RDAWBB Industry and Consultation Feedback Survey Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett Thank you for participating. Your responses are confidential and will be aggregated by industry sector and region, to develop an energy position statement that will be shared with Government. Business & Industry Context Question Title * 1. Which industry sector does your business operate in? Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Mining Manufacturing Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services Construction Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Accommodation and Food Services (tourism and hospitality) Transport, Postal and Warehousing Information Media and Telecommunications Financial and Insurance Services Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Administrative and Support Services Public Administration and Safety Education and Training Health Care and Social Assistance Arts and Recreation Services Other Services Question Title * 2. Please select the size of your business: Self-employed (sole trader) Micro (1- 4 employees) Small (5 - 19 employees) Medium (20 - 199 employees) Large (200+ employees) Question Title * 3. Please select the region that your business operates in Gympie South Burnett Cherbourg North Burnett Bundaberg Fraser Coast Queensland wide Australia wide My business operates in more than one of the regions listed (please specify) Renewable Energy Priorities & Drivers Question Title * 4. What are your top renewable energy priorities? 1It's more affordableMove up It's more affordableMove down It's more affordable2Increase energy self-relianceMove up Increase energy self-relianceMove down Increase energy self-reliance3Minimise power outagesMove up Minimise power outagesMove down Minimise power outages4Reduce carbon emissions & environmental impactsMove up Reduce carbon emissions & environmental impactsMove down Reduce carbon emissions & environmental impacts5Enter new supply chainsMove up Enter new supply chainsMove down Enter new supply chains6Improve global competitivenessMove up Improve global competitivenessMove down Improve global competitiveness7Enhance business reputationMove up Enhance business reputationMove down Enhance business reputation8ComplianceMove up ComplianceMove down Compliance9To offset energy costs (e.g. solar feed-in tariffs)Move up To offset energy costs (e.g. solar feed-in tariffs)Move down To offset energy costs (e.g. solar feed-in tariffs)10It’s not a priority for my businessMove up It’s not a priority for my businessMove down It’s not a priority for my business Question Title * 5. Which of the following energy solutions have you considered for your business? Renewable gas Solar Battery storage Biogas (waste to energy) Electric vehicles Electric equipment (e.g. power tools, forklifts etc) Power purchase agreements Back up generators (e.g. diesel) Off-grid solutions Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. How would you describe your current level of knowledge about renewable energy technologies? Expert High Moderate Low Question Title * 7. What are the biggest concerns or challenges around renewable energy in your business or region? Question Title * 8. What information or resources would help you make more informed energy decisions? Regulatory Requirements & Government Support Question Title * 9. Do you currently have any mandatory climate reporting requirements? Yes No Unsure Please provide more information Question Title * 10. If Yes: What level of knowledge do you have about mandatory climate reporting? Expert High Moderate Low NA Question Title * 11. What support would help you meet reporting requirements? Social License & Perceptions Question Title * 12. What factors most influence your business’s reputation as a responsible corporate and community citizen in the transition to renewable energy? 1Perceived benefits to the business and community (e.g., energy security, local job creation)Move up Perceived benefits to the business and community (e.g., energy security, local job creation)Move down Perceived benefits to the business and community (e.g., energy security, local job creation)2Perceived risks and challenges (e.g., reliability concerns, operational disruptions, land use issues)Move up Perceived risks and challenges (e.g., reliability concerns, operational disruptions, land use issues)Move down Perceived risks and challenges (e.g., reliability concerns, operational disruptions, land use issues)3Trust in renewable energy technology (e.g., confidence in performance, long-term viability)Move up Trust in renewable energy technology (e.g., confidence in performance, long-term viability)Move down Trust in renewable energy technology (e.g., confidence in performance, long-term viability)4Government policies and involvement (e.g., procurement opportunities, export opportunities)Move up Government policies and involvement (e.g., procurement opportunities, export opportunities)Move down Government policies and involvement (e.g., procurement opportunities, export opportunities)5Industry confidence in renewables (e.g., peer adoption, and business success stories)Move up Industry confidence in renewables (e.g., peer adoption, and business success stories)Move down Industry confidence in renewables (e.g., peer adoption, and business success stories)6Commitment to climate action and sustainability (e.g., emissions reduction, corporate responsibility, brand reputation)Move up Commitment to climate action and sustainability (e.g., emissions reduction, corporate responsibility, brand reputation)Move down Commitment to climate action and sustainability (e.g., emissions reduction, corporate responsibility, brand reputation)7Ability to meet mandatory climate reporting requirementsMove up Ability to meet mandatory climate reporting requirementsMove down Ability to meet mandatory climate reporting requirements8Community and public perception of business impact (e.g., being seen as a responsible neighbour, addressing environmental concerns, responding to community expectations)Move up Community and public perception of business impact (e.g., being seen as a responsible neighbour, addressing environmental concerns, responding to community expectations)Move down Community and public perception of business impact (e.g., being seen as a responsible neighbour, addressing environmental concerns, responding to community expectations)9I'm not concerned about my business’s reputation as a responsible corporate and community citizen in the transition to renewable energyMove up I'm not concerned about my business’s reputation as a responsible corporate and community citizen in the transition to renewable energyMove down I'm not concerned about my business’s reputation as a responsible corporate and community citizen in the transition to renewable energy Economic Impact & Future Collaboration Question Title * 13. What are the business impacts driving your decision making around renewable energy? Uncertainty in decision-making due to changing energy policies or market conditions Opportunities to enter new supply chains, such as government tenders or global markets Compliance with mandatory climate reporting (Is it a benefit or a burden?) Concerns about return on investment (ROI) for renewable energy adoption Impacts on business productivity, efficiency, or operational costs Opportunities for cost-sharing and collaboration, such as industry-led energy hubs Ensuring self-reliance and energy security Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. Would you consider joining a collaborative private energy grid for consistent, reliable, affordable energy? Yes No Maybe Please explain your answer Done