A $40,000 nationwide design competition is set to showcase next-generation urban housing in Australia. Lake Macquarie City Council’s dWELL contest will challenge industry professionals and tertiary students to design a new style of home with wellness, innovation,...
Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council is moving closer to its goal of having all of its suitable sites powered by renewable electricity by 2030. Council has just installed its largest solar system at Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Aquatic Centre. At 265 kW, it’s also...
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS will vie for top honours in the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership’s annual National Climate Awards, which open for submissions today. The Climate Awards, now open for entries, recognise the unsung work of climate heroes in local governments...
BUSHFIRE experts and Tasmanian councils will today join together in a roundtable discussion to plan and prepare against worsening bushfires in the State. The virtual meeting, hosted by the Cities Power Partnership, will see more than 45 local and state government...
Energy-hungry office towers, university buildings, shopping centres and even chocolate factories will switch to wind power this week in a deal brokered by Melbourne City Council. Under the 10-year agreement, wind will power landmark city buildings such as the Strand...
In May 2020, Hawkesbury City Council announced signing a new electricity supply agreement, taking a huge step towards 100 per cent renewable power. The 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is the result of Council’s commitment to achieve both carbon emissions...
In nearly three years, the Cities Power Partnership has become Australia’s largest network of local governments taking action on climate change. With over 125 councils on board, we have seen tangible action and exciting projects taking place all around Australia. To...
Meet the bowling club that’s leaving fossil fuels in the gutter and rolling towards a renewable-powered future. Power price hikes and mounting energy bills were hitting the Carrington Bowling Club hard. To beat rising power bills, the club turned to solar. Supported...
Replacing street lights, installing solar panels and introducing hybrid vehicles is all being done by Dubbo Regional Council as it pushes for its new renewable energy targets. In February, council adopted a new Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan. As part of the...
Construction is underway on four mini solar farms, and additional roof-mounted solar panels, at five of the Cairns Region’s Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP). The mini solar farms will generate an estimated 2.92 gigawatt hours of energy each year, which will provide...
