Climate Change Strategy Phase 1: MidCoast Council
Appendix D: Medium-term mitigation plan for Council operations TABLE 8: MIDCOAST COUNCIL MEDIUM-TERM MITIGATION PLAN FOR COUNCIL OPERATIONS Category
Subcategory
Buying clean energy
Electricity Whole-of-Council Implement a ‘market test’ process to determine the current Procurement contract models, renewable energy availability and price for renewables as part of a PPA. Electricity Target for next procurement to purchase 50% to 100% of Procurement MCC's electricity from renewable energy, subject to cost and risk assessment. Weigh up the costs and risks of a renewable energy PPA against a regular power agreement.
Procurement
Sustainable transport
Electric Vehicles
Fleet
Sustainable transport
Fleet
Sustainable transport
Fleet
Install EV charging infrastructure / supply points to support Council Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) / Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) trial vehicles and/or public charging point. In Council’s next fleet plan, incorporate assessment and development of plans for EV charging at Council-owned sites, transition to hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid EV, Battery EV for passenger cars and utility vehicles in the med term. Consider implementation of an EV trial for a passenger vehicle in Council’s fleet.
Sustainable Procurement
Services and Equipment Purchasing
Continue to deliver internal engagement and training to encourage the specification of sustainability in all Council buying decisions.
Sustainability / Procurement
Buying clean energy
Site
Abatement option
Responsibility
Procurement
Cost or resources required Staff time and/or consulting advice Staff time and cost difference between ‘regular’ supply agreement and PPA Not estimated
Fleet
Staff time and/or consulting advice
Fleet
Cost premium between petrol / hybrid and EV Staff time
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