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GrowthNZ releases eight-step plan for cheaper, cleaner electricity

A civic movement has proposed eight steps to lower electricity costs and reduce emissions, with breaking up major power companies as a last resort.

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GrowthNZ, a civic movement, has unveiled an eight-step plan aimed at achieving cheaper and cleaner electricity in New Zealand. The proposal considers breaking up the gentailers—integrated energy companies that generate and distribute power—but only as a final option if other measures fail.

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GrowthNZ energy plan proposes eight steps for cheaper, cleaner electricity

Breaking up the gentailers is a last resort in an eight-step plan from the civic movement.

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