Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
WA councils pressure state government to act on clean energy

WA councils pressure state government to act on clean energy

Post-election, it’s clear that local governments will be instrumental in continuing to lead the charge on climate action by fostering renewable energy projects, encouraging efficiency, and reducing transport emissions in their communities – essentially leading...
Azility partners with Cities Power Partnership to measure energy

Azility partners with Cities Power Partnership to measure energy

We’re excited to announce that, from July, Cities Power Partnership councils will have bespoke free access to the Azility emissions reporting and energy platform. Formerly known as Planet Footprint, Azility is the most comprehensive platform available for local...
Renewables Boom in South Australia Means Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Renewables Boom in South Australia Means Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

There’s no denying it: South Australia’s continuing transition away from fossil fuels and toward investment in renewable energy shows that it is possible to provide a clean and reliable supply of electricity, create jobs and boost the economy – all in one fell...
Energy revolution is powering community evolution

Energy revolution is powering community evolution

A change is coming. In fact, it’s already happening. Across the country, we’re seeing the birth of a new regional industry – renewable energy. Australia is one of the sunniest, windiest places on earth, so it’s no surprise that we’re in...
Councils Need Government Backing for a Green Light on EV Uptake

Councils Need Government Backing for a Green Light on EV Uptake

Before we tell you about some great things our member councils are doing with electric vehicles, have a read of this letter the Climate Council wrote to the PM, ensuring him the Aussie weekend was not in danger, but alive and well with electric vehicles in our future....
Communities are taking the lead on climate change

Communities are taking the lead on climate change

Regional communities like mine — Victoria’s Hepburn Shire — are on the climate change frontline. Our experience battling bushfires in February, at the end of Australia’s hottest summer on record, shows what a precarious position we’re in. And...