Date Time Sustainable Energy for a Sustainable Future Over the past few years, Shoalhaven City Council has taken significant steps towards reducing its environmental impact across its operations, with the roll out of several sustainable energy initiatives. Shoalhaven Council’s adopted Sustainable Energy Policy and Strategy has guided the implementation of the following sustainable energy initiatives to meet its emissions reduction and renewable energy targets. In 2020, Council invested in solar PV installations at eight of its locations, including the Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre, five wastewater treatment plants, Nowra Library and the Bomaderry Works Depot. This included a 100kW ground-mounted solar PV system at Vincentia Wastewater Treatment Plant which generates around 137,000 kWh per year. This saves Council around $20,000 annually on electricity costs and supplies approximately 20% of the treatment plant’s electricity needs. In 2021, Shoalhaven Council will roll out new solar PV installations at four additional wastewater treatment plants, including Nowra, Bomaderry, Culburra and Callala.