In a giant step towards zero emissions, 51 WA councils are set to sign up for an Australian-first renewable energy agreement.
Negotiated by the WA Local Government Association, the new aggregated agreement has the potential to deliver 100 per cent renewable power to 51 councils.
The WA councils have until Thursday, November 18, to formalise their participation in the project, which would make it the largest of its kind undertaken in Australia.
WALGA president Mayor Tracey Roberts said the agreement would deliver both the option for 100 per cent renewable energy for the sector’s contestable supply and savings of up to $5 million.
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“The enthusiasm for this project in the sector and the terms that have been achieved for the community are outstanding,” Mayor Roberts said.
“There is a genuine appetite in the local government sector to lead the way on zero emissions and the shift to renewable energy is a giant step in the right direction.”
The WA Local Government initiative is the first renewables and carbon offset aggregation project granted authorisation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
It will access the renewable energy supply from three WA wind farms at Albany, Emu Downs and Collgar.
“Sourcing renewable energy from WA providers was a strong requirement of the sector and further supports the direct benefit to the community in supporting local industry,” Mayor Roberts said.
