Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
Five Councils Championing Sustainable Transport

Five Councils Championing Sustainable Transport

Transport is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions and our country’s third biggest source of climate pollution. The People and Transport National Poll 2022, commissioned by the Climate Council and conducted by YouGov, found that more...
Electrifying Council Power Tools

Electrifying Council Power Tools

*This article was written by City of Yarra resident and transport consultant, Harry Barber. Harry has written two reports on this topic. For more information or links to the full reports, please email Harry on [email protected] Today, most tradies in Australia...
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...