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Top energy efficiency tips to make your home more comfortable and cheaper to run this summer.

The Climate Choices Schools Awards celebrates climate and sustainability champions across ACT schools. Learn about the 2024 winners!

The ACT's actions to address climate change in 2023-24 are in focus this week with the release of the Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water’s Annual Report.

Top energy efficiency tips to make your home more comfortable and cheaper to run this summer.

Construction is underway on this key part of the Big Canberra Battery project.

Over 1,500 public housing properties and 172 community housing properties have received ceiling insulation or electrification upgrades or both as part of the Home Energy Support Scheme.

Twelve Canberra projects have received a grant through the Community Garden Grants Program.

Find out about the 12 projects that received funding through the Community Garden Grants program in 2024.

A horticulture program at the Alexander Maconochie Centre is helping climate-proof the region.

The ACT Government has announced two projects will receive the first share of $17 million in grants as part of the Energy Innovation Fund.

Upgrades purchased through the scheme are reducing energy bill and fuel costs across the ACT.

The DA has been approved for work to begin in Williamsdale later this year.

Les Bistronomes has been recognised for its dedication to waste minimisation and community relationships.

With grant funding, Canberra gardeners are taking small steps towards a climate-resilient city.

ACT businesses and events have been recognised for their sustainability achievements.

Four grassroots projects are set to help keep Canberra’s suburbs cool through summer.

Body corporates can apply for up to $100,000 for rooftop solar via the Solar for Apartments Program.

The ACT Government’s free Plant Selector Tool helps you choose plants best suited to a warming climate.

Expansion of an ACT Government partnership with LGI Limited will deliver energy to 10,800 homes per year.

ACT owners corporations can now register for assistance to install rooftop solar in eligible apartment complexes.

More energy efficiency upgrades are coming to Canberra’s public and community housing homes.

The ACT Government has introduced a regulation to prevent new gas connections in the ACT.

Canberrans can now find unbiased hot water heat pump reviews.

This Canberra-based business saves more than 100,000 devices from ending up in landfill each year.

As the first of Canberra’s new electric buses hit the road, mechanics like Stu Shiell are retraining in preparation for a zero-emissions future.

An ACT Government trial offers restaurants and cafes financial support and expert advice.

Canberra Community Projects is a new online resource that allows Canberrans to connect with local climate action initiatives.

The ACT Government has committed to transition away from fossil fuel gas by 2045 and is developing a plan to help us get there.

The Berrybank stage 2 wind farm is now operating to help power an all-electric Canberra.

The Canberra Hospital’s new Critical Services Building targets a five-star Green Star rating.

Eight Canberra businesses have been recognised as part of the 2023 Climate Choices Business awards.

Six local projects have received funding through the ACT Government’s Renewable Energy Innovation Fund.

Single-use plates and bowls are among the items included in the next stage of the ACT single-use plastics ban.

Canberrans now have access to a free online tool in collaboration with CHOICE, that makes it easier to begin transitioning to an all-electric household.

Consultation has opened on an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the ACT's new resource recovery facilities.

A new regulation will help Canberra renters spend less on energy bills.

The ACT Government has released the Territory’s first Integrated Energy Plan 2024-2030.

Read about the 2024 recipients of Nature in the City grants.

The Climate Choice Business Awards celebrate business leaders who are making a difference for sustainability.

Read about the 9 nominees for the Innovation Award category of the 2024 Climate Choices Business Awards.

Four innovative projects have been allocated funding through a grants program to help Canberrans reduce emissions and increase resilience to climate change.

Read about the outcomes of the 2024 Schools Climate Action Conference.

ACT Government provides rebates and free support for Canberrans to reduce energy bills and make their homes more comfortable.

The ACT Government has published the Integrated Energy Plan consultation reports on YourSay Conversations.

The ACT Government has launched the Energy Innovation Fund to support Canberra’s transition to net zero emissions by 2045.

ACT businesses are important climate action leaders in our community and play a vital role in helping to meet the ACT’s emissions reduction target of net zero emissions by 2045.

The Climate Choices Schools Awards celebrates climate and sustainability champions across ACT schools. Learn about the 2023 winners!

The ACT's actions to address climate change in 2022-23 are in focus with the release of the Minister for Water, Energy, and Emissions Reduction Annual Report

With a long and hot summer forecast, keeping cool will be a priority for Canberrans. There are many free and easy ways to take action. Here are some tips to stay cool for less this summer.

The Community Garden Grants fund projects to create new or enhance existing community gardens in the ACT – and the 2023 Community Garden Grants recipients have now been announced.

Finding a way to electrify and transition off fossil fuel gas is a complex challenge that will require action from the whole Canberra community. Learn about the ACT Pathway to electrification.

Eligible hospitality businesses can now apply to take part in the ACT Government’s Commercial Kitchen Trial.

Canberrans can now explore and connect with local climate action initiatives happening near them through a new online resource.

ACT Government has launched a new tool to help provide Canberrans with financial comparisons of purchase and running cost of an electric vehicle versus a petrol or diesel car.

More Canberrans will soon be able to enjoy the savings and benefits of solar.

Further bans are being served up to single use plastic items in the ACT.

The Climate Choice Business Awards celebrate business leaders who are making a difference for sustainability.

Read about the 13 nominees for the Innovation Award category of the 2023 Climate Choices Business Awards.

Over 20,000 Canberra households have now applied to make their homes more energy efficient.

Six local renewable energy projects will receive funding in the latest round of innovation grants.

Six innovative projects have been allocated funding through the grants program to help Canberrans reduce emissions and increase resilience to climate change.

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Climate Choices Business Awards.

2023 registration data shows that nearly one in five cars registered in the ACT is an electric vehicle.

The ACT Government has collaborated with Australia's leading consumer advocacy group, CHOICE, to create an online tool to help Canberrans switch from gas to electric.

The ACT Government has partnered with Eku Energy to build a large-scale battery storage facility in Williamsdale that will future proof Canberra’s energy supply.

The ACT Government is further securing Canberra’s energy supply with a new long-term partnership with Eku Energy.

The ACT has introduced a minimum insulation standard for rental properties. If you’re renting, or own a rental property, here’s what you need to know.

The first ever all-electric ute commercially available on the Australian market made its way to Canberra this week for ACT Government teams to test drive.

The trial of V2G (vehicle to grid)—exciting new technology that could help protect against power shortages during peak energy events such as heatwaves.

ACT businesses and vehicle leasing companies can now apply for a grant to assist in the lease or purchase of a zero emissions light commercial vehicle.

The new reverse vending machine gives residents a convenient option for recycling aluminium, glass, and plastic containers while going about their regular shopping.

An extra $50m boost to help Canberrans make sustainable upgrades to their homes and businesses.

The weight-based vehicle registration system is changing to an emissions-based system and will expand motor vehicle registration concessions.

Popularity for ZEVs continues to rise in the ACT with registrations doubling in 2022, increasing from 1,417 by the end of 2021 to 2,871 in November 2022.