Canterbury City Council
Residents have already seen the benefits of the program, with substantial reductions in their electricity and water bills. It's a great way to save money and the environment too. I encourage residents to reduce their energy use.
A word from the Mayor
Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Community
- Council implementation of Kilowatt Kutters: 40 free home energy audits (20 with Energy Smart Home Ratings) and retrofits of energy and water saving products.
- Household Energy Survey and "Who's Emitting What?" report prepared by SSROC.
- Fridge Buyback, Solid Fuel Heater Buyback.
Travel
- Transport Access Guide of bus routes and cycleways.
- 4 cylinder cars for leaseback, LPG for pool vehicles.
- Cycle path upgrades.
Corporate
- Energy Performance Contract negotiations.
- Energy Star enabled office equipment.
- Timers on lighting outside office hours.
- Organisational review.
Future greenhouse abatement actions
- Council reduction in corporate emissions by 20 per cent on 2000 levels by 2010.
- To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent across the Southern Sydney Region by 2010. (Southern Sydney Region Organisation of Councils (SSROC) Goal).
- Implementation of the Energy Savings Plan.
More information
Contact: Louise Rhodes
Web Address: www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au
Updated: April 2007
CCP Facts
State: New South Wales
Date joined:
2000
Current Milestone:
CCP Plus
Canterbury Kilowatt Kutters
Credit: Angela Maier