NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman will be in town to launch the Zero Net Energy Town (ZNET) blueprint, the end of a 12-month journey for the community.

Uralla beat out a host of other towns around the region during the selection process to eventually become the first community in Australia running 100 per cent on renewable energy.

Armidale-based Starfish Initiatives secured funding last year to develop a case study around its ZNET proposal, eventually selecting Uralla based on the amount of support from council, local businesses, community organisations and residents.

When chosen, the town already used solar power at local aged care facilities, and to heat the local swimming pool.

At the time Uralla’s success was announced, mayor Michael Pearce said it was exciting to be leading the charge on tackling climate change and generating enough green energy to “go off the grid”.

“People in Uralla realise the importance of using renewable energy because fossil fuels won’t last,” he said.

Adam Blakester, from Starfish Initiatives, said it would be a 10-year project for Uralla, with today’s blueprint outlining a mix of renewable energy options, and emphasising a revamp of current lighting and electricity systems.

Mr Speakman will join Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall at McCrossins Mill this morning, where they will present the blueprint to Cr Pearce and community representatives of the ZNET Uralla Reference Group.