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Latrobe City Council is actively pursuing sustainability initiatives to address global warming, with several projects underway or completed. The Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre (GRAC) in Traralgon utilizes groundwater from an underground aquifer for pool heating, saving 22,000 GJ of gas and reducing carbon emissions by 840 tonnes annually.

A renewable energy project at the local landfill captures biogas for electricity generation, producing up to 4,000 MWh per year and saving $300,000 on electricity bills. The council has replaced approximately 2,500 streetlights with energy-efficient models, resulting in a reduction of 900 tonnes of greenhouse gases yearly.

Additionally, the installation of solar panels across various facilities aims to generate 2 million kWh annually. The council targets net zero emissions by 2035, with specific goals for renewable energy use and electrification of facilities and vehicles in the coming years.