Journeys toward a greener future are underway for Northern Beaches residents just 5 months after our first Net Zero Expo.
Approximately 1000 residents registered to attend the free event on 2 June which was buzzing with conversations about how we can reduce emissions and the impacts of climate change.
Encouragingly, the majority of our expo survey respondents (98%) told us they’d adopted net zero strategies after attending the event. Some of these changes include:
- using the car less and public transport more (52%) or switching from a car to an e-bike (10%)
- adding rooftop solar (19%)
- using induction hobs for cooking (19%)
- installing a heat pump (12%)
- replacing a petrol or diesel vehicle with an electric vehicle (10%).
The Northern Beaches produces approximately 1.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year. This equates to a reduction of over 238,000 tonnes since 2017, equivalent to taking over 55,000 cars off the road*. Our emission-intensive lifestyles are contributing to changing global temperatures and impacting our unique local environment. But collective change can make a difference.
If you missed our Net Zero Expo, check out the panel discussion presentations and audio recordings to learn more about:
- net zero - the big picture
- simplifying solar for home and business
- benefits of electrification
- the future of transport
- adopting a circular economy approach.
Our Solar and Energy Roadshows continue to be a key source of information on improving energy efficiency, with 45% of survey respondents having attended a free drop-in session. Come along to our next session to learn how you can reduce your carbon emissions and your energy bill:
- Thursday 12 December, 10am – 12 noon, Tramshed Arts and Community Centre, Narrabeen
If you can’t make a session, book a 20-minute phone appointment with our energy and solar expert advisory service for free advice about solar and batteries, energy efficiency and electrification.
* Based on the average passenger petrol car emitting around 4.6 metric tonnes of CO₂ per year.