energy in wa: delivering the energy transition for consumers

23rd Energy in Western Australia Conference

Energy in WA: Opportunties & challenges

15 - 16 August 2024
The Ritz Carlton, Perth
Hon. Bill Johnston addressing conference attendees at The Ritz Carlton, Perth

About the Conference

The Energy in WA Conference has been the State’s premier energy event since 1996. Proudly hosted by the Australian Institute of Energy (Perth branch) and Energy Policy WA (Government of Western Australia), this highly popular conference is organised by the local energy industry for the local energy industry.

The current Conference program is currently being worked on. Once the first draft is ready, it will be available to be downloaded below. The program will be updated as new speakers and speaking topics are confirmed throughout the first half of 2024, so please check back regularly.

A summary of our confirmed speakers is available on our Speakers page.

when

Monday to Friday
12 to 16 August, 2024

where

The Ritz Carlton
1 Barrack Street, Perth, WA 6000

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Speakers

We are currently working on a great line-up of international, national and local speakers for this year’s Energy in WA Conference, with more speakers to be confirmed soon.

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Hon Reece Whitby MLA
Hon Reece Whitby MLA
Western Australian Minister for Energy; Environment; Climate Action
WA Government
Western Australia

Reece has overseen government departments responsible for protecting Western Australia’s environment since December 2021 and regained the Racing and Gaming portfolio in December 2022.

Sam Barbaro
Sam Barbaro
CEO
Western Power
Western Australia

Sam was appointed Western Power CEO in August 2022. He has been a member of the Executive team since 2014 serving firstly as the Executive Manager of the Governance & Assurance and then the Executive Manager Asset Operations.

Stephanie Unwin
Stephanie Unwin
CEO
Horizon Power
Western Australia

As Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Power, Stephanie Unwin leads a team of 600+ energy professionals to deliver power to some of Western Australia’s most remote and regional communities.

Siriana Nair
Siriana Nair
U.S. Consul General
U.S. Department of State
Western Australia

Siriana Kvalvik Nair is a career Foreign Service Officer currently serving as the Principal Officer and Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Perth, Australia.

Kate Ryan
Kate Ryan
Executive General Manager WA & Strategy
AEMO
Western Australia

Kate Ryan is responsible for leading the Western Australia function and AEMO’s corporate strategy. Kate joined AEMO in February 2022, and has extensive knowledge and experience built over decades in the energy industry.

Michal Kurtyuka
Michal Kurtyuka
Member of "Friends of COP27" Group advising the COP27 Presidency, former Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment (2016-2021), COP24 President
Friends of COP27
Poland

Michał Kurtyka served as the first minister of Poland’s Ministry of Climate, responsible with energy and climate, which later expanded to become the Ministry of Climate and Environment.

Dr Alice E. A. Evatt
Dr Alice E. A. Evatt
Research Fellow on Net Zero for the Fossil Fuel Sector
University of Oxford
England

Dr Kate George
Dr Kate George
Principal Consultant
Claypan Services
Western Australia

Dr Kate George is a Putejurra woman from the Murchison-Gascoyne region in Western Australia. She was born on the 494 mile peg of the rabbit-proof fence and belongs to the Putejurra people who are part of the Martu of the Western Desert. She spent 14 years in a Perth institution from the age of 3. She was the first Aboriginal student to graduate in law from the Australian National University, the first Aboriginal woman admitted to practice law in WA, and one of the first Aboriginal women to chair an ASX-listed company.

Roland Short
Roland Short
Principal Consultant - Social Performance
SLR Consulting

Roland is an experienced social performance consultant with over a decade of experience in community development, social impact, and stakeholder engagement. He has worked on some of Australia's most significant energy and infrastructure projects, supporting clients such as AEMO, Acciona Energia, Alinta Energy, TransGrid, Hydro Tasmania and Origin Energy with strategy, assessments and audits that manage change and achieve improved social performance throughout the project life cycle. His project resume includes national strategy such as the Integrated Systems Plan, organisation-level strategy and framework development for major energy generation businesses, as well as delivering comprehensive project level Social Performance services across the entire suite of energy generation project types, including over 4GW of Wind, multiple Pumped Hydro facilities, over 1000km of new build Transmission and Battery Energy Storage.

