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          2. Saving Energy, Save Money for Businesses
A Council Climate Change Grant enabled ZEN Inc. to contract a Business Energy Advisor
To work with businesses, offering practical advice on how to implement energy savings
for SME’s across the Shire.
This free and independent service has been helping Noosa Shire businesses to save
thousands of dollars.
The free service includes

  ●   Identifying quick energy efficiency wins to cut bills.
  ●   Assessing the business case including ROI for solar PV or batteries, including
      available grants, rebates and industry trends and
  ●   Exploring ROI for electric vehicles (EVs) and chargers for staff or
      customers.


  Impact: ROI analysis: ROI is strong vs budget. $ Value.

           Actual + Pipeline                       Yr 1                      Yr 10

           $ savings                               $76,645                   $766,450
           BEA project R.O.I.                      4.8                       47.9
            Emissions avoided (tCO2e)              304.5                     3045.2

   For further details, see the ZEN Inc. 2025 Annual Report.

  Thanks to Noosa Council for its support through a Climate Change Grant. For further details,
  see the ZEN Inc. 2025 Annual Report




                               3. Low Income Homes Project
  ●   ZEN Inc., supported by Noosa Council grant, successfully delivered a pioneering
      solar and social initiative
  ●   Helping reduce energy costs for some of the region’s most vulnerable households.
  ●   An excellent example of ZEN Inc’s mission in action: driving practical solutions that
      lower emissions while supporting the community and aligning with Noosa Councils
      net zero emissions goals.
  ●   ZEN Inc. is proud to have delivered tangible, long-term impact for some residents
      who need it most




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