Carbon neutral communities: making the transition

该项目为合作伙伴、企业界、决策者、社区团体和更广泛的澳大利亚社会明确界定了国家经济和社会利益。 它通过制定减少澳大利亚城市地区温室气体排放的实际措施和克服更多采用能源效率和替代技术的障碍的战略，以及帮助澳大利亚实现其温室气体减排目标，为NRP 1做出贡献。 该项目的经济效益将通过节约能源;刺激城市设计、建筑设计和交通使用方面的创新;促进新的商业机会;鼓励更可持续的生活方式决定。

This project has well defined National benefits, both economic and social, for the collaborative partners, the business community, policy makers, community groups and the broader Australian community. It contributes toward NRP 1, through developing practical measures for reducing GHG emissions in Australian urban areas, and strategies for overcoming barriers to greater uptake of energy efficiency and alternative technologies; and helping Australia to meet its greenhouse reduction targets. The project economic benefits to through energy savings; stimulating innovation in urban design, building design and transport use; promoting new business opportunities; and encouraging more sustainable lifestyle decisions.