Respond with renewables

Cleaning up your energy is easy – and CitySwitch can show you how.

We've gathered the knowledge and tools to help you understand and embrace renewable energy.

Renewable energy is produced using natural resources that never run out. Solar, wind and hydropower and three of the most common, but other renewable energy sources include geothermal, bioenergy or ocean energy.

Learn how onsite renewables, like solar photovoltaics, can help you cut energy costs and drive efficiencies through your business.

And discover how offsite solutions, such as purchasing energy through large-scale wind or solar, can deliver environmental, financial and social benefits.

If you would like further information contact: Zoe Baker, CitySwitch Program Manager

on 02 9265 9609 or zbaker@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Key resources

Journey to becoming carbon neutral for SME's

This case study by dsquared consulting shares insights to becoming carbon neutral for as a small to medium enterprise.

Distributed energy in the property - today's opportunities

This guide, Distributed energy in the property sector – today’s opportunities, was developed by the Property Council and Clean Energy Finance Corporation to give building owners and managers insights into benefits and payback periods of clean energy technologies.

Commercial Strata: Solar PV factsheet

It's time for strata to join the renewable energy transition. Find out how and why installing solar PV is the smart business decision by downloading this factsheet.

Battery storage for business

Presentation from NSW Office of Environment and Heritage about battery storage for business and making the energy transition possible.

Financing for on-site renewable energy

Find out about financing options for your on-site renewable energy project.

Direct corporate purchase of renewable energy

The (BRC-A) knowledge bank has a number of guides that have been prepared by industry experts in corporate PPAs and with support from the WWF-Renewable Energy Buyers Forum.

GreenPower - affordable renewable energy

GreenPower is where electricity is purchased on your behalf from a renewable energy generator.

Offset your carbon

Carbon offsetting is an immediate and measurable way for your business to cut emissions.

The Fifth Estate ebook: Renewable Energy

In collaboration with CitySwitch, The Fifth Estate has released a free ebook about renewable energy.

Advocating for change

Tell us your renewables goals by completing this short survey.

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CitySwitch Signatory of the Year and New Signatory Awards - category judging criteria

Delivering outcomes as demonstrated by an improved or maintained current NABERS Energy rating and achieved energy savings* (up to 28 points)
Implementing one or more energy saving initiatives (up to 10 points)
Demonstrating leadership by undertaking innovative, creative or progressive office energy efficiency activities (up to 10 points)
Engagement of staff/ customers/suppliers and/or stakeholders to educate and create market transformation (up to 10 points)
Participation in CitySwitch local program activities (up to 10 points).

Note, new Signatories submitting for New Signatory of the Year Award need only complete an indicative rating – all other submissions must be accredited.

CitySwitch Partnership of the Year Award - category judging criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Submitted projects should:

Involve more than one registered company
Demonstrate that they are innovative and over and above “business as usual”
Demonstrate that they catalyse “market transformation” and or “address a market barrier”
Deliver a reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions within the built environment

Judging Criteria

Delivering outcomes as demonstrated by an improved or maintained current NABERS Energy rating and achieved energy savings* (up to 14 points)
Implementing one or more energy saving initiatives (up to 10 points)
Demonstrating leadership by undertaking innovative, creative or progressive office energy efficiency activities (up to 17 points)
Engagement of staff/ customers/suppliers and/or stakeholders to educate and create market transformation (up to 17 points)
Participation in CitySwitch local program activities (up to 10 points)
The submitting entity MUST be a CitySwitch Signatory

Note, Signatories submitting for the Partnership of the Year Award may submit an accredited NABERS tenancy, whole building or base building rating.