Councils get ‘green’ star for emissions initiatives
Local councils are all taking steps to reduce operational and community emissions, an analysis has found.
6 February, 2020
Clean energy
Commonwealth announces ‘landmark’ energy deal with NSW
The PM says he hopes for more energy deals with the states after a $2 billion gas agreement with NSW.
31 January, 2020
City of Newcastle wins top environment award
Newcastle was named overall winner at the LGNSW environment awards.
5 December, 2019
City of Sydney to go totally renewable by 2020
All of City of Sydney’s pools, libraries and council buildings will be powered by wind and solar under a $60 million clean energy deal.
22 October, 2019
Heated debate as climate emergency motion scrapes through
A motion to declare a climate change emergency has narrowly passed at the LGNSW conference.
17 October, 2019
Discovery could generate biofuel from wastewater
Scientists have discovered a high-tech filter used to purify water can also extract biogas.
14 October, 2019
ACT sets sight on zero-emissions government
The ACT government plans to cut emissions by more than a third by 2025.
23 September, 2019
Clearer policy needed on energy from waste
As landfills reach capacity, and waste disposal costs soar, the energy from waste alternative has gathered momentum over the last few years.
16 September, 2019
Australia’s top ten solar-powered suburbs
Queensland is home to the nation’s most solar-friendly houses, according to a new report.
8 April, 2019
Electric vehicle charging network a high national priority
Australia needs to get a nationwide charging network in place to respond to the expected increase in electric vehicles.
13 March, 2019
Governments must collaborate on bioenergy: report
The Commonwealth could generate regional jobs and reduce waste by stimulating Australia’s bioenergy sector, a new analysis says.
4 December, 2018
Local government turns unwanted straw into bioenergy
A council has taken out top honours in national bioenergy awards for converting farmers’ wasted straw pellets into energy.
5 November, 2018
Solar farms power council’s economic agenda
A regional council’s sustainability program is creating 800 construction jobs and delivering $90 million to the economy.
5 November, 2018
The internet of energy: Australia’s future network
Australia’s future energy grid needs to be completely re-imagined if it is to keep up with evolving needs, an analyst says.
29 October, 2018
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