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Wednesday 13 July

Inner West Council is now 100% renewable

Inner West Council is now powered by 100% renewable electricity following a landmark energy deal between 25 councils and three NSW solar farms. The agreement, brokered between Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) and retailer ZEN energy, supplies Inner West with renewable power from Moree, Hilston and Nevertire solar farms.

Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and adopted a Climate and Renewables Strategy with aims to become carbon neutral and 100% renewable for electricity by 2025. This energy agreement delivers on the renewable energy target early and will more than halve Council's current carbon footprint.

The deal is the latest in a series of climate initiatives which include:

Becoming the first council to divest 100% from fossil fuels in 2019
More than doubling rooftop solar PV capacity in 18 months across Council pools, libraries, early learning centres and offices
Retrofitting over 4,000 residential streetlights with LEDs
Assisting residents and businesses to transition to renewable energy and local schools to go solar.

Footprints Ecofestival is on Saturday 3 September. Apply for a stall until Sunday 17 July

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Applications open for Local Democracy Groups until Monday 18 July

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Enter the Plastic Free July photo competition

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Composting and worm farming workshop Saturday 23 July

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Linkedin Learning at your library - sustainability courses available with your library membership

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Organic Buyers Group starting at Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre from Thursday 28 July

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