There was no wind-generated electricity, and we didn't have the nation's most advanced building and appliance efficiency standards as we later adopted.
SYDNEY, Australia (CNN) -- The rush for "green power" is gathering pace in Australia, where power producers and distributors are committing more funds to wind-generated electricity that they hope will cut greenhouse gas emissions.
The electricity generated by a micro-wind turbine is transmitted and stored in a battery before being used to drive home electrical appliances such as lights, LCD monitors and TV sets.