Australia’s largest network of local councils leading the way to a thriving, zero emissions future
+170 local government areas
+500 cities & towns
+65% of Australians represented
650+
climate & energy pledges
50+
networking knowledge-sharing events
500+
resources to access
The Cities Power Partnership gives local government the tools, the connections and the momentum to capitalise on the global shift to a clean economy.
Future-proofing paradise
With an abundance of sun and wind, Cairns is leading the way to a clean, healthy future.
What is the Cities Power Partnership?
Find out how we help councils from around the country accelerate local action on climate.
From coal to renewables
Meet Newcastle, the world’s busiest coal port that’s reinventing itself as a renewable energy powerhouse.
Local climate progress
From totally renewable communities to Australia's biggest solar farm, the local climate revolution revolution is gaining momentum.
Getting it done with Gusto
Hepburn Shire is leading the race to become Australia’s first renewable-powered community.
Our members
Cities Power Partnership councils are from all around the country, with new ones joining regularly to create cleaner cities, a healthy environment and thriving communities.
ACT
NSW
- Albury City Council
- Bathurst Regional Council
- Bayside Council
- Bega Valley Shire
- Bellingen Shire Council
- Blacktown City Council
- Blue Mountains City Council
- Broken Hill City Council
- Byron Shire Council
- City of Canterbury-Bankstown
- Central Coast Council
- Cessnock City Council
- Clarence Valley Council
- Coffs Harbour
- Cowra Council
- Cumberland Council
- Dubbo Regional Council
- Eurobodalla Council
- Georges River Council
- Hawkesbury City Council
- Hornsby Shire Council
- Hunter’s Hill Council
- Inner West Council
- Kiama Council
- Ku-ring-gai Council
- Lane Cove Council
- Lake Macquarie
- Lismore City Council
- Maitland City Council
- Mosman Council
- MidCoast Council
- Muswellbrook Shire Council
- Nambucca Shire Council
- City of NewcastleÂ
- Northern Beaches Council
- North Sydney Council
- Orange City Council
- Parkes Shire Council
- City of Parramatta
- Penrith City Council
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Port Stephens Council
- Randwick City Council
- City of Ryde
- Shellharbour City Council
- Shoalhaven City Council
- Singleton Shire Council
- City of Sydney
- Tweed Shire
- Upper Hunter Shire Council
- City of Wagga Wagga
- Waverley Council
- Willoughby Council
- Wingecarribee Shire
- Wollongong City Council
- Woollahra Municipal Council
QLD
- Brisbane City CouncilÂ
- Bundaberg Regional Council
- Cairns Regional Council
- Douglas Shire Council
- Gympie Regional Council
- Ipswich City CouncilÂ
- Livingstone Shire CouncilÂ
- Logan City Council
- Mackay Regional Council
- Moreton Bay Regional Council
- Noosa Shire Council
- Sunshine Coast Council
- Whitsunday Regional Council
SA
WA
- City of Albany
- City of Armadale
- Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
- Town of Bassendean
- City of Bayswater
- City of Belmont
- City of Bunbury
- City of Busselton
- City of Canning
- City of Cockburn
- Town of Cottesloe
- Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup
- The Shire of Esperance
- City of Fremantle
- City of Gosnells
- City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
- City of Kwinana
- City of Mandurah
- City of Melville
- Shire of Mundaring
- Shire of Murray
- Shire of NorthamÂ
- City of Rockingham
- Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
- City of South Perth
- City of Subiaco
- City of Stirling
- City of Swan
- Town of Victoria Park
- City of Vincent
VIC
- City of Ballarat
- Baw Baw Shire Council
- Benalla Rural City CouncilÂ
- City of Boroondara
- City of Darebin
- East Gippsland Shire Council
- Frankston City Council
- City of Greater Dandenong
- City of Greater Geelong
- Hepburn Shire Council
- City of Melbourne
- Mildura Rural City Council
- City of Monash
- Mitchell Shire Council
- Moonee Valley City Council
- Moreland City Council
- Mornington Peninsula Shire
- Mount Alexander Shire Council
- Nillumbik Shire Council
- City of Port Phillip
- Borough of Queenscliffe
- Strathbogie Shire Council
- Stonnington City Council
- Rural City of Wangaratta
- Warrnambool City Council
- Wellington Shire Council
- Wyndham CityÂ
- City of Yarra
- Yarra Ranges CouncilÂ
Benefits for Members
As a member, you are part of a trailblazing group of local governments taking significant strides to a cleaner, safe future for your community.
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Sharing knowledge
From hundreds of resources in our Knowledge Hub to our monthly webinars by experts, councils have access to the information and resources they need to get local climate and energy projects up and running.
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Fostering collaboration
At the heart of the Cities Power Partnership is connection and sharing between participants. From nation-wide events to our online forum, councils have ample opportunity to connect and work together.
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Accelerating climate initiatives
We welcome councils of all shapes and sizes – from small regional towns to large metropolitan cities. Councils make five action pledges in either renewable energy, efficiency, transport or collaborating to accelerate local climate initiatives.
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Celebrating success
We’re dedicated to sharing the climate success stories of local councils and communities. As part of the Climate Council, the number one climate change media communications organisation, we’re well placed to help councils profile their renewable energy and sustainability work.
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What our members are saying
City of Newcastle
NSW
A fantastic program for councils to be a part of. Having a reliable source of information available for those who need it is very valuable and key to accelerating Australia’s local energy transition.
Cairns Regional Council
QLD
Participating in the Cities Power Partnership, combined with being on-track to reach our 2020 target has raised councillor and staff awareness of important emissions reduction projects. Ongoing support through the program is incredibly vital to maintaining Council’s momentum and meaningful action on climate.
City of Onkapagina
SA
The Cities Power Partnership provides Onkaparinga, and all other member councils, with an opportunity to share knowledge, better understand the impacts of climate change, and develop effective strategies in response. The program also provides a visible and credible platform to demonstrate the work we’re doing to alleviate the risks of climate change in our region.
Noosa Shire Council
QLD
Well done on the program and in particular the media coverage highlighting what local councils are doing.
Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA)
Cities Power Partnership has been a fantastic partner to work with to support local government’s response to climate change. We’ve participated in Cities Power Partnership events that helped us draw together councils from across the state to explore innovative climate solutions. The only way councils can effectively tackle climate change is by working together and the Cities Power Partnership helps us do that across Australia.
Would you like to see innovative community energy projects, more solar on rooftops, or sustainable public transport in your local area?
People like you driving councils to join our program is helping to accelerate climate action around Australia.
Get in touch with your local council and encourage them to join us.
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