Energy programme for Upper Lachlan council

The Upper Lachlan Shire Council is one of 18 local government areas to take part in a ground-breaking state government programme aimed at saving energy and cutting power bills.

 

The Sustainable Councils and Communities initiative is being promoted by the Office of Environment and Heritage to help councils better understand their energy use.

 

It will enable them to make business cases for efficiency or upgrade projects.

 

Sustainable Programmes Director, Mick O'Flynn says the programme will help councils with limited budgets become investment ready for energy projects previously beyond their reach.

 

There will be a focus on cutting energy bills for households and businesses and improving the comfort of homes for the most vulnerable.

 

Upper Lachlan council has already started analysing power usage at its facilities and identifying priority sites for energy audits.