Bega Shire has a strong commitment to working with the community to develop policy, provide leadership and support local programs. The shire commitment to addressing climate change is demonstrated by its support for the CEFE 50/50 by 20/20 target, which aims to reduce energy use by 50%, and increase use of renewable power generation by 50%, by 2020.

The renewable energy system at the Tathra Surf Club comprises a wind turbine and photovoltaic (solar power) panels, and cost approximately $20 000 to install. Bega Valley Shire Council provided $10 000 towards the Tathra refit, and the club received a $4000 Australian Government rebate under its Photovoltaic Rebate Program (PVRP). The remainder was sourced from the local community through a fundraiser conducted by other community partners.  The money saved by the club annually through reduced energy bills will be re-invested back into the Surf Life Saving Club, providing significant community benefit.

Other community groups and community service organisations have subsequently expressed interest in undertaking a similar initiative. This includes similar partnerships with CEFE, Surf Life Saving clubs and their respective councils, including Eurobodalla, who are also involved with CCP and can draw on the capacity developed from this involvement to help facilitate such partnerships.