ACT sets sight on zero-emissions government
The ACT government plans to cut emissions by more than a third by 2025.
23 September, 2019
Clean energy
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
Sweden’s sustainable cities a lesson for Australia
The involvement of local government has been essential to Swedish city’s remarkable carbon reduction success, experts say.
26 October, 2018
Recognising councils’ action on climate change
A council’s floating solar farm and a museum’s energy upgrade project are among local government climate change initiatives recognised in awards.
22 October, 2018
Landmark renewable energy deal to slash emissions
Major agreement will see 18 NSW councils secure more than a third of their retail energy from a renewable energy generator.
14 October, 2018
Partnership powering councils’ climate change action
A not-for-profit initiative supporting local government efforts to reduce emissions and adopt clean energy has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the interest from councils.
23 July, 2018
Councils are “leading action” on climate change
Local governments are increasingly adopting corporate emissions reduction targets but are challenged by a lack of resourcing, report finds.
21 May, 2018
Online tool to help governments plan solar use
A new platform that calculates the solar power potential of rooftops promises to help local councils and urban planners make decisions about investments in solar.
12 April, 2018
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