Canterbury-Bankstown residents are being encouraged to power their homes with green energy that comes straight from wind and solar farms.

Council has joined a number of Sydney councils to promote GreenPower – a government accredited and audited green energy program.

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said the program provide sustainable energy alternatives to homeowners and renters alike, especially those who cannot install solar panels.

“Switching to a 100 per cent accredited GreenPower electricity plan is the best thing you can do for our planet,” Mayor El-Hayek said.

“It’s your fastest way to go renewable, especially if you rent or live in an apartment. “You can switch your electricity plan to a GreenPower accredited plan if you rent, own, live in an apartment, house or run a business.” GreenPower electricity plans are available through more than ten energy providers in Sydney and residents are able to switch to a GreenPower plan in as little as 10 minutes.

“Many electricity companies are pushing their customers to sign up to a carbon neutral plan… but a GreenPower accredited plan is a much better option,” Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said.

“GreenPower electricity plans guarantees investment in more renewable energy, like wind and solar farms. It’s one of easiest ways you can reduce dirty emissions.”

For more information, visit cb.city/GetGreenPower