Powering a cleaner, more affordable Noosa together
Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) is a not-for-profit community group working with the Noosa Shire on its journey towards a net zero emissions future. Our community forums, events and independent guidance supports households and local businesses to save money by reducing their energy and transport emissions. Learn practical ways to change your energy use and choose clean, alternative transport.
Our mission is simple: Electrify Noosa for a prosperous future.
Join our mission
for low-emissions living
Achieving net zero community emissions is an important part of our future. Noosa’s primary emissions sources are electricity consumption by households and businesses (58%) and fossil-fuel powered vehicles (33%). With Noosa Council’s target of net zero emissions, Noosa Shire is joining communities around the globe committed to meaningful action on climate change.
Noosa’s current emisssions
Benefits
Many Noosa households and businesses are already experiencing the benefits of lower emissions living.
Good for the environment
Significant cost savings
Healthier communities
Less cars on our roads reduces traffic congestion and lowers emissions, creating cleaner air to breathe and more people actively commuting.
How you can do it
Electrify your home or business
Making simple changes to electrify your home or business can have a big impact on your energy bills—and your carbon footprint. Learn practical ways to manage your energy smarter, be energy efficient, and plug in to renewable sources of energy.
Choose smart transport
Changing the way you get around in the Noosa Shire can have a positive impact on your health, your pocket, and the environment. Find out more about owning an electric vehicle, how you can trial an e-bike, safe cycle and walk ways, and more.
How we're moving Noosa towards net zero
Read our latest news
- ZEN in the News
- December 21, 2025
Thanks Noosa Today again for our regular column in your paper. Growing together: the social and environmental benefits of Noosa’s Community Garden With peak holiday season upon us, we will...