The Cities Power Partnership is a free, national program that celebrates and accelerates local government climate solutions.
Project implemented: June 2017
To empower local governments across Australia to become a force for positive action on climate change.
Councils are crucial to Australia’s climate solution and can build community renewable energy capacity and climate resilience.
Partners access online knowledge resources and tools, are buddied with two other councils and are profiled in the media.
Partners have 6 months to select 5 key climate actions covering renewable energy, efficiency, transport and advocacy.
Partners report on progress against key actions in a 6 monthly survey, following the submission of their 5 pledge items.
The Cities Power Partnership is a free, national program that celebrates and accelerates local government climate solutions.
Having swiftly grown to 70 councils representing over 8 million Australians, the program works with councils to tackle climate change locally, from tiny rural shires through to the largest metropolitan councils.
Councils pledge to reduce their climate impact through renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transport and other climate solutions. They have access to expert support and are connected with other councils to share knowledge.