Australia's Solar Cities

Benefits of the Solar Cities program

Valuable information is being collected from participating homes and businesses in each Solar City. This information will inform Australia's future energy policies and better manage our energy consumption.

Significant community, industry and environmental benefits are also expected:

Consumers will better understand their energy use and be rewarded for managing energy wisely
Electricity companies will understand the extent of cost savings in servicing peak electricity demand periods and investing in infrastructure, as well as building new client relationships
Industry will be able to test new sustainable energy options in a low-risk environment, strengthen corporate citizenship and improve market position
Government will have access to better information on the environmental and economic costs and benefits of the various energy options, on which to base future energy and greenhouse policy

The Australian Solar Cities program is focused on the future.

The trials now underway will ensure that we have information we need to manage energy, reduce greenhouse gases and protect Australia's environment in the future.

Successful strategies that are sustainable in the longer term can be replicated in other towns and cities around Australia and will be an exciting showcase for the rest of the world.

If you live in a Solar City and would like to become involved, contact your local Solar City through their website.