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ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA (ZEN) Inc. ALLIANCE AGREEMENT · Attachment 2 2026-27 ZEN E Operational Plan
ATTACHMENT 2
July 2026 – June 2027 ZEN E ACTION PLAN 2026-2027
Note: In addition to the Noosa Council Climate Change Response Plan (CCRP) Themes & Economic Development Strategy 2021-2030: Green Economy Plan aligned below,
the ZENTAG Action Plan assist in implementing many other Council Plans outlined on pp.13 & 14 of this doc.
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VISION: A Noosa Shire community powered by clean, affordable energy and transport
Mission: To inspire and support the Noosa Shire community to work towards net zero emissions and climate resilience
GOAL 1: Promoting community actions to achieve net zero emissions
OBJECTIVES: 1. Empowering households to make informed choices to manage their energy use and cost of living, to become more resilient,
while moving towards net zero emissions.
2. Facilitating businesses to make informed choices to cut energy costs and emissions, becoming more resilient,
while moving towards net zero emissions.
Interim Working Group Leader: Anne Kennedy
INITIATIVES/PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT ALIGNMENT
ACTIONS WORK WITH
STATUS PROJECT KPIS ZEN NOOSA
TIMEFRAM LEADER(S) & STRATEGIES* COUNCIL**
E TEAM
EMPOWERING HOUSEHOLDS 2026-2027
1. Empowering households to make informed choices to manage their energy use and cost of living, to become more resilient, while moving towards net
zero emissions.
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1.Community Forums:
a.To raise awareness of goal 1 Rewiring Ongoing Rex, David, Colin, # at least 3 forums per each 1.1.2; 1.1.3; Theme 2: Energy
through: Aust., SEQ July, 2026 – Jenny & Anne, half year (Feb., March, April) 1.1.4; CCS 2 & efficiency and
Community June, 2027 Josh & (Aug., Sept. & Oct.) 3
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i. presentations e.g. Noosa & Energy renewable
Cooroy libraries, U3A, NPA & groups, energy
Peregian Beach Community Energy #4 Podcasts & webinars per 2.1 & 2.3
House, Service Clubs & other Together, One year
community groups @ venues Step Off the Theme 3: Clean
for different demographic & Grid low
geographic groups & emissions
ii. podcasts & webinars industries
3.1 & 3.2
b. Training ZEN Inc. Energy Community & Ongoing Colin, Josh, Ewan, # train 3 Energy Champions 1.1.2; 1.1.3;
Champions (Train the Trainer) ZEN Inc. July, 2026 – others TBC 1.1.4; CCS 2 & Theme 7:
for community forums and members & June, 2027 3 Resilient &
events to assist households to: supporters adaptive
I. interpret energy bills communities &
and find cheaper built
retailers environments
II. implement energy 7.1 & 7.2
management and
energy efficiency
III. estimate ROI on
household solar &
batteries
IV. where to find
resources/suppliers on
ZEN website
to reduce your cost of living and
build resilience, while reducing
emissions
c. ZEN Inc. Energy Champions Community & Ongoing Wes, Ewan, Kieran 1.1.2; 1.1.3;
working with community ZEN Inc. July, 2026 – (TBC), Don Parry 1.1.4; CCS 2 &
members to deliver points members & June, 2027 (TBC), Others TBC 3
above (section b) supporters
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2.Rewiring Noosa Electrify Everything - across the Noosa Shire
a. To raise community awareness of how to reduce their energy costs
b. Make households moré resilient after severe weather events/power outages &
c. Reduce their emissions.
