Electric vehicle (EV) charging is now easier and more convenient after 2 new fast-charging stations have been installed in converted parking bays at the Collingwood Library.
GreenPower is a national government program that enables any households and businesses to support renewable energy generation, regardless of whether they rent or own.
Through our Annual Grants we support community groups and organisations to act on the climate crisis and help create a sustainable Yarra. This year we’re thrilled to be funding more climate action projects than ever before.
At Yarra Council, we are working to reduce our own emissions while at the same time supporting our community to come together to create change and take climate action.
Did you know, 60 hard rubbish collections are booked in Yarra each day? That leads to over 2900 tonnes of hard rubbish being collected annually. That is the equivalent of collecting 6,500 grand pianos every year.
Yarra Council has joined the push for greater action on climate change this week by signing the Better Futures Australia Declaration and by joining the Cities Race to Zero.
To help improve the air quality in Yarra, we’re encouraging residents to use healthier, more sustainable ways to heat their homes and reduce air pollution caused by traditional wood-burning heaters.
People on the go will now be able to charge their device or connect to free Wi-Fi at one of three new smart benches: the first of their kind in inner city Melbourne, powered by 100% renewable solar energy.
We're set to save up to 20 million litres of precious drinking water each year at Edinburgh Gardens, thanks to a brand new water tank and infrastructure improvements.
Yarra Council has waived the planning application fee for installing solar panels and created new guidance for installing solar panels in a heritage overlay.