Schools across the Noosa Shire are utilising their real time energy data to learn about energy efficiency through Zero Emissions Noosa’s exciting initiative Race to Zero.
The program utilises a mix of direct curriculum teaching with week by week lesson plans and a gamified approach which shows students how their real time energy decisions impact on emissions.
ZEN President Vivien Griffin said, “Schools are high energy consumers and the chance to curb wasteful energy use is important to the goal of reducing emissions across Noosa shire.“
The Page family-owned business has been manufacturing furniture in Pomona for the educational and commercial market since 1919. Zero Emissions Noosa met up with Shane Smith who’s been with Page Furnishers for over 40 years. Installing their large 200kW solar system was a natural choice for the business fitting in with their sustainable ethos.
Although the postcode has lower uptake of solar than other areas, it's really pleasing to see that the amount of solar has increased by almost 70% over the last 2 years, and it's great to see growing installations in the commercial and tourism sectors.
And we caught up with Aspire Property Management’s Dave Langdon to talk about the 125kW they have over 3 properties in Noosa Junction
Noosa Sun Motel is saving money using the sun. According to Darren Keenan, Manager, “we started with a 10 Kw system in 2016 and then added another 5 Kws about year later. We thought it would take about 5 years to pay off the system, but we were delighted when it paid itself off in just over 2 years. We have also installed solar heating for our pool.”
Schools across the Noosa Shire are utilising their real time energy data to learn about energy efficiency through Zero Emissions Noosa’s exciting initiative Race to Zero.
The program utilises a mix of direct curriculum teaching with week by week lesson plans and a gamified approach which shows students how their real time energy decisions impact on emissions.
ZEN President Vivien Griffin said, “Schools are high energy consumers and the chance to curb wasteful energy use is important to the goal of reducing emissions across Noosa shire.“
The Plan will assist regional communities around Australia by providing funding and technical assistance for communities to implement their own renewable energy projects, in their own communities. Renewable energy is a great opportunity to boost regional economies throughout Australia.
The Plan has been developed through a community co-design process by Helen Haines, Independent MP for Indi, her staff and communities with renewable energy projects across Australia.
Business solar continues to boom in Noosa. We have added to our portfolio of case studies with the expansion of the Bissell’s Paint & Panels installation and a new one for SALT solar.
We strive to keep the Zero Emissions Noosa website relevant and up to date. We’re recently made improvements like displaying our Facebook feed for those that avoid social media, added a newsletter, news room, and politician Q&A archive, and a display of real time energy data from Noosa Race To Zero schools
Zero Emissions Noosa Inc is seeking two new Board members. Changes in work commitments have meant that two of our long-term members have had to resign and so we are looking for two enthusiastic replacements.
To register your interest, in joining our Board, please contact Anne Kennedy, Deputy Chair, on annekennedysc@gmail.com or 0401282022 by Friday. 16 October 2020.
