2016-10-11 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 8 - Delegations of Authority

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   11 OCTOBER 2016




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                      11 OCTOBER 2016

            In seeking to achieve best practice Council’s approach to achieving zero net emissions will be
            based on the following prioritised hierarchy for decision making — Figure 5.

                           © Avoid generating emissions by behaviour change initiatives such as:
                            © Switch off equipment (auto shut down computers at night).
                      :     © Use natural ventilation (buildings & vehicles).
               1. Avoid     Reset thermostats (use economy settings).
                            © Reduce car trips (use technology for meetings).
                            *Rationalise equipment (reduce number of refrigeration units, printers, etc.).

                            e Reduce energy use by energy efficiency measures such as:
                            *Replace light fittings with LED or other low energy lamps.
                            Install motion sensors on lighting.
              72. Red EIS)  Utilise alternative fuels.
                            Replace fleet with best in class fuel efficient, hybrid or electric vehicles (fit for purpose).

                           Change to renewable energy sources such as:
                            Install solar photovoltaic panels on Council buildings or at Council facilities.
                            Install small or large scale generation schemes (e.g. at landfill sites).
              3. Chan A=)  ¢ Purchase accredited GreenPower® (nil return on investment so last resort option).

                            ¢Use offsets such as:
                           * Purchase of eligible carbon offset units (from Clean Energy Regulator).
              re Offset    * Bio-sequestration (tree planting).

            Figure 5: Hierarchy of Decision Making Framework for Zero Emissions Noosa™
            As shown in the hierarchy above, actions that avoid or reduce emissions should be prioritised
            ahead of any renewal energy generation. The purchase of carbon offsets would only be pursued
            after emissions have been reduced and energy sources switched to renewable resources to the
            fullest extent practical. This hierarchy is recognised as environmental best practice for energy and
            GHG emission management.
            The Australian Government National Carbon Offset Standard provides guidance on what is a
            genuine offset unit.
             KEY ACTION 3:
             The decision-making framework outlined in the Strategy will be used when determining the
             appropriate approach to reduce emissions for a specific activity.
             KEY ACTION 4:

             A detailed Action Plan will be developed that will prioritise actions over an initial 5-year period
             (and ultimately 10 years). Funding of actions will be considered as part of the annual budget
             development process.

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