Councils would become renewable energy retailers under an innovative proposal.
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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.
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.
ACT sets sight on zero-emissions government
The ACT government plans to cut emissions by more than a third by 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$6 billion Snowy purchase agreed
After nearly a year of negotiations, the Commonwealth Government has reached an agreement with the New South Wales and Victorian Governments to take full ownership of Snowy Hydro, as the…
More councils sign up for climate action
The City of Sydney, City of Darwin and Brisbane City Council have all joined the Cities Power Partnership, and initiative of the Climate Council to encourage Local Government Authorities to…