Published on Thursday, 18 November 2021 at 12:54:26 PM
In progressing the City of Albany’s commitment to transition to renewable energy, Council endorsed a proposal to join the WALGA Power Purchase Agreement at a Special Council Meeting this month.
The City of Albany is one of over 52 Local Governments in Western Australia looking to join the Power Purchase Agreement to investigate a more affordable option to obtain renewable energy.
Individually, it is not financially viable for a Local Government to switch to renewable energy, however together, local governments have an opportunity to collectively bargain for renewable energy.
The Power Purchase Agreement uses locally sourced renewable energy from locations across the state such as the Albany Wind Farm, Collgar Wind Farm and Emu Downs Wind Farm.
Mayor of Albany Dennis Wellington said joining the Power Purchase Agreement would benefit the entire community.
“A year ago Council adopted a Climate Change Action Declaration,” he said.
“This committed the City to finding ways to transition the City’s building assets to renewable energy by 2030 and ensured the City led from the front when it comes to climate change management.”
“Entering into this agreement positions the City to achieve approximately 70 percent of its target of 100 percent renewable by 2030.”
Chief Executive Officer Andrew Sharpe said this partnership is a cost effective method of obtaining renewable energy.
“WALGA are expecting to save $5 million per annum across all Western Australian Local Governments in the agreement,” he said.
“The carbon reduction of all Local Governments in the agreement will be the equivalent of planting 14 million trees.
“The City is proud to be part of the Power Purchase Agreement and have the opportunity to realise these savings for our City.”
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