Environment and Planning
LGIS provides a carbon accounting program for Queensland’s local governments. The program provides opportunities for local governments to reduce their exposure to the risks associated with increased fuel and energy costs, reporting greenhouse gas emissions, and maximising the business opportunities from climate change.
The introduction of the Emissions Trading Scheme in 2010 will put a price on carbon – through a cap and trade system – significantly adding to local government’s energy, fuel and transport costs. A more regulated and carbon-constrained future will place tighter controls, costs and community expectations on greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, wastewater treatment plants, vehicle fleets and many other services provided by councils.
The carbon accounting program also provides advice to councils on reducing energy consumption across business functions. With electricity prices likely to increase by 25 percent or more from mid-2010 councils need to act now to reduce the energy intensity of their businesses. Our energy efficiency advisory services include the costs of upgrades and retrofits, expected payback periods and advice on implementing behavioural change programs and new technologies in energy efficiency.
15 May 2009: Local Government Carbon Forum -The Local Government Carbon Forum was held on 15 May 2009. A series of links can be found below to the agenda and presentations from this Forum.
Downloads
- Carbon Advisory Services
- Local Government Carbon Forum Agenda and Presentation
- New Carbon Industries and the Office of Clean Energy
- New CPRS bills and local government
- Long-term infrastructure sustainability
- Preparation for the CPRS
- Exposure to purchasing permits
