Six grassroots projects will share $155,000 in grants to deliver solutions that address climate change under the annual Community Zero Emissions Grants program.
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A new program will give local businesses the tools and knowledge to ‘Make the Move’ to zero emissions transport, building on the ACT’s position as the national leader in clean, green transport.
Minister for Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury said the program, delivered by the Conservation Council ACT Region and the Canberra Environment Centre, will help the community make real change to reduce emissions.
“Now that the ACT has shifted to 100% renewable electricity, transport emissions are by far the ACT’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions, at over 60%,” Minister Rattenbury said.
“That’s why we have a strong focus on shifting to zero-emission transport, including active travel and zero emissions vehicles.