JONZA News
NSW’s First EV Travel Map Launches: Charge, Scan, Explore: EVenture Map
Electric vehicle drivers across NSW can now discover local attractions while their car charges, thanks to the launch of a first-of-its-kind interactive map. EVenture Map combines EV charging station locations with a built-in local explorer, helping drivers turn every charging stop into a mini...
Welcome to Tamara Cummins, our Net Zero Project Manager.
Tamara leads initiatives focused on climate resilience, renewable energy, and sustainable regional development. With a Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation and over a decade of experience as a Senior Project Manager, Tamara has worked across all levels of government, driving impactful...
Charging Ahead – Electric Vehicle Summit and Drive Day, Griffith NSW
Electric vehicles (EVs) cost 70% less to run and 40% less to maintain. The NSW government is providing additional incentives to help reduce the upfront cost too. If your business has a fleet of at least 3 vehicles, you may be eligible to claim $5,000 to put towards the purchase of an EV passenger...
Charging Ahead – Electric Vehicle Summit and Drive Day, Griffith NSW
Electric vehicles (EVs) cost 70% less to run and 40% less to maintain. The NSW government is providing additional incentives to help reduce the upfront cost too. If your business has a fleet of at least 3 vehicles, you may be eligible to claim $5,000 to put towards the purchase of an EV passenger...
Long-term renewable electricity supply contract secured through Power Purchase Agreement.
Seven RAMJO Councils have secured a renewable electricity supply agreement with Iberdrola Australia through to the end of 2030, as part of a buyer’s group facilitating a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 13 regional councils in New South Wales. The agreements secure the supply of over 390...
EV Drive Day at Mt Panorama
"A huge thank you to Central NSW Joint Organisation for the invite to a fabulous EV Drive Day last week! Taking a lap around Mt Panorama, Bathurst Regional Council in an EV with Steve Croxon Griffith City Council's Fleet Manager and checking out the BYD Australia & New Zealand Plugin hybrid...
Energy and Sustainability – MS Teams shared files
RAMJO has rolled out an Energy and Sustainability MS Teams shared filing system for the easy dissemination of information between RAMJO member Councils. This shared file will be used as a resource library for member councils to view as and when the information is needed. The files cover issues...
Energy and Sustainability Networks – City Power Partnership
The City Power Partnership in a free to access network that engages with councils throughout Australia and incentivises councils to increase renewable energy and energy efficiency, improve transport and engage in advocacy. Members are given access to a national knowledge hub and a project...
Energy and Sustainability Tool – Revolving Energy Funds
An article from Shane Sykes, RAMJO Regional Energy and Sustainability Project Manager, responsible for our JONZA Project. A Revolving Energy Fund is a self-sustaining funding mechanism, which you start with seed capital that you can then invest in sustainability projects, such as energy...
In other news…
NSW’s First EV Travel Map Launches: Charge, Scan, Explore: EVenture Map
Electric vehicle drivers across NSW can now discover local attractions while their car charges, thanks to the launch of a first-of-its-kind...
Welcome to Tamara Cummins, our Net Zero Project Manager.
Tamara leads initiatives focused on climate resilience, renewable energy, and sustainable regional development. With a Graduate Certificate in...
Charging Ahead – Electric Vehicle Summit and Drive Day, Griffith NSW
Electric vehicles (EVs) cost 70% less to run and 40% less to maintain. The NSW government is providing additional incentives to help reduce the...
Charging Ahead – Electric Vehicle Summit and Drive Day, Griffith NSW
Electric vehicles (EVs) cost 70% less to run and 40% less to maintain. The NSW government is providing additional incentives to help reduce the...
Long-term renewable electricity supply contract secured through Power Purchase Agreement.
Seven RAMJO Councils have secured a renewable electricity supply agreement with Iberdrola Australia through to the end of 2030, as part of a buyer’s...
Did You Know?
Net zero aims to balance the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, crucial for combating climate change. Achieving this goal involves reducing emissions and using methods like planting trees to absorb carbon.
Fast Fact
Net zero refers to achieving a balance between the greenhouse gases put into the atmosphere and those taken out. This concept is crucial for combating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future.