LAKE Macquarie City Council, awarded the climate change champion title in Cairns two weeks ago by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, has shown that it is a title well deserved.
Records show that in the last three years council has reduced carbon emissions by 1018 tonnes, the equivalent of 255 cars off the road.
Since starting its pollution reduction program in 2008, Council has met its targets, even exceeding them by 102 tonnes this year.
It is a result achieved by a range of measures including:
¦ Installation of solar hot water, site metering and shower timers at Council caravan parks
¦ Upgrading of boilers at Charlestown Pool
¦ Transition of Council's vehicle fleet to smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles
¦ Installation of 25 kW of solar photovoltaics at Council's works depot, Landcare resource office, Toronto multipurpose centre, and Speers Point pool
¦ Acquisition of 15 per cent GreenPower for Council's largest energy consuming facilities
Mayor Greg Piper said he is pleased with the results and the benefits for Lake Macquarie.
"Since introducing the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target Policy in 2008, Council has made significant progress in reducing our organisational carbon pollution," Mayor Piper said.
"Council is committed to improving resource efficiency and reducing carbon pollution whilst maintaining and improving council services."
Council's Manager Sustainability, Dr Alice Howe, has provided a report for councillors outlining the reductions. To view the full report log on to www.lakemac.com.au
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