SCEC's May Green Drinks
Join us for Green Drinks: Electrify Everything! - an inspiring evening co-hosted with Zero Emissions Noosa, exploring electrification, innovation, and real-world solutions to power homes and community sustainably. Hear from industry experts and local changemakers as we plug into the future of clean energy.
Get Amped for Green Drinks: Electrify Everything!
Join the Sunshine Coast Environment Council and Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) for a special edition of Green Drinks as we plug into the future of sustainable living! In celebration of the national Sustainable House Day program, we’re hosting an Electrify Everything evening on Thursday, 8 May at Small Change Espresso.
Spark your curiosity with guest speakers Mark Purcell and Colin Lambie, both electrical engineers passionate about powering change. Mark will share how he transformed his home through electrification and retrofitting — and he’s opening his doors for Sustainable House Day so you can see it all in action. Colin will light the way with insights into ZEN’s mission to cut greenhouse gases using renewable energy and invite you to the upcoming Noosa EV & Electrify Expo.
Great conversation. Inspiring ideas. A taste of what’s possible when we electrify everything. Don’t miss it, be sure to RSVP!
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Guest Speakers
Mark Purcell
Mark Purcell is an electrical engineer and passionate advocate for sustainable energy and climate change action. With a focus on integrating market-linked electricity pricing, home automation, and energy-efficient technologies, Mark helps households reduce both costs and their environmental impact.
Having successfully implemented sustainable energy solutions in his own Noosa home, Mark demonstrates the real-world benefits of eco-friendly practices. He brings his expertise and commitment to advancing ZEN's mission of creating a net-zero emissions community.
Colin Lambie
Colin Lambie brings extensive experience in sustainability and renewable energy. As co-founder of the Bendigo Sustainability Group in 2007, Colin played a key role in bulk buying solar hot water and solar PV systems, establishing solar on community, industrial, and commercial buildings, and raising funds to install solar on social housing and low-income homes.
An electrical engineer by training, Colin’s career has spanned roles as a telecommunications engineer, lecturer, hospital engineer, and IT manager. As a leader in the international service club YMI, Colin spearheaded its transition to zero net carbon and has since shared this knowledge across Asia. He is now using his expertise to support ZEN in its mission to reduce emissions and promote sustainable practices.
Don't miss out on an inspirational evening , book your ticket today!