When you live and work in Canberra, you leave a smaller carbon footprint.

Delivering on our commitment 

Canberra is a progressive, forward-thinking city.

We’re leading the nation on climate action, delivering on our commitment to net-zero and renewable energy.  We’re the first city in mainland Australia to have achieved a 100% renewable energy supply. More than 20% of new vehicle sales here are electric, giving us the highest uptake of electric vehicles in Australia.

We’ve attracted more than $2 billion in investment into sustainable energy.

Some Canberra-based achievements in this area include:

• rolling out the largest behind-the-meter battery storage in Australia
• investing $12 million in the Energy Innovation Fund

Operating in a 100% renewable energy electricity city provides new opportunities for technology, trials and investment. We have:

• an $8 million centre for energy storage and batteries at ANU
• the highest number of electric vehicle charge stations per capita
• the Distributed Energy Resources Lab, supported by the ACT Government.

In June 2024, the Integrated Energy Plan for the ACT was released. Find out how Canberra is leading the transition to full electrification and new opportunities here.

Canberra is the place to be if you’re seeking a more sustainable way to live and work. Find out more about our climate action achievements here.