To become a CitySwitch Signatory your office must be located in a local government area where the council is a participating CitySwitch partner.
By becoming a CitySwitch Signatory, your organisation acknowledges at a senior level that climate change is a serious issue. In striving to become leaders in energy efficiency, all Signatories agree to undertake a set of energy actions as outlined in the CitySwitch Commitment Letter.
Once your Commitment Letter has been received, a response letter of acceptance is sent to your organisation from the Mayor/Lord Mayor confirming your participation. A CitySwitch Program Manager will then be in contact with you to discuss program requirements and provide you with a:
All Signatories receive a website login providing access to CitySwitch energy efficiency resources including:
You will also be added to the CitySwitch e-bulletin distribution list and will be invited to CitySwitch Café Series Events. Held every few months, these events are exclusive to Signatories and provide a unique opportunity to network with like-minded businesses and to discuss office energy efficiency issues, challenges and opportunities.
Find out more about how your organisation can become a leader in energy efficiency >
NSW: City of Sydney, North Sydney Council, Parramatta City Council, Willoughby City Council
ACT: Canberra (Depart of Environment, Climate Change, Energy & Water)
Qld: Brisbane City Council
SA: Adelaide City Council
Vic: City of Melbourne, City of Port Phillip
WA: City of Perth
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