Net Zero Ku-ring-gai

Discover how Council, residents, schools and business are creating healthier, low-cost, efficient homes.

Urgent action is required by all levels of government and our community to face our rapidly changing climate and ensure a healthy future.

How are we doing in Ku-ring-gai?

We are working together to reach net zero emissions by 2040, or earlier and a 50% reduction, by 2030.

Currently our biggest sources of consumption are electricity (58%), transport (28%) and waste generation (12.8%) and gas (6.4%). 

*Emissions data provided by Resilient Sydney.

Council uses 100% Renewable Energy

Council has joined with other Councils in Sydney to secure an electricity contract allowing us to transition our building and facilities to 100% renewable energy since July 2022.

Get started at home

Explore actions you can start taking to create a healthy, low-cost, efficient home.

• Electrify your home and create a low-cost, healthy lifestyle.
• Claim a rebate for electric appliances, solar, batteries and more .
• Visit Your Home, a government online resource centre.
• Volunteer with like-minded resident champions.

Council resources

• Why are we doing this? Net Zero Communities Strategy
• The actions we need to get there? Management Actions and Funding Table
• Council policies that lead the way Climate Change Policy.(PDF, 376KB)

So what are Net Zero emissions? Click here for a simple overview.

Community feedback

Read what you had to say from our consultation process in 2022. 

Need help?

Please contact our Sustainability Engagement Officer via email or phone 9424 0172.