Changing your habits at home to use less energy reduces your impact on the environment and makes your home more comfortable, healthier, and cheaper to run

Want to know how you can reduce your energy costs and emissions during winter? Watch this session by the Australian Energy Foundation to learn easy ways to make

We’re replacing 648 of Whitehorse’s street lights with energy-efficient LED globes. Council is taking positive action against climate change and is replacing

Whitehorse Seniors Festival 2021 Event Learn how to read your electricity or gas bill and how to save money by changing plans even with your current retailer

We talk with local residents who have embraced environmentally friendly lifestyles and practices, and invited them to give their tips on how you can do the same

Are you looking to make your home more comfortable and save money? Or thinking about installing solar panels or a battery but not sure where to start? We’re

Sustainable climate and environmental care is a key focus for Council. Our Climate Response Strategy and Climate Response Plan, adopted by Council on 27

Kenton Johanson, a resident of Nunawading, has transformed his family home & garden into an efficient ‘suburban Earthship’. He has recently borrowed a home energy efficiency kit from the library to check if his upgrades have been effective and has spoken to us about his sustainability journey. Kenton believes that “values are caught, not taught” and enjoys inspiring others to get on their bikes and talking to people from all walks of life about how our choices impact the environment – whether it’s chatting with friends, family & neighbours; or raising awareness of the impacts of climate change on snowfall amongst the members of his ski club; or as school teacher of over 25 years. Read more about Kenton's journey below.

Gas, water, electricity or phone utility outages can occur at any time and can be caused by heatwaves, bushfires, storms, tree branches and car accidents. In