The NSW Government seeks to reduce its environmental impact through improved resource efficiency by meeting the targets for electricity, water use and waste set by the Government Resource Efficiency Policy.
Agencies report their progress toward meeting resource efficiency targets during the financial year.
See the consumption and costs highlights reported by cluster agencies for 2018-19.
Energy efficiency is a key part of making New South Wales a sustainable, liveable and resilient state. Through the Government Resource Efficiency Policy, the government is making energy efficiency part of its agencies’ operating goals.
The Government Resource Efficiency Policy sets targets for general government sector agencies to achieve minimum NABERS ratings, including for energy and water in office buildings.
In 2018–19, 100% of NSW Government agencies that had to report did so, and agencies are showing leadership in sustainability and embracing resource efficiency.
Agencies are encouraged to identify and implement water conservation measures to reduce annual water use and save costs.