a. Raise awareness of & Energy Flex & Ongoing Rex, David, Colin, # people reached by ZEN 1.1.1; 1.1.2; Theme 2: Energy
promote Energy Management Noosa July, 2026 – & others TBC Inc’s promotion of Energy 1.1.3; CCS 2 & efficiency and
& Energy Efficiency to reduce community June, 2027 Flex 3 renewable
energy bills groups - # times Energy Flex is energy
Noosa & promoted by ZEN Inc. to 2.2 & 2.3
I. Use of free EnergyFlex Cooroy public
II. investigate use of libraries, U3A, # people joined ZEN Inc’s Theme 3: Clean
EnergyFlex Community NPA & Energy Flex community by low
Energy tool Peregian ZEN Inc’s promotion of emissions
Brach Energy Flex industries
Community 3.1 & 3.2
b. Raise awareness of & House, Ongoing Colin # Expo visitors will purchase 1.1.1; 1.1.3;
promote use of Solar & Service Clubs July, 2026 – Solar & Batteries in next 12 CCS 2 & 3 Theme 7:
Batteries to reduce energy bills & through all June, 2027 months Resilient &
& be more resilient print & e adaptive
media; communities &
i.Promote Queensland built
Government rebate for solar on environments
rental properties (to real estate 7.1 & 7.2
property managers)
c. Sustainable House Day Renew Ongoing David, Charlene, # 3 homes opened 1.1.1; 1.1.2;
To demonstrate how Australia & March – Ross tbc, Maria # people attending 1.1.3; 1.1.4;
households can reduce their SCEC May 2027 tbc # Develop/update case CCS 2 & 3
cost of living, build resilience & (Sunshine Investigate studies
reduce emissions Coast willingness
Environment of industry
Council) to be
involved
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d. Linking to Tradespeople Electrical Nov., 2026 – Anne, Josh, Ewan # Links to multiple installers 1.1.2; 1.1.3; Theme 2: Energy
To make tradespeople aware of: Trades May 2027 online. 1.1.4; 2.1.1 & efficiency and
i.Opportunities to future proof Association; # no. of info. Sessions for 2.1.2 renewable
tradespeople energy
their businesses for the long Suppliers-
# Supplier relationships with 2.3 & 2.3
term by practicing Electrify Electrical EnergyFlex, TED and
Everything i.e. their customers wholesalers Sungrow Theme 3: Clean
getting off gas, linking & e.g. Lawrence low
facilitating tradespeople & & Hanson, emissions
apprentices to upskilling Trade Link industries
resources 3.1 & 3.2
Theme 7:
ii. Help the community to be Resilient &
more resilient after severe adaptive
weather events communities &
built
iii. reduce emissions (many of environments
them are surfers so helping to 7.1 & 7.2
reduce environmental impact)
3. More Solar for Low Income Homes
a. To assist vulnerable Retirement/ Second Colin & Kieran; # Marketing plan for fund 1.1.1; 1.1.2; Theme 2: Energy
members of the community Lifestyle/ round Comms: Rex, raising using social media 1.1.3; 1.1.4 & efficiency and
reduce cost of living Villages; supported Amy, Crisp 1.1.5; renewable
direct by NSC Communications # Crowdfunding for energy
b. build their resilience
outreach to council & Anne donations enable target 2.1, & 2.3
after severe weather
targeted grant to number of homes to be Theme 7:
events/power outages & neighbourhoo enable provided with solar Resilient &
c. Reduce their emissions. ds of previous external adaptive
recipients; crowd # 10 homes with solar communities &
d. Recipients must meet Services funding. For built
eligibility criteria. Australia completion # of people donating environments
June 2027 Outcomes &
Benefits
1, 2, 3, & 4
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4. Solar for strata
Also in business section
Engage bodies corporate to Team Body Ongoing as # body corporates 1.1.1; 1.1.2; Theme 2: Energy
install solar systems to: Corporate; opportuniti Colin, Ewan inquired/engaged 1.1.3; 1.1.4; efficiency and
a. Reduce their energy costs & Tourism es arise renewable
hence bodies corporate fees Noosa; July, 2026 – energy
# body corporates installed
b. Make them moré resilient individual June, 2027 2.1 & 1.5
bodies solar in common area
after severe weather Theme 3: Clean
corporate
events/power outages & low
c. Reduce their emissions. emissions
industries
Note: also investigate if Solar 3.1 & 3.2
Theme 7:
can be a revenue stream for
Resilient &
their sinking fund. adaptive
communities &
built
environments
7.1 & 7.2
Outcomes &
Benefits 1 & 2
5. Data Dash Board
a. To track Noosa Shire Sunspot data Ongoing. Josh STRATEGIES As above
community uptake of # solar installations per 1.1.1; 1.1.3;
renewable energy (solar) month in Noosa Shire 1.1.6
b.To monitor and analyse use
of renewable energy across the
Noosa Shire community
Note: This data is being
provided to and shared by
Noosa Council on their website
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FACILITATING BUSINESSES 2026-2027
1. Facilitating businesses to make informed choices to cut energy costs and emissions and becoming more resilient,
while moving towards net zero emissions.
