Carbon reduction initiatives

Below is a list of some of the key projects we have undertaken to reduce our carbon emissions.

Solar PV

There are now over 2,000 kilowatts (kW) of solar power that helps to power Council operated facilities including:

  • Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant (1.1 MW AC)
  • Council Administration Centre (200 kW)
  • Logan North Aquatic Centre (100 kW)
  • Marsden Depot (100 kW)
  • Beenleigh Library (100 kW)
  • Logan North Library (82 kW)
  • Mt Warren Sports Centre (70 kW)
  • Marsden Library (55 kW)
  • Browns Plains Recycling Centre (30 kW)
  • Jimboomba Library (40kW)
  • Animal Management Centre (78kW)
  • Cedar Grove (195kW)
  • Logan Central Library (21kW).

There are many more solar installations on Council leased sites which assist lowering the energy consumption of those facilities

Capture of landfill emissions

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is produced in landfills as waste breaks down. At the Browns Plains landfill methane is collected and burned to generate electricity.

Green Waste Bin

We now offer all residents the opportunity to have a green waste bin at their home. This helps reduce the amount of methane produced by the landfill.

Ammonia-based air-conditioning in the Administration Centre

Ammonia-based air-conditioning is more energy efficient and doesn’t directly contribute to global warming.

Lighting upgrades for many Council facilities

Outdated lights often use excess energy. By upgrading lights with modern lights that use less energy and have a longer lifespan, we are reducing energy costs, replacement costs, and carbon emissions.

Variable speed drive pumps (VSD)

We have replaced some water pumps with VSD pumps. These pumps only work at the required level, rather than only working at 100 percent power, saving on energy costs and carbon emissions.

Street and park lighting

Changing LED public lighting reduces electricity consumption, saves on maintenance costs, and results in less carbon emissions.

Pool blankets

Pool blankets are being used, where possible, at our Council pools. They help to retain heat and reduce water heating requirements.

Sustainable Fleet Strategy

Our Sustainable Fleet Strategy includes a target of 50 percent of Council’s passenger fleet being electric or hybrid vehicles by 2026.

Inset Residual Emissions

Invest in projects that support the direct reduction of carbon emissions within our value chain. These are often nature-based projects such as reforestation, biochar, or blue carbon capture.

Carbon footprint reporting

We have been compiling our organisational carbon footprint for the last 5 years and we will maintain this to monitor how we are progressing at reducing our emissions.

Reducing our carbon footprint is achieved via the following steps:

  • monitoring our carbon emissions
  • avoiding and reducing our carbon emissions
  • embracing renewable energy technology in our city
  • insetting our leftover carbon emissions.
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