Hurstville City Council
Local Councils have a great capacity to act as a model for efficient energy use, greenhouse gas abatement and the utilisation of renewable energy. Many councils in Australia, including Hurstville, have joined the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia program to respond to the greenhouse effect and climate change.
By acting locally, Council is demonstrating its commitment to stabilising greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. Council will continue to work towards greenhouse reduction for a sustainable future.
A word from the Mayor
Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Community
- Environmental assessments and retrofits of businesses
- Annual native plant give aways
- Sustainable schools education program
- Eco-living workshops
- Annual Sustainability Expo
- Enviro-works course for residents
- Environmental education through media publicity and events
- Fridge buyback program.
Travel
- Motor vehicle downsizing to four cylinder vehicles
- Distribution of Transport Access Guide to promote public transport to Council's civic and cultural precinct.
Corporate
- Adoption of Energy Savings Action Plan
- LPG vehicle trial
- Branch library upgrade leading to annual greenhouse savings of 13 tonnes of carbon dioxide
- Installation of power factor correction equipment in Civic Centre and Aquatic Centre
- Replacement of 144 old computer monitors with new LCD screens
- Eco-action fact sheets for staff on paper recycling etc.
Future greenhouse abatement actions
- Environmental sustainability guidelines for new Council assets (covering energy efficiency)
- Implementation of Energy Savings Action Plan
- Continue to participate in regional greenhouse abatement programs through SSROC
- Continue to manage Council's Revolving Energy and Water Fund
- Community workshops and sustainable living expo to promote energy efficiency around the home.
More information
Contact: Cindy Cunningham
Web Address: www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au
Updated: November 2007
CCP Facts
State: New South Wales
Date joined:
August 2000
Current Milestone:
Milestone 4
Bike Fleet