Renewable Energy Master Plan receives industry support

The City of Sydney’s new Renewable Energy Master Plan has been welcomed by a number of industry groups. Both the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the Clean Energy Council (CEC) have voiced their support for the plan.

The City of Sydney has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the entire local government area to 70% below 2006 levels by 2030. This includes a target of 30% of electricity derived from renewable sources.

According to CEC Chief Executive David Green, the Renewable Energy Master Plan sets a positive example for other local councils to drive the transition to cleaner energy.

“The City of Sydney has been a pioneer in championing the increased use of cleaner forms of energy such as solar, wind, bioenergy and trigeneration - a very efficient technology that produces power, heating and cooling from the one power source,” Green said.

“We are particularly pleased to see the City of Sydney upscaling building-level solutions to its neighbourhoods, precincts and communities, identifying alternatives to traditional grid energy and harnessing waste products,” said GBCA Chief Operating Officer Robin Mellon.

“These are cost-effective and sustainable solutions that represent real leadership and vision, and which will help the City of Sydney to reach its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030.”