Council action on climate change
Knox City Council is working to cut greenhouse gas emissions in our community and from our own buildings and services. This includes:
- Using energy-saving equipment like LED lights in Council buildings and street lighting
- Getting off gas, installing solar panels and batteries
- Using electric vehicles and installing EV charging stations
These actions help lower emissions and make our city more energy efficient.
Council’s Climate Response Plan 2021–2031 sets out our goals for addressing climate change.
Learn more about the Climate Response Plan
Climate Emergency declaration
On 25 July 2022, Council declared a Climate Emergency, recognised by the global Climate Emergency Declaration and Mobilisation in Action (CEDAMIA).
How we help the community
We support residents and businesses to use less energy and lower their bills through these programs:
- Solar Savers – help to upgrade your home with solar and energy-efficient appliances
- Knox@Home – free online program for residents to learn to live sustainably
- Business Energy Savers – free advice for businesses wanting to save energy
- Energy-saving kits – borrow tools like power meters and thermal cameras from your local library
Solar Savers: Your partner for electrifying everything
Knox City Council has joined with Solar Savers, a local government program that helps you upgrade your home with trusted, energy-smart solutions.
Solar Savers supports:
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Landlords
- Businesses
Reasons to upgrade
Energy-efficient upgrades can help you:
- Lower your energy bills
- Make your home more comfortable
- Increase the value of your property
- Cut your carbon emissions
What you can access through Solar Savers
You can get up to three quotes for each upgrade from pre-approved suppliers. Options include:
- Split-system heating and cooling
- Induction cooktops
- Heat pump hot water systems
- Insulation and draught proofing
- Solar panels and battery storage
- EV chargers
- Home energy assessments
All products meet high quality and safety standards.
How it works
- Register online with Solar Savers
- Choose your upgrades
- Receive quotes from trusted suppliers
- Select your installer and go electric
Knox@Home – learn to live sustainably
Knox@Home is a free online program for Knox residents. Delivered in partnership with Good for the Hood, the program offers:
- Two online workshops each month
- Live Q&A sessions with experts
- A library of recordings and resources
Workshops cover topics like food waste reduction, composting, gardening, electric vehicles, energy saving and community resilience.
Reasons to join Knox@Home
- Save money on bills
- Learn practical, everyday skills
- Help reduce waste in the community
- Support Knox’s journey to net zero emissions by 2040
Help for businesses: Business Energy Savers
Local businesses can access the Business Energy Savers Program. This program connects you with advisors who can:
- Connect you with energy experts who can assess how you use energy
- Recommend ways to reduce energy use and lower costs
- Help you access rebates for energy upgrades
Learn more about Business Energy Savers
Energy and Water Saver kits from your local library
You can borrow free energy and water saver kits from Your Library. These kits help you find ways to save energy at home and include:
- A thermal imaging camera to find heat loss
- A power meter to check energy use
- A guide with simple tips to save energy
Electric vehicle charging stations
Knox City Council has installed five public electric vehicle (EV) chargers around the city.
From 1 July 2025, a charging fee will apply. Overstay fees will also apply. You can access the chargers using the Exploren app.
For a comprehensive list of all other EV charges in Knox, use the PlugShare app.
More about environmental sustainability
Learn more about making your home and business more environmentally sustainable.
Need help?
Contact us and we will come back to you.
Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.
