Blacktown City Council
We are actively engaged in the protection of the global climate and are now witnessing tangible greenhouse gas reductions by setting realistic targets and developing detailed strategies. This not only protects the environment but our quality of life as well.
A word from the Mayor
Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Community
- Council has been engaged in the issue of greenhouse gas and energy reduction through the Living Energy Smart Workshop and various forms of educational material distributed through Council environment events.
Corporate
- Council has conducted several lighting retrofits (street & office), installed power factor correction equipment, energy conservation units, Solar Panels on a child care centre, and purchases green power.
Future greenhouse abatement actions
- Council is currently engaging in the development of an Energy Performance Contract and has just committed to a waste contract with the UR3R waste facility that diverts organic waste from landfill and utilises waste generated methane as an energy supply.
More information
Contact: Kate Valentine
Web Address: www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Updated: April 2007
CCP Facts
State: New South Wales
Date joined:
January 2001
Current Milestone:
Milestone 4