Zero Carbon Energy

Zero Carbon Energy is a Sustainability Pillar in our Sustainability Strategy 2021 - 2031. The relevant key principle is: 'Committing to working towards a net zero emissions target is an important step in tackling climate change'.  Our objectives related to this pillar are:

  • Embrace the role of a leader in the community by reducing carbon emissions
  • Aim for the Shire to reduce carbon emissions by half by 2030, and carbon neutral/net zero emissions by 2050
  • Support community projects and industry that promote renewable energy resource use

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What We're Doing

Some current and recent projects related to the Zero Carbon Energy pillar include:

  • The Shire of Denmark has had solar panels installed on its Administration Building since 2012
  • The Shire subscribes to an environmental scorekeeper service, to collect and report the energy and water performance data for the Shire’s assets. The subscription allows us to proactively manage our energy and water consumption and costs to make quick decisions, identify basic performance problems and opportunities to improve performance.
  • The Shire has partnered with Totally Renewable Denmark to develop Home Energy Audit Kits! You can book a Home Energy Audit Kit to identify appliances that are high energy users, when your home is using the most power, and areas in your home that could use more insulation or are leaking cold air.

    The Home Energy Audit Kit project is proudly supported by Totally Renewable Denmark and the Shire of Denmark's Sustainability Environmental Education Program

Climate Dashboard Launched to Promote Awareness and Action
Posted 28 November 2023 Climate Dashboard Launched to Promote Awareness and Action

Online dashboard created to boost connections with South Coast Alliance funding

Lower Impact Upgrades for Prawn Rock Channel Precinct
Posted 01 September 2023 Lower Impact Upgrades for Prawn Rock Channel Precinct

Low CO2 concrete used in precinct upgrade at popular recreation site in Denmark

Council Adopts Budget to Fund Community Priorities
Posted 02 August 2023 Council Adopts Budget to Fund Community Priorities

Renewed focus on areas such as roads and youth in line with community feedback

Denmark Part of Regional Climate Alliance
Posted 05 July 2021 Denmark Part of Regional Climate Alliance

South Coast Alliance awarded Regional Climate Alliance funding

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Other Local Initiatives

Information about relevant Shire supported and community-led initiatives and organisations related to the Zero Carbon Energy pillar will be listed here.

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Related Documents

Documents for Sustainability Pillar 10: Zero Carbon Energy
DocumentsDocument Date
Home Energy Audit Kit ManualJuly 25, 2024
Book a Home Energy Audit Kit posterOctober 9, 2024

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Contact

Our Sustainable Projects team, including our Sustainability Officer and Sustainable Projects Officer, can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au. 

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