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ZEN’s Race to Zero helping schools reduce ...

Schools across the Noosa Shire are utilising their real time energy data to learn about energy efficiency through Zero Emissions Noosa’s exciting initiative Race to Zero.

The program utilises a mix of direct curriculum teaching with week by week lesson plans and a gamified approach which shows students how their real time energy decisions impact on emissions.

ZEN President Vivien Griffin said, “Schools are high energy consumers and the chance to curb wasteful energy use is important to the goal of reducing emissions across Noosa shire.“



ZEN’s Race to Zero helping schools reduce emissions

Bounce Noosa, a boutique backpacker resort launches their EV shuttle service supporting the charge towards net zero emissions for Noosa Shire

Bounce Noosa continues to set the standard for sustainable practices with the addition of an electric shuttle service now available for guests. From the beachfront vibes of Main Beach and the buzz of Hastings Street, and the funky bars and cafes of Noosa Junction to the lush rainforests and impressive waterfalls of the Hinterland, exploring the sights of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve can now be achieved with zero tailpipe emissions thanks to the Joylong E6, the first of its generation to hit the streets of Queensland.

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Noosa Lakes Solar for Strata - first 12 months results are in

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It’s a little over 12 months since the last panel was installed to complete their 550kW solar PV system - the largest in the Noosa area.

You can read our news item from last year here.

The data on the first 12 months of the Noosa Lakes Townhouse Solar Project (i.e. excluding the commercial building which had solar a few months earlier).

“I’m delighted to report back on the first 12 months of operation of the scheme -

- generated >744,000kWh of solar electricity

- that’s the equivalent of reducing 595 tonnes of CO2 emissions,

- or planting 9838 trees,

- or saving the emissions of driving >2.3 million kms!



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— Ian Wright, the enthusiastic prime mover behind the Solar Revenue Model

Ian also said the scheme billed more than $120,000

Ryan Rae, Brian Stockwell & Ian Wright

The commercial building has:generated a further >108,000kWh - the equivalent of reducing 87 tonnes of CO2 emissions, or planting 1439 trees, or saving the emissions of driving 345,000 kms! and produced a savings/revenue of over $16,500

Total site statistics

  • generation of > 852,000 kWh of solar electricity

  • that's the equivalent of reducing 682 tonnes of CO2 emissions,

  • or planting 11,277 trees,

  • or saving the emissions of driving > 2.65 million kms

  • solar revenue/savings of > $136,500

“This year's solar export Feed in Tariff has dropped from 20c to 12c (40%!), but energy rates have gone up 15%. Projected revenue/savings in Year 2 are still around c$100,000. Hopefully in Year 3 we will be looking at community batteries to "extend solar hours" for Year 4 and on...time will tell.” Ian said.

You can read another story which appeared in Noosa Today here

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Fact Sheet - Noosa Community Batteries Initiative

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In late 2020, Zero Emissions Noosa starting researching Community / Neighbourhood batteries to help on the journey towards the goal of zero net community emissions by 2026. With Council funding we commissioned a report by experts to inform us, and a working group with strong credentials was formed in mid 2021. Follow this page to keep up to date with our progress