Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
CEO interview: Orange goes 100% renewable

CEO interview: Orange goes 100% renewable

David Waddell is the Chief Executive Officer at Orange City Council. Orange recently announced they will use 100% renewable energy to power its large sites and streetlights from January 1, 2023. Through this deal, together with Council’s renewable energy action plan...
Adelaide is cutting emissions with renewable energy rebates

Adelaide is cutting emissions with renewable energy rebates

The City of Adelaide’s Sustainability Incentive Scheme is supporting businesses and households to reduce their carbon emissions by embracing energy efficiency, sustainable transport and renewable energy. This case study explores how wide scale emissions reductions can...
Tracking Progress: 2021 Snapshot of Council Action on Climate Change

Tracking Progress: 2021 Snapshot of Council Action on Climate Change

In four years, the Cities Power Partnership (CPP) has become Australia’s largest network of local councils leading the way to a thriving, zero emissions future. With over 165 councils on board, we have seen tangible action and huge emissions reductions taking place...
Australian first pilot program to help councils slash emissions

Australian first pilot program to help councils slash emissions

The Cities Power Partnership and Ironbark Sustainability have joined forces to launch an Australian first program that will enable local governments to make evidence-based decisions when investing in emissions reduction projects. The pilot program uses the Cities...