Sarah Derham
Sarah Derham
Head of Sustainability
Collgar Renewables
Western Australia

Sarah Derham has been at the forefront of corporate governance and sustainability in the renewable energy sector since joining Collgar in 2021. As Head of Sustainability and Company Secretary, she is responsible for developing ESG strategies, ensuring corporate compliance, and implementing the systems to support best practices in these areas.Sarah brings extensive experience from her previous roles in corporate law and management consulting, where she focused on governance, strategy, risk, and stakeholder engagement. She is passionate about driving sustainable practices and creating positive impacts as part of Collgar’s strategy.Her dedication to strong ESG performance is complemented by her participation on the AEC’s Sustainability Working Group, where she provides the unique perspectives of a renewable energy generator and promotes attention to the challenges of the energy transition in WA.Originally from Kentucky, USA, Sarah holds a JD and BSc (Hons) and has postgraduate certificates in Sustainable Investing (Harvard Business School Online) and Applied Corporate Law and Corporate Governance (Governance Institute of Australia). Additionally, Sarah is an AICD Graduate, Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional and is currently studying sustainability accounting through the IFRS.

Margot Hammond
Margot Hammond
Transition Social Performance Manager
Western Power
Western Australia

Margot is the Transition Social Performance Manager at Western Power and has the exciting role of managing the development and implementation of social performance framework and strategy to support transmission expansion projects across the network.

John Hassell
John Hassell
General Section President (& Members' Representative for Renewable Energy Projects)
WA Farmers Federation
Western Australia

Rachel Peterson
Rachel Peterson
Executive Director
California Public Utilities Commission
United States

Rachel Peterson was appointed Executive Director of the California Public Utilities Commission in January 2021. She leads the Commission’s statewide workforce to accomplish California’s pathbreaking goals in the areas of energy, telecommunications, safety, rail, water, and passenger transportation. California is a dynamic state and the CPUC sets policy and rules for utility services that are essential to modern life – and Rachel has set her sights on two long-range strategic priorities: achieve the Commission’s regulatory mission in the context of climate change, and invest in the Commission’s workforce. She is moving the CPUC toward this vision with effective leadership driven by values. Rachel has worked at the CPUC since 2011 in numerous leadership positions, including chief of staff and advisor to Commissioners, and as an executive in the areas of safety policy and enforcement.

Katie McKenzie
Katie McKenzie
Group Manager
WA System Design and Transformation, AEMO and President, Australian Institute of Energy Board
Western Australia

Katie is an energy policy, regulation & stakeholder relations specialist focused on progressing a secure, low-carbon, consumer-centric energy transition through her current roles with AEMO and AIE.

Steve Duggan
Steve Duggan
General Manager
Energy & Resources Program Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Steve Duggan holds the position of General Manager for the Energy and Resources Program at the Bureau of Meteorology. His role involves strategic engagement, systematic gathering of insights, and deployment of the Bureau’s substantial capabilities to create significant impact and value for Australia’s energy and resources sectors at scale.An experienced engineering professional, Steve Duggan has extensive public and private sector experience and a depth of business and technical skills gained through years of delivering applied science solutions to the energy and resources sectors.‍

Ross De Rango
Ross De Rango
Head of Energy & Infrastructure
Electric Vehicle Council
Victoria

Ross is a robotics engineer by background and has spent the last seven years getting involved wherever the standards, codes and regulations relating to the electrical infrastructure supporting EVs in Australia are being considered. He has been closely involved in the development of minimum requirements for buildings in Australia in relation to EV readiness and in work preparing the energy system for the wide scale adoption of EVs. Ross and his wife own a Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in hybrid and a pure electric Polestar, and live in Melbourne.

Fabian Le Gay Brereton
Fabian Le Gay Brereton
Chief Executive Officer
Gridcog

Fabian Le Gay Brereton is a passionate clean energy entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Gridcog, a groundbreaking startup dedicated to the clean energy transition.

David Fyfe
David Fyfe
Chief Executive Officer
Synergy
Western Australia

David has more than 20 years' experience across the energy and telecommunications industries, including holding executive roles in operations, commercial sales, asset management and business development.

Tim Bray
Tim Bray
Assistant Coordinator
Energy Policy WA
Western Australia

We have entered a time where we need to do things differently. Tim is connecting people driven by a shared purpose and popping up teams that draw on the best and brightest across business, government, technology and the community to get stuff done.

Jacqueline Crawshaw
Jacqueline Crawshaw
Director Policy
Energy Consumers Australia
New South Wales

Jacqueline has a wealth of energy sector, policy, and regulatory experience, gained through more than fifteen years in the energy industry. In her role as Director Policy, Energy Services and Markets, Jacqueline leads the work at Energy Consumers Australia focused on ensuring good consumers outcomes from the complex energy markets. Jacqueline is passionate about addressing the complex challenges facing energy consumers and framing solutions in a human-centered way.

