View the highlights from Cities Power Partnership’s 2021 Climate Awards.
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Climate change summit in Kiama a hot topic
Some of the world’s best minds working to tackle climate change will arrive in Kiama for the inaugural Cities Power Partnership National Summit, on October 18-19.
Councils crowned climate leaders at national awards
Local governments delivering clean energy solutions have garnered national recognition at the 2021 Cities Power Partnership Awards.
Darebin Council expands multimillion-dollar solar loans scheme
THOUSANDS of people could have their energy bills slashed under a $20 million solar loan program. Households could save up to $520 a year under the Solar Saver program, which Darebin Council expanded to a further 2000 households recently. Mayor Kim Le Cerf said the...
Darebin council wins national climate award
City of Darebin took out top honours for spearheading the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) at the 2021 Cities Power Partnership Awards.
Enough is enough: Flood affected mayors and councillors call for more support
Thirty-one mayors and councillors from some of the most flood damaged regions have called on the government to do more to protect communities.
Keeping Climate on the Economic Agenda
With the current economic climate, reduced council rates and the focus on recovering the economy, many councils have seen climate change action and priorities fall to the wayside. While this can be discouraging, there are ample opportunities to bridge the gap between...
Local councils unite to launch one of the largest emissions reduction projects
In 2021, Darebin Council spearheaded the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO), the largest emissions reduction project ever undertaken by Australian local governments.