July 12: How to Save: Electrify Everything – Mark Purcell, Zero Emissions Noosa

Everyone can save money and do their bit for climate change through electrification. This will be the focus of Mark Purcell, the speaker at the next Friday Environment Forum on July 12th. Mark is deputy chair of Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN), an electrical engineer and a fervent proponent of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. 

When Mark needed to replace his car after it was damaged in a hailstorm, he decided to replace it with an electric car, which led to installing solar panels to charge the car and eventually replacing gas appliances with electric, resulting in significant savings on energy bills. Having effectively implemented sustainable energy measures in his own Noosa residence, Mark is enthusiastic about sharing the advantages of adopting eco-friendly energy practices.  Being net carbon zero for the last two years, Mark will share his knowledge of the integration of market-linked electricity pricing, home automation, and energy-efficient technologies to help everyone (including renters and strata residents) minimize their household expenses and ecological footprint. 

On July 12th, join the Friday Forum as Mark demonstrates how electrification is the fastest way to reduce carbon emissions, meaning healthier homes, a fairer energy system and lower bills. The forum is at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville and starts at 10:30am with morning tea available at 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.  

Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.