1. Noosa Shire Business Energy Advisor Service
a.Work with business owners July - Dec., Colin, Anne & # July – Dec., 2026 dollar STRATEGIES Theme 2: Energy
to: Noosa 2026 ATM Josh savings $XXXX to date. 2.1.1; 2.1.2; efficiency and
I. helping businesses Council, 2.1.4 ; CCS renewable
improve financial Tourism Review # July – Dec., 2026 CO2 2.1.1; .2.1.2; energy
viability including… Nov., 2026 reduction of XXX tons to date 2.1.3; 2.1.4;
Noosa
II. assess energy CCS 1,2,3,4, & Theme 3: Clean
Regenerative 5
management 10-year savings confirmed low
Tourism across the shire = emissions
III. introduce/expand focus; $500,000+ industries
energy efficiency
Council’s 3.1 & 3.2
IV. introduce/expand solar
Green 10-year emissions
& batteries solutions (if abatement confirmed across Theme 7:
Economy
ROI stacks up) and the shire = 500 tonnes CO2 Resilient &
V. introduce EV chargers sector,
adaptive
for staff & customers - Chambers of
# businesses visited/in communities &
and the public where Commerce conversation = 30 built
relevant environments
VI. link them to suppliers # businesses provide energy 7.1 & 7.2
VII. work with body bills = 15 Outcomes &
corporates (if needed) Benefits
# businesses saved money 1,2,3,4, & 6
VIII. Work closely with key by switching tariffs = 5
stakeholders to develop Theme 6:
a pipeline of businesses # businesses take up energy Sustainable
to work with management/efficiency agriculture and
measures = 4 food systems
6.3 Support agri-
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Note: this also incorporates # businesses implement businesses &
Solar for business/tourism electrification (e.g. fleet, landholders to:
Strata. kitchen, hot water systems, a.Reduce their
HVAC) = 4 emissions
technology
# businesses take up solar = implementation
5 b.Take up
opportunities for
# businesses take up battery income
=3 generation
through carbon
# New EV charging sites = 2 drawdown
Outcomes &
Benefits 1 & 2
2.Commercial & Industrial Solar and Batteries
a. To boost the amount of Nov., 2026 Josh, Colin, Ewan, # Solar Systems installed or 2.1.1; 2.1.2;
renewable energy available Large – June, 2027 Anne enlarged including excess 2.1.4 ; CCS
including encouraging VPPs or businesses in capacity for distribution and 2.1.1; .2.1.2;
VPNs the Noosaville minimization of wasted solar 2.1.3; 2.1.4;
b. To reduce business energy & Cooroy CCS 1,2,3,4, &
costs # Batteries installed 5
industrial
c. To make businesses and the
estates; #VPP’s entered into
community more resilient after
Chambers of
severe weather events/power
Commerce
outages
d. To reduce emissions from
business.
