Thousands of Northern Territory residents hit with massive power bills

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Thousands of Jacana Energy customers in the Northern Territory are facing massive power bills, some exceeding $6,000, due to a smart meter system bungle by Power and Water Corporation (PWC).
Billing delays and discrepancies have caused significant financial strain for residents.

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Thousands of Jacana Energy customers in the Northern Territory are facing massive power bills, some exceeding $6,000, due to a smart meter system bungle by Power and Water Corporation (PWC). Billing delays and discrepancies have caused significant financial strain for residents.

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