00:00That we cannot continue as a THA, where one building is costing us on average $10 million in electricity bill.
00:12Clearly, that's a misuse of state funds.
00:15Augustin says his administration is now prioritizing energy conservation measures
00:20as part of a wider effort to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency throughout the THA.
00:27We have to become much more efficient in how we consume energy as a THA and put those savings to people.
00:40Paying Tiantic is not the same as doing service for people.
00:44And so even as we build new buildings, they must be energy smart.
00:48The chief secretary says policies aimed at promoting smarter energy use are currently under review
00:55as the assembly looks at ways to lower electricity consumption and adopt more sustainable energy practices.
01:04As we lead this island into new tourism source, we have to lead as a THA.
01:11The cars we drive must become more energy efficient.
01:16How we utilize electricity, much more energy efficient.
01:19And then in turn, we must develop policies and incentives and strategies to get the rest of the island on board.
01:28This is a critical division.
01:30Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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