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Environment

Oil management

Aurora uses oil as part of its electricity distribution network and recycles and refines used oil to reduce waste.

Air quality

The quality of some air in Tasmania during winter is amongst the worst in Australia due to wood smoke.

Vegetation management

Aurora has a long-term strategy to manage vegetation, with the assistance of the community.

Protecting birdlife

Aurora is working towards measures to reduce the incidence of bird strikes affecting power lines and assets.

Safe growing near powerlines

Follow safe growing guidelines to keep trees away from power lines.

Woodsmoke pollution

Woodsmoke accounts for a high percentage of winter air pollution and the health risks are huge.

Greenhouse challenge

Aurora has taken up the Commonwealth Government's Greenhouse Challenge to reduce greenhouse gases.

Solar power – renewable energy

Aurora Energy supports the use of solar power to generate electricity.

Health and the environment

Health-related sponsorships are the flagship for our sponsorship program, with focus on research, awareness and promotion.

Electric and magnetic fields

The scientific question of whether power frequency electric and magnetic fields cause diseases remains unresolved.

Quality, certification and accreditation

Aurora's certification, accreditation and quality assurance ensures high performance standards maintained.

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