ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA (ZEN) Inc. ALLIANCE AGREEMENT · Attachment 2 2026-27 ZEN E Operational Plan

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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