{"id":67086,"date":"2022-10-31T07:11:42","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T20:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/?p=67086"},"modified":"2022-10-31T07:11:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-30T20:41:42","slug":"ballarat-emissions-plan-mb2695","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/ballarat-emissions-plan-mb2695\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballarat Net Zero Emissions Plan Adopted"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In Victoria, City of Ballarat Councillors have signed off on an ambitious plan that includes an aspirational community-wide target of reaching net zero emissions in the municipality by 2030. <\/p>\n

The endorsement comes after the Ballarat community was invited to have their say on the draft plan<\/a>. As well as the My Say consultation, several community consultations were held in person and online. Of the 48 submissions received, most were supportive of its contents – including the need for a greater sense of urgency to address climate change.<\/p>\n

When it comes to local government, some believe Councils should stick to the 3Rs – Roads, Rates and Rubbish. But they have an important role to play in renewable energy uptake, environmental stewardship and tackling climate change at a local level.<\/p>\n

Council notes:<\/p>\n

“A small proportion of respondents disagreed with the climate science and Council\u2019s role in addressing climate change.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Some tweaking has been done on the plan as a result of feedback, but its spirit remains the same.<\/p>\n

A Big Task Ahead<\/h2>\n

Considering emissions in Ballarat were an estimated 1.5 million tonnes in 2020, reaching net zero emissions by 2030 will be no mean feat, and reflects recognition of where we find ourselves in terms of the climate emergency.<\/p>\n

The final plan identifies key areas of action for the Ballarat community in five categories: business, homes, new developments, transport and waste.<\/p>\n

Renewable Energy In Ballarat<\/h2>\n

Renewable energy gets a number of mentions in the final plan. Solar panels are already a common sight across the local government area and uptake has been supported by a bunch of good solar installers servicing Ballarat<\/a>. And emissions aside; with more electricity price rises on the horizon, no doubt they’ll be kept pretty busy.<\/p>\n

Here’s how solar installation figures were looking in the City of Ballarat LGA up to the end of September this year (Source: APVI<\/a>)<\/p>\n