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Blacktown City is one of only five solar cities within Australia. With funding under the Australian Government’s $75 million Solar Cities initiative, the Blacktown Solar City consortium is working with industry, businesses and the local community to rethink the way they produce and use energy.

Practical Benefits for the Local Community

Over one megawatt of solar electricity technology will be installed on private and public housing and on commercial and iconic buildings.
Financial solutions will be available to help consumers finance their solar systems.
More than 450 solar water heaters will be installed in private and public housing.
3,500 energy efficiency consultations for households and businesses.
30,000 energy efficiency packs will be available for households and commercial customers, to support their energy efficient choices.
Benefits for 1000 customers using electricity during periods of lower demand.
Over 150 households will receive discounted ceiling insulation packages to participate in a trial to measure energy savings from properly installed insulation.
A trial giving energy providers direct access to air conditioner and pool pump switches will be conducted during periods of peak electricity demand.
4,000 smart meters will give residential customers timely information on energy use.
Energy efficient discount voucher booklets available to all residents.
Accessibility for residents from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Community and School Educational Information on energy efficiency and climate change.

The Results

Savings of over 22 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually.
Blacktown City’s greenhouse gas emissions reduced by more than 24,000 tonnes each year.
Annual savings of $3 million in electricity bills for the Blacktown City community.

Consortium Members

The Blacktown Solar City consortium is joining with the Australian Government in delivering this innovative new trial. The consortium is led by BP Solar, with consortium members including Integral Energy, Blacktown City Council, ANZ, Landcom, and Big Switch Projects.

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For further details contact

BP Solar Pty Ltd Office
2 Australia Ave
Sydney Olympic Park
NSW 2127
Australia

Postal Address PO Box 114
Concord West
NSW 2138
Australia

Telephone: +61 2 8762 5777
Fax: +61 2 8762 5888