Zero Emissions Noosa

What Zero Emissions Noosa does

Zero Emissions Noosa Inc. (ZEN) is an incorporated, not-for-profit community organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Noosa Shire, Queensland, Australia. Its mission is to help Noosa Shire households and local businesses transition to net zero emissions by providing independent, volunteer-led guidance on residential and commercial electrification, rooftop solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and active transport. ZEN coordinates volunteer Energy Champions and a Business Energy Advisor service to deliver free workshops, feasibility guidance, and event programming across the shire.

The organization's core offerings are educational and programmatic rather than commercial software: the annual Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo (8th edition in June 2026, 8,000+ attendees, 65+ exhibitors), the Rewiring Noosa Electrify Everything Toolkit covering eight technology areas, the Noosa e-Bike Library (free 14-day loans via Ecotekk), the Solar on Low Income Homes project (10 systems installed for pensioners), a 120kW/360kWh community battery in Noosaville co-developed with Yarra Energy Foundation, the Solar for Strata manual, the Race to Zero schools curriculum, and the Noosa Solar Data Dashboard tracking the shire's 16,757 installations and resulting 120,000 tonnes/year of CO2 offset and A$18 million/year in household savings.

ZEN does not sell products or services to consumers; revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (ZEN and Junior tiers), voluntary donations, and government grants (Noosa Council Climate Change Response Grants, Queensland Department for Environment and Science, and Federal Government Community Batteries for Household Solar). The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with no paid advertising and a marketing mix dominated by owned media (newsletter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), community forums, and earned press coverage.

Name

Zero Emissions Noosa

Legal name

Zero Emissions Noosa Inc.

Website

https://www.zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zero Emissions Noosa is a 2018-founded, volunteer-led, not-for-profit community organization in Noosa Shire, Queensland, that delivers free education, an annual EV and electrification expo, e-bike library, community solar and battery programs, and an Electrify Everything toolkit to help local households and SMBs cut energy and transport emissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sustainability Services

akta.pro primary industry

Pollution Prevention & Toxics Reduction (BPAGAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Net-Zero Assurance & Readiness Assessments (limited assurance prep, audit support) (EUABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Community electrification programs
• Solar adoption education
• Electric vehicle advocacy
• Energy transition nonprofit
• Household electrification toolkit

Headquarters

HQ city

Noosa

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership program (ZEN membership and Junior membership) providing community involvement and support for net zero goals
2. Donations: Voluntary donations from community members supporting the not-for-profit mission
3. Government grants: Funding from Noosa Council Climate Change Response Grants, Queensland Department for Environment and Science grants, and Federal Government programs (Community Batteries for Household Solar)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Zero Emissions Noosa is a not-for-profit community organization that delivers education, advocacy, and community programs to help Noosa Shire households and local businesses reduce energy and transport emissions. Its offerings include the annual Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo, the Rewiring Noosa Electrify Everything Toolkit, the Noosa e-Bike Library, the Solar on Low Income Homes program, community battery initiatives, business energy advisory services, and various community workshops.

