New report finds improving minimum energy efficiency standards from 6 to 7-Stars would save Australians an average of $450 per year.
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Celebrating a Green Christmas
No, we’re never going to experience a white Christmas here in Australia but there are some places around the country doing their best to have a green one! See below for some lovely examples of councils and cities spearheading environmentally friendly and...
Electric Vehicles: A Day On The Track
We spent a day on the track to create awareness and accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles at EV Test Drive Day hosted by CEFC and Transport for NSW.
Electrifying Council Power Tools
Today, most tradies in Australia have voluntarily switched to battery-powered tools. The trend has been accelerated by more-powerful and longer-lasting batteries. A similar but slower changeover to battery power is taking place with garden tools.
In the lead up to COP26, will you join these climate campaigns?
This year nations are renewing or accelerating responses climate, find out how you council can get involved.
Inner West Council: Pathways to Solar for the Whole Community
In 2018, Inner West found that rooftop solar PV uptake in the region was low, so the council developed a plan to ‘Go Solar’.
Net Zero: How are Australian councils playing their part?
Find out what ‘net zero’ means, why it matters and which Aussie local governments are leading the charge.
New funding model: how councils can help local businesses get on board with clean energy
The Cities Power Partnership and Better Building Finance are working together to help councils inform local businesses about climate and energy funding.
Pilot program to help new member councils cut emissions
We’ve launched a pilot program that will help Australian councils make evidence-based decisions when choosing emissions reduction actions.
The Shocking Truth About Gas
The Government has promoted the idea of a ‘gas-led recovery’ to lead us out of the economic downturn, but experts and analysts say otherwise.