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Energy insecurity rife among remote First Nations communities

Energy insecurity rife among remote First Nations communities

Update: 2025-11-02
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A landmark new report has revealed around 65,000 First Nations' households which have prepaid supply arrangements are being disconnected up to 59 times per year.

These interruptions are affecting food security, as well as the health and wellbeing of customers.

The report from Original Power also shows little room to move or change how electricity is provided to these households and these communities

  • Guest: Lauren Mellor, Clean Energy Program Director at Original Power, and the report's co-author
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Energy insecurity rife among remote First Nations communities

Energy insecurity rife among remote First Nations communities

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