The fortunes of the town of Innamincka are about to change, because they are sitting on the edge of the Cooper Basin. It may be sizzling above ground, but the rocks five kilometres below Innamincka are super-heated, providing a new and clean source of energy. Resident Leon, the publican says, “Everyone in town is excited, everyone has to live next to a noisy generator. And anything you do out here is expensive, it all has to be freighted in. Anywhere you can save some money is great.” Up until now, the pub has been using between around 3,000 litres of diesel fuel every week. When the new generator is switched on that should drop to zero.