Steve Edwell
Steve Edwell
Chairman
Economic Regulation Authority
Western Australia

Steve has been the Chair of the Economic Regulation Authority since August 2021. He is an economist specialising in the energy sector. Steve has many years of commercial and regulatory experience working with the public sector, industry agencies and private industry. Before joining the ERA, Steve relinquished his role as Chair of Horizon Power to be appointed as Full time Chair of the WA Government’s Energy Transformation Taskforce. He was the inaugural Chair of the Australian Energy Regulator 2005-10 and was a member of the ERA governing body from 2006 to 2017. In a private consulting capacity, Steve has recently developed a high level design for the electricity market in the Northern Territory and is a member of the Electricity Market Reform Implementation Taskforce in the Northern Territory, as the independent energy market expert.

Jessica Seares
Jessica Seares
Managing Director
Sia Partners
Western Australia

As the Managing Director of Energy & Utilities at Sia Partners, Australia, Jessica leads teams advising Western Australia's major energy players on strategy, business planning, performance improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

Jai Thomas
Jai Thomas
Deputy Director General - Coordinator of Energy
Energy Policy WA (DEMIRS)
Western Australia

Jai Thomas is the Deputy Director General - Coordinator of Energy, a statutory role that leads Energy Policy WA. As Coordinator of Energy, he is also the designated Hazard Management Agency for disruption to electricity, natural gas or liquid fuel supplies in Western Australia.

Rebecca White
Rebecca White
Principal Power and Gas
BHP
Western Australia

Chris Alexander
Chris Alexander
Member
WA Expert Consumer Panel
Western Australia

Chris is a member of the Western Australian Expert Consumer Panel and Market Advisory Panel, where he advocates for consumers on a range of network regulatory, retail market and energy transition issues.

2023 Speaker: Alan Finkel
2023 Speaker: Alan Finkel
Chair, Corporate Advisor and Author
Stile Education

Dr Alan Finkel AC is a neuroscientist, engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Dean Sharafi
Dean Sharafi
Strategic Advisor - Energy Transition
AEMO
Western Australia

Neil Duffy
Neil Duffy
Commercial Manager
APA Group
Western Australia

Matthew Bowen
Matthew Bowen
Lawyer
Energy Transformations
Western Australia

Jessica Shaw
Jessica Shaw
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations; Public Sector Management; and Member for Swan Hills
Government of Western Australia
Western Australia

Ben Vanderwaal
Ben Vanderwaal
Partner
EY
Western Australia

Michelle Elvy
Michelle Elvy
General Manager Development
South32
Western Australia

Michelle possesses more than 20 years of professional and management experience, predominantly in mining, resources and construction. Michelle has worked at all levels of organizations - designing, constructing, commissioning, operating, and across multiple commodities and business models from Alliances, Public-Private Partnerships, EPCM and Joint Ventures.

Daniel Lambert
Daniel Lambert
Co-Fournder and Managing Director
Legacie
Queensland

Isaac Hinton
Isaac Hinton
Head of Australia
InterContinental Energy
Western Australia

Klaas van Alphen
Klaas van Alphen
Head of Hydrogen & Future Fuels
APA Group
New South Wales

Jodie Kimber
Jodie Kimber
Manager Climate Opportunities
Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers
Western Australia

Jodie Kimber is an experienced engineer, and project manager with 20 years’ experience in mining, mineral refining, business development and energy transition critical technology, including hydrogen generation. Jodie is skilled in project management, financial modelling, stakeholder management and commercial due diligence. In addition to her Bachelor of Engineering, Jodie holds an MBA from the University of Western Australia. Jodie is currently Climate Opportunities Manager at Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers. In her current role, Jodie has developed an in-depth knowledge of established and emerging innovations and due diligence on cleantech. Jodie is proud to be involved with the Parmelia Green Hydrogen project on behalf of WesCEF.

Sharan Burrow
Sharan Burrow
Former General Secretary
International Trade Union Confederation
Victoria

Sharan Burrow is a global advocate for human rights, climate action and Just Transition. She is the Former General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (2010-2022. Previously she was President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (2000–2010.)

Claude Morris
Claude Morris
National Sector Leader - BESS
GHD
Western Australia

Claude Morris leads the Battery Energy Systems Storage sector across Australia at global professional service firm, GHD.

Nick Sloan
Nick Sloan
CEO
WALGA
Western Australia

Nick Sloan has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) since 2019.

