Be inspired by NSW households, businesses, governments and local organisations taking action to save energy, be more sustainable and lower their environmental impact.

Energy efficiency in action

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Ken and Corinne had always loved their sunny home, but the energy bills kept climbing. They added a series of upgrades that expanded into a complete transformation over 13 years.

Sophie and Jason in their apartment

Sophie and Jason share their story and show how small upgrades in their apartment made a big difference.

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Local Wiradjuri leaders and renewable energy company AMPYR Australia have worked together to negotiate a 5% equity stake for the local Aboriginal community in Bulabul Battery, a major renewable energy storage project. 

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The renewable energy sector is growing and will play an important role in NSW’s future, especially in regional areas. With that growth comes the opportunity to create long-term benefits for First Nations communities. 

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The University of Wollongong is cutting emissions and operating costs by adding EVs to its fleet and installing public charging infrastructure.

Worker installing air conditioning device outside home

Expanding energy-efficient installations across NSW.

Aerial of trees and farmland in the Riverina, Koolawarra

Carbon farming in the Riverina is opening new revenue streams while helping the environment.

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Building a powerful community in the Illawarra Shoalhaven through virtual power plants.

Stories from the energy transition

Dr Karl explaining the connection between home batteries and the electricity grid

Learn how renewable energy works with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and Dr Rosemary Barnes.

Sheep grazing around solar panels

In NSW some innovative landowners are combining solar energy production with sheep grazing.

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Kacee is one of thousands of NSW locals benefitting from the renewable energy transformation.

Renewable energy powering communities

Schools taking action on climate change

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Teacher and student using technology to look at solar panels