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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Bright idea for businesses to power household bill cuts

Industrial and commercial buildings could be harnessed to help reduce household energy bills. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Big buildings with empty rooftops could be the key to lowering power bills for Australian households and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to a trial proposed by a major energy firm. 

Ausgrid's proposal, announced on Tuesday, would tap into solar panels on commercial and industrial properties and deliver cheaper, renewable power to their residential neighbours. 

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