What is an Urban Renewable Energy Zone? Read on… Imagine this. A clean, green, mini-power plant in the city where local businesses get paid for energy they collect from their roof; where cars and trucks are powered by the sun; where residences and businesses share energy storage; where having solar panels on your roof is […]
After a nutty first six months of the year for Zero Emissions Solutions the idea was to slow things down a little in July and August. Hmm. About that… Here’s how the diary ended up looking. July 20: Solar My House Webinar, with David Veal of Solarpro (recording here) July 19: Mosman Council delivers our […]
The New South Wales State Government has come up with two compelling reasons to make your next car electric. From September 1 this year there will be: Book to find out more at our free EV webinar now “Our transport sector currently makes up 20% of NSW emissions, with almost 50% from passenger vehicles. Electric […]
So you’re interested in volunteering? In doing something meaningful and fun? In working with dynamic and inspiring people? We’d love to have you. Zero Emissions Solutions is an all-volunteer run community organisation working in Mosman and the Northern Beaches LGAs. We’re all about practical ways to take action on climate: things we can do that […]
If you’re in lockdown, or even if you’re not, read on for some great environment, climate change and sustainability resources for students. Outside in Many of us are combining work from home with teaching at home right now, including Jenni Hagland, ZESN’s schools program leader. She’s found some great resources for students. Taronga Zoo is […]
All around the world people are taking the day off to demand climate justice for everyone. Here in Sydney, we’ll be supporting our plucky students in person and on line. Here are some suggestions on how you can help: Sign the pledge: Pledge that you, your group, business or organisation will stand with school strikers […]
Zero Emissions Solutions is delighted to have received a Mosman Council 21/22 Community Grant to assist schools to reduce emissions and increase sustainability, benefit education, and increase community connections and wellbeing. Zero Emissions Solutions organised and launched the Zero Emissions Schools Network Mosman in February 2021 with Mosman Council and the 8 schools in the Mosman […]
Solar usually makes headlines as a good news story, with 2.8 million rooftop systems now installed in Australia contributing to our clean energy revolution. So what is the hype around the so-called “solar tax” that may be slapped on homeowners? Can we stop the solar tax? The solar tax is an economic solution to an […]
“There are really only 3 things to do with money,” says Lesley Treleaven. “Spend it, save it or give it away.” “I’ve never been much of a shopper. I’d rather buy necessities, a few beautiful things, shared experiences for us, and quality education. I don’t want to support the production and consumption of widgets […]
Take a bird’s eye view of Brookvale and help us with an exciting new project. Brookvale is home to the largest commercial area within the Northern Beaches and it’s also a powerhouse for renewable energy. Large and small, owner operated or rented, retail, service and light industrial; businesses of all shapes and sizes are taking […]