The Northern Beaches produces approximately 1.8 million tonnes of C0 a year, with electricity consumption responsible for approximately 56% of that (FY20/21).

Over 22,378 premises in the Northern Beaches LGA now benefit from solar power, which is reducing carbon emissions by approximately 144,000 tonnes each year (Australian Photovoltaic Institute [APVI] update 31/03/25). This is the equivalent of over 44,000 cars off the road per year.

Council has set an ambitious target of “50% of suitable premises with solar panels installed by 2030”. As well as reducing emission households with solar PV are now collectively saving over $27.3 million per year (APVI update 31/03/25). A household with a 10kW solar system could save more than $1650 per year on their energy bill (APVI, 2021).

Northern Beaches Council offers independent information on ways on how to become more energy efficient, install solar panels and other changes to lower the community’s carbon footprint.