For the first time in 11 years, the laws that mandate minimum energy efficiency standards are being reviewed by the states, and right now, we have a chance to shape the outcome. Under the National Construction Code (NCC), there is a proposal to increase from 6-Star...
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...
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS will vie for top honours in the Cities Power Partnership’s annual National Climate Awards, which open for submissions today. The 2021 Climate Awards, now open for entries, recognise the unsung work of climate heroes in local governments across the...
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS tackling climate change have garnered national recognition at last night’s Cities Power Partnership Awards. The Awards, run by the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, took place on Thursday 29 October virtually, recognising the unsung work of...
As Australia faces twin climate and health crises, towns and cities of all shapes and sizes have a crucial role to play in investing in initiatives that create jobs and set communities up for the future by tackling long-term problems like climate change. Towns and...
