Solar and energy

Charge Ahead

Charge Ahead and take action on climate change. Make the changes needed to love where you live.

What can you do? Take a look at the information below for ways you can reduce your electricity use, install solar panels and other changes to lower your carbon footprint.

Energy and Solar Expert Advisory Service

Are you wondering how you can reduce your energy bill? Book an appointment with our independent experts.

Solar and energy information sessions

Free information sessions to help simplify solar and provide energy efficiency tips for your house / apartment / business.

Simplifying solar

Council is working with the community to help residents install solar to dramatically reduce emissions and potentially reduce your energy...

Energy efficiency

Find out how to make your home and business more energy efficient.

Sustainability rebates and incentives

Find out about government rebates and other financial support available to you.

'Climate Clever' home carbon tracking app

A free online tool that calculates your home’s carbon footprint and offers easy to follow actions to reduce your energy...

Cities power partnership

Council joined the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership program in January 2018 to accelerate emission reduction and clean energy use.

Case studies

Read about how local residents and businesses are reducing both their energy bills and carbon emissions in their homes and...