The project is intended to increase the uptake of solar on business and residential strata properties. This specific focus is required as it is widely recognized that strata properties lag behind single owner properties in the uptake of solar PV.
Submission: Peregian Beach Energy Hub
The project aims to develop a test site for a virtual embedded network amalgamated in one precinct. In line with Energex’s demand response regulation, the virtual embedded network is a large power user where, in the future, Council could use the excess power generated from the Energy Hub to offset, for example, street lighting in the immediate area.
Submission: Electric vehicle experiences for Noosa Shire residents
Submission: Environmental Upgrade Agreements or Building Upgrade Finance Project Officer
This project proposal is to advocate to local, Federal and State governments in Australia for take climate action, adopt net zero emissions targets, increase support for renewable energy, transitioning to a low carbon economy, and addressing climate risk impacts from coastal hazards, flooding, drought, heat risk, bushfires and biodiversity loss. Additionally, the proposal includes advocacy for legislative change to allow for Council to facilitate Environmental Upgrade Finance to enable eligible parties to access low risk finance for building upgrades.
Submission: Cyclable Noosa 2030
Submission: THE NOOSA COMMUNITY BATTERY PROJECT
This project proposes the installation of a pilot community battery in the Noosa Shire in 22/23.
Battery storage at various scales is recognized as one of the important tools by which to maximize rooftop solar and address network difficulties. Ultimately a network of community batteries will be required in Noosa to act as a “solar sponge” to soak up excess solar production during the day and use at night.
Submission: NOOSA COUNCIL NATURE STRIP PROJECT: PLANTING SHADE TREES TO OFFSET TRANSPORT EMISSIONS IN THE NOOSA SHIRE
This proposed project is for Noosa Council (Parks and Facilities) to undertake a tree-planting project to plant shade trees on nature strips throughout Noosa Shire. The project will aim to plant 1,000 trees in 2022. Trees will be at an advanced stage (approximately 1m in height) and meet Noosa Council Code in relation to species requirements. Trees will be staked and planted with root barriers to preserve and protect underground infrastructure. This project would then be continued so that a minimum of 1,000 trees are planted on nature strips each consecutive year.