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Back to newsDate: Tuesday 4 May 2010
Netball SA partner with Nu Energy on and off court to reduce carbon footprint
Leading solar solutions provider Nu Energy have teamed up with one of Australia’s most loved and watched sporting teams, the Adelaide Thunderbirds, and will work together towards reducing carbon footprint in South Australia.
Netball SA hopes to work closely with the South Australian Government to pursue a joint Public-Private partnership and to support the State Government’s renewable energy policies. The Nu Energy partnership will commence this partnership.
“Nu Energy are looking forward to this partnership with a fantastic sporting team such as the Adelaide Thunderbirds. We are proud to be working with an organisation who are so committed to reducing their carbon footprint,” said Nu Energy CEO Simon Schauble.
Netball is on its way to becoming the first sport to reduce its carbon footprint and work towards addressing environmental sustainability. Nu Energy are looking forward to working with Netball SA and the Adelaide Thunderbirds towards making an impact and highlighting awareness to this hot topic.
“Australia has a fantastic sporting culture, and as an Australian company, Nu Energy is extremely excited to begin this partnership with the Adelaide Thunderbirds netball team,” said Schauble.
“This is an exciting proposition in the current renewable environment, and Netball SA are looking forward to partnering with Nu Energy to work on short and long term solutions to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Netball SA CEO Stephanie Greene.
“The sponsorship will see both Nu Energy and Netball SA work collaboratively with the SA Government for a private and public partnership facilitated by sport, potentially this could be a first for our industry,” said Greene.
About Nu Energy
Since 1985 Nu Energy has installed thousands of residential solar PV and solar hot water systems. Nu Energy has experience unrivalled by any competitor and a strong technical expertise with engineering, operations and customer service departments. The company has an Australia wide network and the ability to manage large-scale rollouts.
Nu Energy has the best access to solar technology of any company in Australia due to its shareholder network of partners across the world. Nu Energy has proven systems and processes and has a specialist service and maintenance capability to provide customers with an unmatched experience.
About Netball SA
Netball is a key element in Australia’s sporting heritage and lifestyle and is ranked as the leading women’s participation team sport in Australia.
Netball SA, with new leadership, has embarked on an innovative program that will see it develop and grow netball across South Australia, from grass roots through to elite performance, Netball SA is committed to fostering excellence through continuous growth and development of Netball in South Australia.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Nu Energy, CEO Simon Schauble and Netball SA, CEO Stephanie Greene will be available to the media at ETSA Park at 4pm on Wednesday 5 May. Adelaide Thunderbirds players Geva Mentor, Sharni Layton, Jasmine Keene and Mo’onia Gerrard will also be in attendance to discuss the partnership along with the upcoming Swifts game on Saturday 8 May. Interview and photo opportunities available.
For Nu Energy media enquires please contact:
Genevieve Brannigan
Icon.pr
0411 037 109
Genevieve@iconpr.com.au
For Netball SA and Thunderbird media enquires please contact:
Clare Harris
0423 697 144
clare.harris@netballsa.asn.au
