BYRON BAY LEADS EARTH HOUR

March 28, 2011 at 5:16 pm

The results of Earth Hour are in with Byron Bay leading the way in reducing power consumption in northern New South Wales.

Thousands of people switched off their lights and appliances for an hour on Saturday night to reduce their carbon footprint.

The most dramatic drop was in Byron Bay, where energy consumption plunged by more than seven per cent compared to the same time the previous week.

Ballina came in second, saving 6.6 per cent.

Tweed Heads, however, recorded a point one per cent increase.

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Story: Anna Rosendahl ·
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