For an example of what the ARC region could be like, have a look at the following link to see what the ACT has done/is doing:

https://www.smartenergy.org.au/news/act-tops-scoreboard

Also, in other good news last week:

The Armidale Regional Council and UNE have partnered to move Armidale Local Government Area to zero emissions by 2030.

https://www.armidaleexpress.com.au/story/6407650/project-zero30-partnership-with-une-accepted-by-armidale-council/

So keep up the pressure. We need the ARC to now declare a climate emergency.