e. Advocate for measurement of
wasted solar
f. Using bi-directional EV’s to
reduce peak demand and
provide essential power using
“wasted” C&I solar
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g. electrification of fleet and
plant vehicles
CROSS CUTTING ACTIVITIES STATUS TEAM KPIS ZEN NOOSA
TIMEFRAM STRATEGIES * COUNCIL**
E
1.Support to the EV & Electrify 2027 Expo Rex, ZEN E & # people attended 1.1.1; 1.1.2; Theme 2: Energy
Expo 27 June ZENTAG members 1.1.3; 1.1.4; efficiency and
# people purchasing an EV in 1.1.5 renewable
next 12 months energy
# people purchasing solar in Theme 3: Clean
next 12 months low
emissions
# people purchasing industries
batteries in next 12 months 3.1 & 3.2
Theme 7:
Resilient &
adaptive
2.Home & Business Energy Noosa Today; Ongoing Project leaders & # articles, 1.1.2; 1.1.3; communities &
related resources, Comms & Your Local Rex & all ZEN E 1.1.4 & CCS built
Advocacy Lifestyle; Group # 40 posts submitted across 1,3 & 5 environments
a. Use ZEN website, print & Crisp all formats 7.1 & 7.2
electronic media, (Social, Communicati Outcomes &
website & newsletter) ons; Benefits
@ forums, print & e media Facebook, 1,2,3,4, & 6
Instagram; Theme 7:
Linked In; Resilient &
3.Waste reduction SMART Energy July, 2026 – Anne # 3 Newsletters 1.1.2; 2.1.2 & adaptive
Advocating & promoting Council; June, 2027 # 3 Forums CCS 5 communities &
a. Recycling of solar PV Aust. Govt. # Page on ZEN Inc. website built
b. Safe disposal of batteries Solar environments
to Noosa Shire businesses and Recycling 7.1 & 7.2
households pilot;
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c. targeting solar and battery Recycling Outcomes &
installers/suppliers businesses Benefits
1,2,3,4, & 6
4.Working strategically & Tourism Ongoing – Anne, Rex & # 3 events of other CCS 1, 2 & 3
collaboratively with key Noosa, Noosa Embedded Project organisations engaged in by
stakeholders/other groups Biosphere into leaders ZEN
Reserve projects
Foundation; # 3 of partners engaging with
Landcare; ZEN events
Chambers of
Commerce;
Noosa
Council
POTENTIAL OR PIPELINE STATUS TEAM KPIS ZEN NOOSA
PROJECTS TIMEFRAM STRATEGIES * COUNCIL**
If & when funding, human E
resources or opportunities arise
See p. 10
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Home Energy Advisor (HEA) Noosa Shire On hold for Colin and others # Funding success 1.1.1; 1.1.2; Theme 2: Energy
a. to provide energy residents future TBC # Home energy advisor 1.1.3; CCS 2 & efficiency and
management, energy efficiency funding recruited 3 renewable
and renewable energy advice opportunity # 20 households assisted energy
including energy audits with basics of reading bills, 2.1, & 2.3
b. to reduce cost of living finding a cheaper retailer,
c. to improve household helping to manage their Theme 7:
resilience energy use, becoming more Resilient &
energy efficient, adaptive
# 5 having more extensive communities &
analysis built
# 6 get quotes for environments
solar/batteries Outcomes &
# 4 upgrades are ordered Benefits
1, 2, 3, & 4
Refrigerants business and On hold for Adrian 1.1.3; 2.1.3 Theme 2: Energy
a.Raise business and large large future # business engaged efficiency and
organisations awareness of the organisations funding # large organisations renewable
importance of reducing e.g. Council opportunity engaged e.g. Council energy
refrigerants in emissions
reduction and energy cost Theme 3: Clean
savings low
b. Promote steps to reduce the emissions
use of refrigerants, reducing industries
energy costs and emissions. 3.1 & 3.2
Youth Climate Change Conf. Work with July, 2027 Anne # 20% emissions reduction STRATEGIES Theme 2: Energy
July 2027 NBRF & in local schools 1.1.1; 1.1.2; efficiency and
Noosa EE Hub 1.1.3; 1.1.4 renewable
Funded to NBRF by Noosa energy
Council Climate Change 2.1, & 2.3
Grants.
Theme 7:
Resilient &
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adaptive
communities &
built
environments
7.3.1; 7.3.2 &
7.3.3
Outcomes &
Benefits
1, 2, 3, & 4
Any other opportunities that Develop if TBC
can be funded and human resources
resourced and that are aligned found
with ZEN Inc’s. strategic plan,
consistent with ZEN’s
objectives & subject to a risk
assessment.
*ZEN Strategies explained here
* ZEN Inc. Strategies 2026 – 2027
Household Strategies
1.1.1 Undertake targeted, large impact projects to maximise emissions reduction
1.1.2 Direct engagement to provides independent energy information, advice and assistance to households to save money and reduce energy use and be more
resilient
1.1.3 Continue Rewiring Noosa- “electrify everything” - across the Noosa Shire, including Solar for Strata initiatives
1.1.4 Demonstrate ‘the possible’ by sharing practical innovations/solutions
1.1.5 Assist in energy cost reduction for low income households and renters
1.1.6 Work with Noosa Council for development of/adoption of a community emissions target for carbon accounting
Business Strategies
2.1.1 Direct engagement to provide independent energy information, advice and assistance to businesses to save money and reduce energy use and be more
resilient
2.1.2 Targeted programs to facilitate business resilience while reducing energy costs and emissions, through the Business Energy Advisor program
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2.1.3 Facilitate greater uptake of Commercial & Industrial solar for use locally
2.1.4 Develop/update case studies to highlight cost savings and emissions reduction
Cross Cutting Strategies (CCS)
1. Promote online resources online to reduce costs & energy use, facilitate energy transition, build resilience and reduce emissions
2. Work closely with key stakeholders to develop a pipeline of businesses to work with e.g. Tourism Noosa for Regenerative Tourism, Council’s Green Economy
sector, Chambers of Commerce.
