By Tate Papworth
The Brimbank council will review its 10-year strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning the municipality to a low carbon city.
The council endorsed a mid-term review of the Revised Greenhouse Reduction Strategy 2013-2023 during its July meeting and said it intends to implement a range of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.
Brimbank mayor Margaret Giudice said it was important that the council continued implementing innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that not only benefit the environment, but also deliver cost savings.
“We’re determined to continue our drive to reduce emissions and support climate change action in Brimbank,” Cr Giudice said.
“Under this strategy, we’re reducing resource use and costs across Brimbank with projects including street lighting changeover to LED lights, energy efficiency upgrades, transitioning our council fleet vehicles to renewable energy sources and installing solar energy systems in council facilities.
“We are also delivering programs that assist residents and businesses to improve energy efficiency and access affordable solar energy systems for their rooftops.”
The council said it has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 24 per cent since 2013, and is almost halfway towards its target of a 50 per cent reduction by 2023.
“As a responsive council, we are committed to creating a more sustainable Brimbank and achieving a downward shift in our greenhouse emissions,” Cr Giudice said.
While the council’s emissions are reducing, it said the level of greenhouse emissions from the Brimbank community was growing.
A council officer report stated that strong collaboration was needed to reduce community emissions.
A copy of the Brimbank Revised Greenhouse Reduction Strategy 2013-2023 is available by contacting the council on 9249 4000 or visiting www.brimbank.vic.gov.au
