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- Cities for Climate Protection Program - Greenhouse Action Plan
- What has the council done to reduce emissions?
- What's been planned for the future?
- How to be a part of the solution?
- Want to know more?
Cities for Climate Protection Program - Greenhouse Action Plan
Wodonga Council is a member of the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP™) program - an international program to assist councils to reduce greenhouse emissions. We have developed a Greenhouse Action Plan and are committed to an active program that aims to achieve tangible reductions in corporate and community greenhouse gas emissions. Through the CCP program, the City of Wodonga has committed to reducing greenhouse gases from council operations by 10 per cent on year 2000 emissions levels by 2010 and 10 per cent on 1996 emission levels by 2010.
What has the Wodonga Council done to reduce emissions?
- Conducted energy audits of major council buildings to identify areas for improvement.
- Purchased 10 per cent of electricity as green power (e.g. wind power) for street lights.
- Implemented changes to office lighting, cooling and IT equipment to increase energy efficiency
- Formed a “Green Team” to promote greenhouse gas emissions reduction to council staff and the community
What's been planned for the future?
- Continue to implement the City of Wodonga Greenhouse Action Plan - if you wish to download the action plan, please click on the attachment located at the bottom of this page.
- Work with local residents and industries to reduce emissions across the City of Wodonga
- Work with neighbouring councils via the North East Greenhouse Alliance to reduce emissions on a regional scale
These activities will provide environmental, social and economic benefits for the City of Wodonga, by reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas. By pursuing these programs council recognizes the importance of ‘leading by example'.
How to be a part of the solution?
At home...
- Switch off appliances and lights that are not being used.
- Turn off water heaters before going on lengthy holidays.
- Wash your clothes in cold water and then dry them on a clothes line.
- Wear warmer clothes in winter instead of turning up the heater.
- Keep doors closed to trap the heat inside the home.
- Buy energy efficient appliances or invest in Green Power.
In the office...
- Enable ‘power saving' option on computers and turn them off when you go home.
- Turn off lights & equipment not being used.
- Where possible ride to work, catch public transport or car pool with a colleague.
On the road...
- Minimise car use.
- A well serviced car uses less fuel.
- See RACV's reducing your environmental impact information
- Consult the Green Vehicle Guide when purchasing your next vehicle www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au
Want to know more?
For residents...
- The Australian Greenhouse Office - www.greenhouse.gov.au
- Green Power purchasing - www.greenpower.gov.au or contact your electricity supplier
- More tips to reduce energy - www.sustainability.vic.gov.au - Get Involved
- Call your local Green Plumber: Phone 1800 133 871 - www.greenplumbers.com.au
- Victorian Climate Change website - www.climatechange.vic.gov.au
- Green Home Loan. Save more with a 5-star energy rated home - Call your local Bendigo Bank or Westpac branch
For businesses...
- Business and industry - www.climatechange.gov.au
For students...
- CSIRO Atmospheric Research - www.csiro.au
Website Greenhouse Alliance Action Plan (2877 KB)
