Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
Western Sydney councils join national climate network

Western Sydney councils join national climate network

The peak body representing councils in Greater Western Sydney — the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WRSOC) — has joined the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership network to enhance collaboration on clean energy and climate initiatives. The...
And the 2023 Climate Award Winners are…

And the 2023 Climate Award Winners are…

As Australia’s largest local government climate alliance we are thrilled to recognise outstanding council-led initiatives from around the country, and celebrate the achievements of our members. This year’s finalists and winners are… Renewable Energy...
National Summit: Councils race ahead with clean transport

National Summit: Councils race ahead with clean transport

MORE THAN 100 local government leaders – from Wagga Wagga to Launceston – are rallying together in Melbourne today to accelerate the uptake of clean transport in their communities, as part of the Climate Summit for Local Government. Ahead of World EV Day...
2023 Community Choice Awards

2023 Community Choice Awards

Which town or city in Australia has got the best and brightest climate project going? We need you to help us decide! The Cities Power Partnership Climate Awards draw entries from our member councils all over the country vying for top honor in categories like...
Tipper body changes the EV truck market

Tipper body changes the EV truck market

After fronting the media at the Brisbane Truck Show in his new role as General Manager – Light Vehicles at Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD), I caught up with Bill Gillespie to find out more about FMD and their plans to leverage their initial success with the T5 light...
The age of affordable EVs has arrived in Australia

The age of affordable EVs has arrived in Australia

Something big happened in Australia last week. Within days of each other, two electric vehicles were launched with price tags below $39,000. MG unveiled its MG4 on Monday for $38,990, and held the title of Australia’s most affordable EV for just four days before BYD...
Hunter councils partner with national climate network

Hunter councils partner with national climate network

AN entire region of NSW has committed to collaborating on shared climate goals, today entering into a Regional Partnership with Australia’s largest local government climate network, the Cities Power Partnership. The Hunter Joint Organisation (Hunter JO), located in...