As requested by the Government, the cost to date of running  diesel generators is $4.9 million.

This is consistent with the original estimate of $11 million per 100 MW a month.

Hydro Tasmania has been working positively with the Government, TasNetworks and suppliers to implement the Energy Supply Plan, including the rollout of temporary diesel generation.

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Released by Samantha Meyer, 03 6230 5746; samantha.meyer@hydro.com.au