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A new grassroots movement launched in the Snowy Monaro is aiming to give electricity consumers a direct vote in the future of power generation and pricing in Australia.
The Australian Consumers' Democracy (ACD), a not-for-profit and non-political organisation, has been placing signs on properties and businesses (with owners' consent), calling for energy companies to give Australians a 'fair go'.
"The people have the power in a democracy, this campaign is that opportunity to vote with our power accounts," ACD spokesperson, Roger Selis, said.
Mr Selis said dozens of businesses and many more locals are backing the campaign that calls on energy companies to drop net zero and commit to lower prices.
Signs have popped up at Cooma businesses and properties on the Monaro, including areas around Berridale and Dalgety.
"Consumers have more power than they think," Mr Selis said.
"By choosing how and where they purchase electricity, we can influence how energy is generated and delivered."
The campaign hopes to create Australia's largest billboards with posters and signs to stretch across the Monaro.





