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
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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