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The Northern Rivers is already home to Australia’s first community-owned renewable energy retailer, Australia’s first ever council operated and community funded solar farm, and the highest levels of rooftop solar in the country.
Our favourable climate, land fertility, existing industries and demographics offer opportunities to build on these successes and also explore new areas including bioenergy and waste to energy technology which have the potential to contribute to solving both waste management and energy generation challenges. As a region we face a future of rising electricity prices, increased demand for water for domestic and agricultural use, and waste disposal challenges related to pressure on landfill and a changing recycling industry. Adopting innovative and sustainable approaches to energy, water and waste will play a vital role in allowing us to continue delivering essential services to regional residents. |