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Cities Power Partnership announces new director and growth plans
THE CLIMATE COUNCIL’S CITIES Power Partnership, Australia’s largest local government climate alliance, has welcomed a new director to lead the program as it enters a fresh stage of growth. David Craven, formerly Australian representative for the C40 Cities Climate...Can you imagine an Australia without beaches?
Margaret River, one of the world’s most beloved surf spots, is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts unless urgent action is taken.
That’s why the world’s top surfers joined forces with the Margaret River community to turn the tide on climate change.
A Renewables Road Trip
Ever wonder what a sea of 800K solar panels looks like? We found out on our South Australian Renewables Road Trip. From wind and solar farms to the big battery, we covered a lot of ground.
Letter | John, what if that climate science is correct?
Cr Jess Jennings on why climate change is a right-to-farm issue with a very simple logic: more emissions cause more droughts.
MEDIA RELEASE: COUNCILS CALL FOR A STATE 50% RENEWABLES TARGET BY 2030
Western Australian councils called on the State Government to commit to renewable energy target of 50% by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050.
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...
MEDIA RELEASE: WA COUNCILS URGE STATE TO STEP UP ON CLEAN ENERGY
Local governments across Western Australia have joined forces to call for a renewed state commitment to renewable energy and tackling climate change.
Media release: Climate action swells in Margaret River
THE WORLD’S TOP SURFERS have joined forces with the Margaret River community to turn the tide on climate change at a landmark Climate Action Summit held today. The community-driven Summit, supported by the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, the World Surf League and...
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...
Mayors demand climate action from next Federal Government
MAYORS FROM COUNCILS across the country have demanded that the next Federal Government take swift action to tackle climate change in a joint statement released today. Fifteen mayors from the Cities Power Partnership, Australia’s largest local government climate...
Joint Statement by Australian Mayors
COUNCILS CONGREGATE IN AUSTRALIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY CAPITAL
Port Augusta has just marked three years since its last coal power station closed down. Now, this pioneer regional city is thriving on renewable energy and 14 councils from all around Australia have travelled to South Australia to witness this world-leading renewable revolution.
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
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
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....
Media release: Councils ready to charge on EVs but need Federal green light
COUNCILS ACROSS THE COUNTRY have already started planning for electric vehicle fleet upgrades and infrastructure, but say that Federal or State Government support would enable them to do much more according to a survey carried out by the Cities Power Partnership. The...Hepburn Shire is getting it done – with Gusto
Hepburn Shire in Central Victoria is an Australian community that’s showing us that the clean energy transformation isn’t just possible – it’s already underway.
