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Policy & Planning

City of Sydney to ban gas from new-build homes, despite intense corporate lobbying
The City of Sydney has endorsed a Greens-led proposal to ban gas appliances in new residential developments starting from the end of 2025.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 24, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Sydney can become its own renewable energy zone, take a load off NSW regions
Sydney could use its untapped rooftop solar resource to generate up to 75% of its own electricity – and take some of the heavy lifting away from NSW regions.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 10, 2025

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City of Sydney completes switch to 100 per cent renewable supply
City of Sydney now running on 100 per cent renewables, as power begins flowing from regional solar and wind projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 1, 2020

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Renewables

City of Sydney strikes landmark deal to go 100% renewable
The City of Sydney has struck a landmark deal worth $60 million to power all of the council’s operations with 100 per cent renewable electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 22, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Sydney declares a climate emergency – what does that mean in practice?
Sydney councillors have unanimously supported a motion to mobilise city resources to reduce carbon emissions and minimise the impact of future change.
Chris Turney

Jun 27, 2019

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Storage

Tesla Powerpack installed at Sydney depot, as part of Transgrid network trial
City of Sydney adds 500kWh Tesla battery to new solar council depot, both to make the depot self sufficient and as part of Transgrid demand management trial.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 2, 2018

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CleanTech Bites

City of Sydney buys into Ausgrid network’s push for more solar
City of Sydney adds funds to help Ausgrid’s push for more rooftop solar in Australia’s biggest city to avoid costly grid upgrades.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 8, 2018

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Press Releases

Grant to ditch takeaway coffee cups
Battles against takeaway coffee cups, marine plastic pollution and energy wastage will get support from the City of Sydney’s latest round of environmental knowledge exchange sponsorships.
City of Sydney

Jul 21, 2017

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Policy & Planning

Sydney steps up action on climate, aims for 50% renewables by 2030
City of Sydney’s has reinforced its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, sourcing half of its energy from renewables by 2030 and zero increase in water usage.
Sophie Vorrath

May 16, 2017

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Renewables

City of Sydney targets 50% renewables by 2030, net zero emissions by 2050
City of Sydney raises ambition on renewables and emissions reduction, with release of new five-year plan targeting stronger local action.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 28, 2016

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City of Sydney extends solar roll-out to historic Rocks
City of Sydney adds 82kW solar array to recreation centre in historic Rocks.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Jun 16, 2014

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