3.Effectively disseminate information through ZEN Inc’s website and other communication channels.
4. Use data to monitor and measure renewable energy uptake & trends
5.Advocating & promoting responsible and safe recycling of solar PV and safe disposal of batteries to reduce waste at landfill
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**Noosa Council Climate Change Response Plan (CCRP)
Themes
Theme 1: Leadership and governance
1.1 Mobilise community for climate action
1.2 Action for low carbon economy & resilient community
2.1 Council is a powerful influencer for climate action
Theme 2: Energy efficiency and renewable energy
2.1 Transition Noosa Council and Noosa Shire to 100% renewable energy and ensure the transition is inclusive of low income and vulnerable residents and
businesses, including strata tenants
2.3 Develop a climate aware and empowered community for reducing climate risks and emissions
Theme 3: Clean low emissions industries
3.1 Through targeted initiatives, create an environment that supports business development, innovation and investment shift to clean, green low emission
industries and technology
3.2 Work with industry, business associations and government agencies to facilitate emissions reduction and environmental sustainability for local businesses
Theme 7: Resilient & adaptive communities & built environments
7.1 Create a resilient built environment for householders, businesses, vulnerable people, property and infrastructure
7.2 Build Council and community awareness and preparedness for climate change and extreme weather events
Theme 6: Sustainable agriculture and food systems
6.3 Support agri-businesses and landholders to reduce their emissions through changes in farming practices and technology implementation, and to take up
opportunities for income generation through carbon drawdown activities.
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Economic Development Strategy 2021-2030: Outcomes & Benefits
1. Infrastructure accelerates industry development and Smart Precincts
2. Collaborative, and connected business Ecosystems are created
3. Expanded and specialised education and research opportunities
4. Relevant and impactful support provided to our businesses
5. Businesses maximising the global opportunities and
6. Selling to the world Increased number of high value jobs that retain local talent
7. A skilled and talented workforce driving
Corporate Plan Relevant Associated Plans to ZEN E & ZENTAG Action Plans
theme
1. Environment ● Noosa Environment Strategy 2019 (Sustainable living & Climate change adaptation and
resilience)
● Climate Change Response Plan 2021 (all 8 themes)
● Noosa Transport Strategy 2017 - 2027 (development of a new movement and
connectivity strategy).
2. Liveability ● Noosa Transport Strategy 2017 - 2027 - development of a new movement and
connectivity strategy
● Cycling and Walking Strategy and Implementation Plan 2020
● Noosa Trails Masterplan and Implementation Plan 2020 (use of completed plan).
● Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 (Energy efficiency cost savings & emissions reduction)
● Noosa Social Strategy and Social Justice Charter – Community Strategy (Energy
efficiency cost savings & emissions reduction)
● Noosa Health and Wellbeing Plan & Implementation (through pillars of the Corporate
Plan)
3. Excellence ● Community Engagement Framework (through Community batteries, Electrify
Everything & Transport forums/workshops)
● Economic Development Strategy 2021 – Smart Biosphere (through Community
batteries, Electrify Everything & Transport projects)
4. Prosperity
● Waste to Resource Strategy 2023-2028 (renewable energy)
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● Community Strategy – as above.
● Climate Change Response Plan – as above
● Noosa Design Principles (Sustainable Passive Design for energy efficiency)
● Disaster Management Plan (use of renewable energy)
5. Future ● Local Disaster Recovery Plan (use of renewable energy
● Destination Management Plan (transport alternatives & emissions reduction strategy)
● Economic Development Strategy (through Save Energy, Save Money for Business,
Community batteries, Electrify Everything & Transport projects)
● Waste to Resource Strategy 2023-2028 (renewable energy)
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