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Renewable energy project shoots for the sun
An innovative project spearheading a new approach to renewable energy is poised to deliver environmental, economic and social benefits to Lake Macquarie.
MEDIA RELEASE: Australia’s Coal Cities Commit to Climate
Seven out of ten local governments in the Hunter Region are bucking polluting coal and gas and embracing clean energy to create jobs and set the region up for a prosperous future.
Community to take ownership of local renewable energy projects
You have an opportunity to help transition Lake Macquarie City to renewable energy while earning an annual return on your investment.
HUNDREDS EXPECTED AT NATIONAL SUMMIT ON A CLEAN, COUNCIL-LED RECOVERY
The virtual summit, Re-energise Australia: A Clean Jobs Summit, hosted by the Cities Power Partnership, will look to define opportunities for local government to create thousands of jobs and generate investment to local regions.
$40,000 design comp to showcase new ways to dWELL
Lake Macquarie City Council’s dWELL contest will challenge industry professionals and tertiary students to design a new style of home with wellness, innovation, affordability and sustainability at its heart.
MEDIA RELEASE: THIRD ANNUAL NATIONAL CLIMATE AWARDS OPEN
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.
MEDIA RELEASE: BUSHFIRE PREPAREDNESS AND CLIMATE ON THE AGENDA OF EXPERT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROUNDTABLE
BUSHFIRE experts and Tasmanian councils will today join together in a roundtable discussion to plan and prepare against worsening bushfires in the State.
Sweet stuff as shopping centres, unis and chocolate factories move to wind power
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.
Towards zero carbon: How Hawkesbury City Council is using a PPA to get there
The City of Port Phillip in Melbourne’s southeast has set a goal of achieving net zero community emissions by 2050. This case study explores how they did it, lessons learned and tips for other councils.
VIDEO: Solar saved this local bowlo
Meet the bowling club that’s leaving fossil fuels in the gutter and rolling towards a renewable-powered future.
Dubbo Regional Council outlines plan for renewable energy targets
Dubbo Regional Council is replacing street lights, installing solar panels and introducing hybrid vehicles as it pushes for its new renewable energy targets.
Solar farms power emissions reductions
Cairns council is rolling out four mini solar farms at five of the Cairns Region’s Waste Water Treatment Plants. Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said the development would make a significant contribution to Council’s emissions reduction.
Tools for a local, sustainable economic recovery
With financial hardships experienced across the board, solutions like Environmental Upgrade Agreements (EUA) that secure ongoing financial savings, while improving the efficiency and sustainability of infrastructure could be an important piece of the puzzle.
Case Study: City of Port Phillip setting net zero community emissions targets
The City of Port Phillip in Melbourne’s southeast has set a goal of achieving net zero community emissions by 2050. This case study explores how they did it, lessons learned and tips for other councils.
BLOG: Setting Net Zero Emissions Targets
Australian attitudes toward a net zero carbon future as an achievable goal are changing rapidly and many councils and communities have a net zero target set. We explore what this means for communities and why it matters.
Cities Power Partnership on track, says Nugent
Orange City Council on track cut electricity costs and the city’s carbon footprint, as part of the Cities Power Partnership program.
New partnership to contribute to a more sustainable City
The City has joined the Cities Power Partnership (CPP) to help it transition to renewable energy and achieve ambitious carbon reduction targets set out in the recently-endorsed Carbon Reduction Plan.
MEDIA RELEASE: World’s busiest coal port embraces renewables
Newcastle is reinventing itself as a renewable energy powerhouse as the local council, businesses and individuals driving clean energy uptake.