Something significant is taking shape across our region. It is exactly the kind of joined-up thinking Zero Emissions Byron has been calling for. Circular Northern Rivers is a new regional coordination hub designed to connect industry, community, research and education around a shared goal: building a circular economy that works for the Northern Rivers. What…
Understanding your electricity bill isn’t exciting, but it’s powerful. Once you’re energy literate, you can start making choices that actually save you money. Take the time and make it work for you with these six how-to tips: 1. How to save money When you know how charges are calculated (usage rates, fixed fees, taxes, time-of-use…
Kerbside EV charging is coming to regional NSW, and it could hand our community two wins at once. But only if it’s set up the right way. Essential Energy is trialling “Plug and Play” kerbside chargers here in the Northern Rivers. The idea: the network operator builds and maintains the charger, and any electricity retailer…
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a final rule to improve how electricity distribution networks are planned and how their data is reported, announced on 16 July 2026 in response to a request from Energy Consumers Australia. The rule replaces the old annual planning report with a new long-term plan, published every five…
A community-led push for resilient, renewable power takes a major step forward Zero Emissions Byron (ZEB) is excited to share an update on a project we’ve been championing since early 2025: bringing solar and battery storage to Council-owned community facilities across the Shire. How it started In early 2025, ZEB Chair Anne Stuart and Jill…