Renewable Energy
Giving councils choice with battery storage
Council Journalist Renewable Energy, Sponsored Editorial, Technology 0Neighbourhood and community batteries are becoming an increasingly important part of the local and national electricity market. And now,...
$6M battery program for VIC
Sarah MacNamara News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability, VIC 0The Victorian Government has announced that six projects will share more than $6 million to deliver 25 neighbourhood batteries...
New Community Energy Upgrades Fund open to applications
Kody Cook Council, Electric vehicles, News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability 0The first round of the Federal Government’s new Community Energy Upgrades Fund is now open to applications from local...
New guide helping consumers invest in rooftop solar
Kody Cook Council, News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability, Technology 0The Federal Government has released the Solar Consumer Guide, which is designed to inform Australians about the potential benefits...
Victorian councils band together for sustainability initiative
Sarah MacNamara News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability, VIC 0Over 50 councils across Victoria have joined forces in a council-led procurement process to encourage an uptake in renewable...
Council collaboration develops proposal for carbon to ethanol plant
Steph Barker Environment and Sustainability, Features, Project, Renewable Energy 0By Steph Barker, Journalist, Council Magazine Working with member councils, industry, government agencies and other stakeholders, the Eastern Metropolitan...
Brisbane recognised as world-class sustainable city by UN
Yasmin Isaacs Civil Construction, Energy Efficiency, News, Project, Renewable Energy, Transport, Urban Development 0Brisbane has attained gold level under the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Cities Global Initiative, becoming the...
NSW Council requests further consideration for offshore wind area
Yasmin Isaacs Civil Construction, Condition Assessment, Council In Focus, Environment and Sustainability, News, Renewable Energy 1Following community concerns, Wollongong City Council in New South Wales is expected to make a submission regarding the Federal...
Jemena’s new renewable gas venture
Council Journalist Environment and Sustainability, Project, Renewable Energy, Sponsored Editorial 0The execution of Australia’s energy transition is becoming more urgent, leading to new, innovative ways of reducing emissions being...
Ballarat looks to power aquatic centre by renewables
Kody Cook Community Services, Council, Energy Efficiency, Environment and Sustainability, News, Planning, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Welfare 0The City of Ballarat has partnered with global aquatic centre expert, Beca, to determine the potential for the Ballarat...
Singleton reveals net zero targets
Kody Cook Council, News, NSW, Planning, Policy, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability 0Singleton Council has revealed new emissions reduction targets as part of its Singleton Emissions Reduction Action Plan (ERAP), showcasing...
Bioenergy funding boost for VIC Councils
Kody Cook Environment and Sustainability, Project, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, VIC 0Sustainability Victoria has announced it will be providing just over $8 million in funding through the Waste to Energy...
North Epping to receive community battery
Kody Cook Council, Energy Efficiency, Environment and Sustainability, News, NSW, Project, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability 0Hornsby Shire Council, in partnership with Ausgrid, has successfully secured a $500,000 grant from the New South Wales Government...
Healesville Council installs battery storage system
Steph Barker Council, News, Renewable Energy, Sustainability 0A 108kWh battery has been installed at Healesville Community Link as part of the Active Energy Precincts Project –...
Melbourne Council receives $500k battery grant
Steph Barker Council, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability, VIC 0Merri-bek City Council has received a $500,000 Federal Government grant to install a community battery. The battery is to...
Darwin funds environment and climate change initiatives
Tayla Oates Civil Construction, Community Services, Council, Environment and Sustainability, News, Project, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability 1The City of Darwin has announced its Environment and Climate Change Grants program is now open, aiming to support...
What does the NCC 2022 section J9D3 mean to you?
Council Journalist Renewable Energy, Smart Cities, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability, Technology 0The new National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 is set to come into full effect in May 2023, including new...
Council extends landfill gas project to reduce emissions
Steph Barker Council, Environment and Sustainability, News, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, VIC 0The Hyland Highway Landfill Gas Project has recently been extended by the Latrobe City Council. The Council’s Sustainability and...