Ron and Rochelle, long-time Peregian locals, have recently joined the electric vehicle (EV) movement by purchasing a tiny but very distinctive Mitsubishi Minicab MiEV. Inspired by their friend, who was already driving an EV, they decided to look for an affordable option that suited their needs.

What will Noosa look and feel like in 10 years’ time?  How we tackle transport will be key in determining how we shape Noosa’s future.   Will Noosa be just another resident and visitor community, with driving and parking problems?

Think of a library and thoughts immediately turn to books, but increasingly there are libraries popping up to share more nuts-and -bolts equipment.

Here in Noosa Shire, Zerro Emissions Noosa Inc (ZEN), together with EcoTekk Noosa, has secured a Queensland Government grant to set up the first e-bike library in Queensland.

HAVING solar installed on our homes is a great way to reduce our energy bills, but people in households at the lower end of the income scale are often disadvantaged as they are unable to install solar due to the cost.

Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN), is supporting g people at the lower end of the income scale to have a small solar system installed at no cost to them.

“Low income households are often disadvantaged as they are unable to afford to install solar due to the cost” said Mr Lambie.

On Sunday 4 May, there will be Sunshine Coast sustainable homes Noosa, Woombye and Reesville that are open to the public.

Sustainable House Day is an annual event run by Renew that provides the opportunity to explore some of region’s most inspiring homes, and learn from the people who designed them, built them, and live in them.

Zero Emissions Noosa Inc (ZEN) is partnering with RENEW for the open homes, webinars and forums in May to provide advice and resources to help people live more sustainably.

Having solar installed on our homes is a great way to reduce our energy bills, but people in households at the lower end of the income scale are often disadvantaged as they are unable to install solar due to the cost. Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN), is supporting people at the lower end of the income scale to have a small solar system installed at no cost to them.

Over a few Saturdays in late February and early March conversations buzzed and innovative ideas for Noosa’s transport future were sparked. The events facilitated by ZEN Inc brought together community members in Noosaville and Cooroy to discuss priorities and strategies to reduce car usage and transport emissions in the Noosa Shire. 

Zero Emissions Noosa believes that how Noosa Tackles its transport woes over the next 10 years will determine whether we can continue to celebrate our uniquely liveable community.

The foundation for that future must be set in this term of council, beginning with the June 2025 Council Budget.

Noosa council’s Transport Strategy 2017-2027 was a great plan but without measurable outcomes, a clear action plan and insufficient funds it’s a failure of governance and impossible to progress, Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) members told council on Monday (Jan 20) before suggesting four outcomes and ways to achieve them.

RACQ Noosa Resort is a jewel in the crown of Noosa tourist destination, having been voted Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice for best accomodation in Queensland in both 2023 and 2024.

One of the strings in their bow for quest satisfaction is their commitment to sustainability values and practises.

Long time Noosa local, Anne Kennedy, Chair of Zero Emissions Noosa Inc., was recently named in the Australian newspaper’s 100 Energy Players across the nation for Building the Green Revolution.

Anne said she was very surprised and amazed when she was contacted by people congratulating her for being included in the list.

“It was a huge surprise and great honour, as I knew nothing about it.

Long time Noosa local, Anne Kennedy, Chair of Zero Emissions Noosa Inc., was recently named in the Australian newspaper’s 100 Energy Players across the nation for Building the Green Revolution.

Anne said she was very surprised and amazed when she was contacted by people congratulating her for being included in the list.

“It was a huge surprise and great honour, as I knew nothing about it.

Gareth Duggan, an accredited solar designer and energy efficiency expert, has some solid advice when it come to choosing the right hot water system.

He says, “When we think about spending money, it’s important to ask ourselves: what’s the next big thing we can do to have a positive environmental impact?”

Businesses across the Noosa Shire are joining the quest for energy efficient solutions that

can save money, reduce carbon emissions, and attract the environmentally aware tourist. To

learn more about how your business can be part of this success, come along to the Electrify

Everything Workshop on Thursday 21 November at 10.30am.

Totally Renewable Magnetic (TRM) – an organisation set up in 2020 on the

pristine Magnetic Island just 20 minutes off the coast from Townsville. The aim of Totally

Renewable Magnetic is to make Magnetic Island’s energy 100% renewable by 2030.

ZEN’s Jenny Clement, met up with TRM’s Co-ordinator, Joe Niven and Business Energy

Advisor, Stephen Rodan, on the shores of Horseshoe Bay for a coffee and to exchange

stories.

When Gareth Duggan planned to build his family home, he considered it from a perspective of sustainability, focusing on sustainability and affordability for his family.

Recently interviewed as part of Rewiring Noosa – Electrify Everything’s focus, Gareth had a lot to contribute about how to plan ahead for the often harsh Queensland climate and how best to leverage the sun for great rewards, both financial and emotional.

More recently, induction cooktops have taken the market by storm, boasting impressive spontaneity and instant reactivity.

How cooking with induction saves money and your health Since cooktops were introduced, there were only really two options other than traditional woodfire cooking: the ever costly, unresponsive and slow electric cooktop and the more nimble and convenient gas cooktop which quickly became preferred by those who could afford the change.

More recently, induction cooktops have taken the market by storm, boasting impressive spontaneity and instant reactivity.

The transport world is changing rapidly, with star performer Norway selling just 45 fossil-fuelled cars in the month of July as the share of full battery electric vehicles hit a record 92 per cent.Closer to home, many Noosa locals will have seen Vivien Griffin’s distinctive, teal HyundaiKona around our streets and close to our waterways. It’s the one with the words ‘100%electric’ proudly embossed on the side and it often has her kayak strapped on top. “I had the signage added because I wanted people to know that there were more types of EVs than just Teslas”, she said, “and to come up and ask questions.”

Home batteries have come along since their early days.

What were once only an option for enthusiasts with very deep pockets are becoming more efficient and more affordable.