Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS (Minister of Energy and Resources): One hundred and eighty families living in Māori and public homes are set to benefit from locally generated clean, cheap power as a result of Government funding for small-scale renewable energy trials. This includes 12 projects to develop renewable products which will also help to bring energy independence to remote communities. This programme is in addition to other Government action to support people with their energy costs including the winter energy payment, Warmer Kiwi Homes, and cutting petrol excise by 25c per litre.