Product overview

Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) is a not-for-profit community group offering educational programs, community initiatives, and advocacy services to help Noosa Shire households and businesses transition to net zero emissions. The organization's portfolio includes the annual Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo (South East Queensland's largest electrification event), the Rewiring Noosa Electrify Everything Toolkit (covering 8 technologies with fact sheets and videos), the Noosa e-Bike Library in partnership with Ecotekk, the Solar on Low Income Homes program, Noosa Community Batteries initiative, Business Energy Advisor service, Solar Data Dashboard, Solar for Strata program, and various community workshops on home energy management and home batteries. The core offering is educational guidance and community programs—not a unified software platform—as ZEN helps residents understand and implement electrification technologies including solar, batteries, EVs, and energy efficiency measures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo Annual community event showcasing electric vehicles, e-transport options, and home/business electrification solutions for Noosa Shire residents and local businesses.
• Rewiring Noosa – Electrify Everything Toolkit Comprehensive educational toolkit covering eight electrification technologies with fact sheets, chapter videos, and practical guidance for household and business electrification in Noosa Shire.
• Noosa e-Bike Library Free community program offering extended e-bike loans (up to 14 days) so Noosa Shire residents can test different styles of e-bikes including commuter and cargo bikes before purchasing.
• Solar on Low Income Homes Community initiative providing free solar power systems to eligible low-income households in Noosa Shire to reduce energy stress and electricity costs.
• Noosa Community Batteries Shared neighborhood-scale battery storage system (120kW/360kWh capacity) at McGregor Park in Noosaville, storing excess solar energy from local rooftops for evening use as part of the Federal Government's Community Batteries for Household Solar program.
• Noosa Business Energy Advisor Free advisory service providing practical advice on implementing energy savings for small and medium-sized businesses across Noosa Shire, including energy efficiency improvements and solar adoption.
• Noosa Solar Data Dashboard Solar data dashboard tracking Noosa Shire's renewable energy progress, showing total installations (16,757 by Sept 2025), CO2 offset (120,000 tonnes/year), and household savings ($18m/year in avoided electricity costs).
• Solar for Strata Program helping body corporates and strata properties overcome barriers to solar adoption with an online How to Manual, free feasibility assessments, and three different solar revenue models for strata properties.
• Home Batteries Education Sessions Free community workshops and presentations on home battery technology, how batteries work, costs, savings potential, and how to shop for the right battery system.
• Home Energy Management Workshops Free practical workshops on home energy management covering solar optimization, reducing wasted power, and using tools to unlock energy savings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000 tonnes of CO2 saved per year across Noosa Shire from collective solar installations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Noosa CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional partner providing funding through Climate Change Response Grants, official support for ZEN initiatives, and alignment with Council's net zero emissions targets. Council endorsed community battery plans and provides ongoing administrative support.
• Yarra Energy FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community battery initiative with $500,000 Federal Government grant. YEF provides expertise in community battery installation and operation, having delivered batteries in Victoria. Consortium partners with Noosa Council and ZEN for Noosaville community battery project.
• EcotekkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Noosa e-Bike Library program providing e-bike fleet for free community loans. Ecotekk supplies and maintains e-bikes including Velectrix Urban Pulse, Velectrix Foldaway, and MOOV8 Cargo Bike styles.
• Rewiring AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcknowledged for pioneering work of Saul Griffith in electrification. ZEN adapted Rewiring Australia's research and frameworks for 'Rewiring Noosa - Electrify Everything' Toolkit and report. Hosted Saul Griffith for 'The Faster and Fairer Tour' event.
• Central Queensland University (Noosa Campus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration for e-bike research project assessing potential for e-bikes to reduce car travel in Noosa Shire and evaluating health and wellbeing impacts. Project sponsored by Giant Bicycles.
• Solar Revenue CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent renewable energy consultancy engaged to draft the 'How to Manual' for Solar for Strata initiative, providing technical expertise for body corporate solar adoption.
• Cricks Sunshine CoastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor expo sponsor and EV dealer displaying 8 different EV models (Subaru, Deepal, VW, Skoda, Chery, Kia, Zeekr, Jaecoo) at the annual Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo.
• Noosa Junction AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting the Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo event in Noosa Junction, contributing to festival-style community event atmosphere.
• Renew AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Sustainable House Day bringing three local homeowners to open their homes demonstrating energy-efficient and electrified living. Approximately 70% of attendees make upgrades within six months.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yarra Energy Foundation: Victorian-based independent community energy foundation delivering community batteries, electrification advisory, and local government partnerships. Direct ZEN collaborator on the Noosaville community battery and the closest operational peer in mission and structure.
• Total Environment Centre: Sydney-based community environmental nonprofit running local energy and emissions programs. Similar volunteer/community nonprofit delivery model on electrification advocacy.
• Renew Australia: National not-for-profit promoting sustainable housing and renewable energy, including the Sustainable House Day program that ZEN partners on. Comparable community-education model and advocacy focus on residential electrification.
• Moreland Energy Foundation (MERI): Melbourne-based community energy foundation delivering zero-carbon advisory, local government support, and community battery programs. Similar local-government-aligned climate action delivery model to ZEN.
• Inner West Community Energy: Sydney-based community energy nonprofit supporting solar bulk-buys, education, and local government electrification. Closely comparable volunteer-driven community electrification model.

Broad incumbents

• Climate Council of Australia: National independent climate communications and policy organization covering electrification, energy, and transport. Operates at national scale rather than local community delivery, but adjacent mission.
• Queensland Conservation Council: Statewide peak conservation body covering emissions, energy, and environmental policy. Comparable mission environment with regional reach overlapping Noosa Shire.
• Rewiring Australia: National nonprofit championing household electrification and provider of the toolkit frameworks ZEN adapted. Strategic upstream partner and comparable advocacy organization.
• Beyond Zero Emissions: Australian climate solutions think tank producing decarbonization research and sectoral plans. Adjacent research-and-advocacy nonprofit focused on net-zero pathways.

Emerging players

• Brisbane Sustainability Agency: Queensland-based agency delivering city-level sustainability programs, including electrification advisory and community engagement. Regional peer with overlapping Queensland footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZFMSU8TwbKRamUDvBmbD7g/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ZeroEmissionsNoosa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zero-emissions-noosa
• Instagraminstagram.com/zeroemissionsnoosa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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