Small gains 'could slash emissions'

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http://www.theage.com.au/environment/small-gains-could-slash-emissions-20100307-pqo1.html

Small gains 'could slash emissions'

ADAM MORTON
March 8, 2010

Claims that even small greenhouse gas targets will hurt big industry have been undermined by a government report that found basic efficiency improvements could cut national emissions while saving businesses more than $700 million.

An assessment of 199 large energy users found boosting efficiency could save at least 6.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide - equivalent to a 1.1 per cent cut in the annual national carbon footprint.

The energy savings could run 1.4 million homes for a year and give the companies an extra $736 million.

Industry group the Energy Efficiency Council said it suggested a 15 per cent efficiency gain by the biggest companies would cut national emissions by nearly 5 per cent and save billions in energy costs.

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