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      (d)    words importing the plural number include the singular number;

      (e)    headings are for reference purposes only and must not be used in interpretation;

      (f)    where any word or phrase is given a defined meaning any other part of speech or
             other grammatical form concerning the word or phrase has a corresponding meaning;

      (g)    a reference to a statute includes all regulations and subordinate legislation and
             amendments; and

      (h)    references to writing include any mode of representing or reproducing words in
             tangible and permanently visible form and includes e-mail and fax.

2.    OBJECTIVES OF THE TENDER CONSIDERATION PLAN

2.1   The objective of this Tender Consideration Plan is to document a procurement strategy that
      will enable Council to effectively:

      (a)    deliver a community battery in Noosaville in accordance with the conditions of the
             grant agreement;

      (b)    utilise the pilot to learn lessons and gain knowledge which can assist Council to
             deliver subsequent projects with potentially less reliance on project partners.

      (c)    Utilise the pilot to assess the community benefit provided by the battery in terms of
             emission reduction, and revenue that could be utilised for further community emission
             reduction initiatives.

      (d)    utilise the pilot to determine the emission reduction potential of community batteries
             for Noosa Shire.

3.    HOW THE OBJECTIVES ARE TO BE ACHIEVED

3.1   The Objectives will be achieved by directly engaging YEF as follows:

      (a)    for the delivery of the community battery in Noosaville in accordance with the
             milestones set out in the grant application and agreement, and;

      (b)    for the operation and maintenance of the community battery for an initial 5 years;

      (c)    for the execution of the battery operations into the National Energy Market to
             generate a revenue source in accordance with the relevant rules and conditions of the
             Australian Energy Market Operations and Energex as the Distributed Network Service
             Provider (DNSP).

      (d)    YEF will develop a project plan for the manufacture, installation and commissioning of
             the community battery in Noosaville in accordance with the Milestones stated in the
             grant application and the agreement. This will include all relevant approvals required
             from Energex, Council and other relevant authorities.

      (e)    YEF will procure the stated technology for the battery, in consultation with Council, in
             accordance with the proposal and budget set out in the grant application and
             agreement.

      (f)    YEF will develop a community engagement plan. to ensure community understanding
             and acceptance of the community battery in the proposed location

      (g)    YEF will develop a management plan for the operation and maintenance of the
             community battery to achieve the greatest benefit to the community in terms of
             emission reduction and return on investment. This will include the establishment of a


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