A Sydney council is developing a ‘sustainability calculator’ that rates how green major developments are ahead of approval.
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Collective energy projects cut ratepayer bills by $36m
A group of Western Sydney councils says working together on sustainable energy projects has helped cut ratepayer energy bills by $36 million.
Vic Transport Department asks for industry input on ZEB transition
Victoria has launched a consultation paper asking industry for input on the transition to zero emissions buses.
Two new battery projects approved for NSW
The NSW government has approved two new battery projects in the state’s Central-West and Upper Hunter.
City of Newcastle welcomes major renewable energy initiatives
City of Newcastle has welcomed recent major announcements which it says will transform the region into a renewable energy hub.
Council climate network signs first regional partnership
The Hunter JO is the first joint local government entity to enter into a regional climate partnership with the Cities Power Partnership.
Queensland Council claims record in war against landfill
A regional Queensland council says investing in a new recycling facility has helped it cut landfill by 65 per cent.
‘No worse than traffic’: cutting through the noise about wind farms
South Australian researchers have found that the noise from windfarms is no more likely to wake you from sleep than traffic noise.
Govt pours $30m into sustainable aviation fuel industry
The federal government is providing $30 million via its renewable investment agency ARENA to boost the sustainable aviation fuel industry.
Joint statement calls for mandatory fuel efficiency standards
Australian councillors have jointly caled for mandatory fuel efficiency standards to drive the supply of affordable EVs.