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Climate Action

Our climate change action

Learn about our projects to reduce emissions and become carbon neutral.

Switch to GreenPower

Reduce your emissions by switching to GreenPower.

Go electric

Be part of a clean energy future by taking five key steps to switch your home to all-electric.

Solar Panels and Your Home

Find tips and resources to install solar panels on your roof.

Solar My Suburb

Access free support for your club or community organisation to install rooftop solar and save on energy bills.

Apartment and Strata Energy Savings

Sustainability projects for apartments including lighting upgrades, installing solar and electric vehicle chargers.

Save Power

Learn how to save energy, reduce emissions and access rebates for your home.

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