Australian Energy Council

Statement on the appointment of Josh Wilson as Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy

Today, the Australian Energy Council co-signed a statement on the need for climate and energy policy certainty. Along with business, industry, investors, consumer and environmental advocates, farmers, developers, workers, and the community sector, the AEC joins in calling for a certain, credible, and consistent policy framework. Australia’s national emissions and energy targets are ambitious, but necessary, and will only be achieved through a sustained whole of economy approach. Significant investment is needed from and across all sectors, which is why it is crucial for policy to provide certainty to the sector so it can put Australia on the right path towards meeting the needs of the transition. The statement was released ahead of Friday’s Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council meeting. The full statement is available via this link:  https://lnkd.in/gWaYVuqh

Statement on the progress of the Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin scheme

How can NABERS ratings for Data Centres help you navigate an evolving regulatory landscape? This article by the Australian Energy Council looks at how electricity consumption from data centres could double by 2026. To prepare for this expected growth, new measures are being introduced to support data centres improve their energy efficiency. A NABERS Energy rating provides a transparent Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) measurement of your data centre’s performance, allowing for easy energy performance tracking, reporting, comparison and optimisation. Take advantage of our Data Centre Starters Grant now and get ahead of regulation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ga2GXhTh

Nuclear power has re-emerged as part of our energy debate with the Federal Opposition proposing a coal-to-nuclear transition, reigniting a more than 70-year discussion on whether or not Australia should adopt nuclear power. To help explain this debate, the AEC took a deep dive into the potted history of nuclear energy in Australia. https://lnkd.in/gXzA-hRn

Statement on AEMO's release of its Integrated System Plan

Join our General Manager of Retail Policy, Jo De Silva in a panel discussion on ‘Managing evolving energy regulation and how the burden of compliance might be reduced’ at Australian Energy Week, taking place in Melbourne from 11-14 June 2024. The Australian Energy Council is a supporting partner of Australian Energy Week, and members can register with VIP code ‘SPK_15’ to save 15% off the registration fee. Book online at this link: https://hubs.la/Q02q4dZW0 #australianenergyweek2024

Statement on Final Victorian Default Offer

Statement on Default Price decision

Energy retail is undergoing profound change, with the energy transition, cost of living and new technologies all playing their part. The 'Future Retail' stream of Australian Energy Week 2024 is where you'll hear market leaders propose solutions and provide strategies for dealing with current market conditions. Highlights include: ► Jo Egan (AGL) on retail transformation whilst connecting customers to a more sustainable future ► Renae Gasmier (EnergyAustralia) on behind-the-meter technologies for home and business to make the transition simpler for all customers ► Ayesha Razzaq (Ergon Energy Retail) and Michael Dart - Chief Customer Officer, Energy Queensland (Energy Queensland) on future customer platforms and engagement ► Renate Vogt (CitiPower and Powercor and United Energy) on what the Future Home Demand Report tells us about keeping pace with customers' changing needs ► Jo De Silva (Australian Energy Council) on managing evolving energy regulation and reducing the burden of compliance Visit the website to view the full agenda https://lnkd.in/g-3KKnV The Future Retail stream at Energy Week 2024 is your chance to join the conversation on responding to the pressures impacting energy retailing. We hope you can join us for a vital examination of how the sector will develop. Register NOW!!! https://hubs.la/Q02xwfj60