local government

Nillumbik Council tenders for solar farm, possible battery on former landfill site

Plans to build a solar farm on a former landfill site in Melbourne’s north have reached a “key milestone” after…

June 22, 2020

More than half Australia’s local governments have zero emissions targets

New study shows nearly 40% of Australia's largest local governments have committed to a net zero target by or before…

February 4, 2020

NSW coal city, Newcastle, sets sights on 100 per cent renewables

NSW city best known for its busy coal port wants to take council operations 100% renewable by 2020, with a…

August 28, 2019

Tweed Shire Council racks up 1.3MW of rooftop solar – batteries next

Tweed Shire Council says its cumulative solar installs will generate around 1,300MWh/pa from PV by year's end, saving it $200,000…

October 30, 2018

Shepparton council set to go solar, as PV farm plans remain in limbo

City of Greater Shepparton awards tender to install solar across council buildings; awaits state govt decision on 250MW of proposed…

March 26, 2018