vic Government is seeking matching funds from the Federal Government and will work with electricity distributors to ensure transparency.

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Thanks for all your support - the MAV has delivered GOSTGL community petition and # facebook fans to the Premier, Opposition Leader and Greens Climate Change Spokesperson. See media release: http://bit.ly/9ZXgcr

This Friday is the Premier Local Government Climate Change Summit - here's hoping the Vic Government steps up to help councils make the switch

Thanks for helping us reach over 3,500 petition sign-ups, still time over the weekend, ahead of the Summit to get your friends to sign up.