Published on 21 February 2025
Mansfield Shire Council has agreed to sign up for 100% renewable energy with the endorsement of a contract agreement with the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) at the February Council meeting.
Council will be the 61st local government to sign up to the agreement for the supply of 100% renewable energy from 1 July 2025 until 31 December 2030.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said this is one way Council was achieving value for money and implementing its Climate Action Plan.
“Going in on a collaborative purchase of energy like this means we know we’re getting the best bang for our buck with ratepayers money,” said Cr Rabie.
Council has a commitment in its Climate Action Plan to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2025. The contract with VECO fulfils this objective.
Mansfield Shire Council’s current energy contracts expire on 30 June 2025. These contracts cover all of Council’s corporate operations, including Council buildings, recreation reserves, sporting facilities, public lighting and libraries. Moving to renewable energy is the largest climate mitigation measure Council can undertake directly. Electricity consumption represents 56% of Council’s corporate emissions (excluding some street lighting), equating to approximately 580 tonnes of carbon.
For more information about Council’s Climate Action Plan, go to www.mansfield.vic.gov.au/ClimateActionPlan