CAMDEN Council has recently joined the Western Sydney Energy Program, which aims to lower community energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
The program is a collaboration between eight Western Sydney councils, coordinated by the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC).
It focuses on four areas of activity: renewable energy transformation, transport, supporting communities, and facilities and precincts.
WSROC President Cr Barry Calvert said the program had saved councils $24M to date and highlighted initiatives such as the rollout of 52,200 new energy-saving LED streetlights, which are expected to save 40,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases.
Camden Mayor Cr Therese Fedeli said it was important to work hard to look after the environment and help residents live happily and comfortably and helping to lower community energy costs would go a long way in achieving that aim.