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To achieve net zero emissions, councils need to plan and develop a strategy for their operational and community emissions.

There will be a range of emission sources within your council or Local Government Area (LGA). These will include but aren’t limited to transport, energy, waste, industry, and agriculture.

The NSW Government supports farmers to use renewable energy to reduce operational costs and drought proof their farm. 

By reducing emissions and moving to net zero, councils can help to limit climate change and reduce the impacts of climate change in their region. 

While every council will have a unique emissions profile, most emissions will come from common sources. Use the following quick-start guide to save energy and money, and reduce emissions from the most common sources for local councils and communities. 

In 2021, we partnered with Local Government NSW to deliver the Net Zero emissions insights webinar series. This three-part series provides information to local councils on reducing emissions within their council and communities.  

In May 2020, a study was conducted into the collective action New South Wales councils were taking to reduce emissions in their operations and local community.

NSW is a leader in the development of large-scale solar projects. These solar farms support jobs and investment in regional NSW, help to diversify the State’s energy mix and drive down costs for future large-scale solar developments.