Rob Schlegl
Rob Schlegl
Network Contracts Principal
Synergy
Western Australia

Robert is an AIE (Perth branch) Committee member whose current role is the Network Contracts Principal at Synergy, working within and supporting the Customer Business Unit.

Dr Gabrielle Kuiper
Dr Gabrielle Kuiper
DER Specialist & Guest Contributor
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
New South Wales

Dr Gabrielle Kuiper is an energy, sustainability and climate change professional with over 20 years’ experience in the corporate world, government and non-government organisations and academia.

Kerry-Ann Winmar
Kerry-Ann Winmar
Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation Director
Nyungar Tours
Western Australia

Kerry-Ann Winmar is a Whadjuk and Ballardong traditional Owner and Elder with strong family connections across the Perth Metropolitan and the Southwest of Western Australia. She has extensive knowledge to share about Nyungar language, heritage, and Culture which was handed down from her parents.

Andrew Blaver
Andrew Blaver
Head of Distribution Energy Transition
Western Power
Western Australia

Andrew has over 25 years of experience in the construction, communications and electricity industries in Australia, Southeast Asia and North America, including at an Executive level.

Sam Pearce
Sam Pearce
CEO
Collgar Renewables
Western Australia

Sam has over 30 years of industry experience in the energy and utilities sectors, spanning operations, investment management, corporate development and strategy, and transaction execution responsibilities. He has worked in merchant energy, gas distribution, power generation (gas and renewables), and electricity and gas transmission primarily in Australia and New Zealand. Prior to joining Collgar Renewables, Sam held executive and senior roles at QIC Infrastructure, APA Group, Stockland and AGL, and before moving into the energy sector he was a lawyer at Clayton Utz with transactional, anti-trust and corporate finance experience.

Colin Sadlier
Colin Sadlier
General Manager, Clean Fuels
ATCO
Western Australia

Colin joined ATCO in August 2023 and is the General Manager for Clean Fuels. Colin is a leader in his field and has more than 20 years’ experience with roles at Deloitte, BHP, Alinta Energy and the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG).

Helen Mitchell
Helen Mitchell
Sir Roland Wilson Scholar
Australian National University
ACT

Helen Mitchell is an economist and former diplomat, most recently a senior expert providing strategic advice to the Prime Minister and rest of government.

Energy in wa 2024

Conference Program & Themes

Global Trends

Social License to Operate & Performance

Climate Risk & Resiliency

DER

Energy Transition Initiatives in WA

Engaging Consumers in the Energy Transition

Role of Future Fuels in the Energy Transition

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5:30 pm
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Powering Up - Conversations & Book Signing with former Australian Chief Scientist Alan Finkel

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Book Signing
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The clean energy transition is humanity’s biggest ever economic challenge. In his book Powering Up, former Australian chief scientist Alan Finkel shares his insights for leading the way in the global transition to clean energy.

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Location
State Library of Western Australia Theatre
Ground Floor, 25 Francis Street, Perth WA 6000

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People power for a Just Transition

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Human rights & the energy transition
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How can we prevent exploitation in the energy transition? What will work look like in a Net Zero future? What role do labour rights and trade unions play in a Just Transition?

For our fifth event in the Perspectives on the Transition series, we are delighted to host our Advisory Board Chair, Sharan Burrow AC! Sharan has previously led the International Trade Union Confederation (the largest trade union in the world) and is a global advocate for just transition.

The transformation required for the energy transition will encompass all facets of society, including how, why and where we work. However, the energy transition also holds the potential to marginalise already disadvantaged groups and further entrench global inequality. In this seminar, Sharan will discuss the importance of sustainable business development and the roles of human rights, employment and justice when it comes to delivering a Net Zero future.

Following the seminar, drinks and light refreshments will be provided for those attending in person.

(Please note: details of livestream will be provided closer to the event)

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ATCO's Clean Energy Innovation Hub Tour

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Energy in WA 2024 Conference is proud to be partnering with ATCO this year to facilitate a tour of the Clean Energy Innovation Hub located at ATCO’s Jandakot Operations centre. This is a free event but please note that places are strictly limited.

ATCO’s Australian-first Clean Energy Innovation Hub (CEIH) is a testing bed for hybrid energy solutions, designed to showcase the production, storage and use of hydrogen (H2) in micro-grid system applications, including blending with natural gas and in power use.


In addition to funding from the Western Australian Government ($2.9 million) and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency ($1.8 million), ATCO has invested more than $3.3 million in this leading research and development facility at their Jandakot Operations Centre.

The CEIH integrates renewable H2 created by water electrolysis – using solar energy to separate H2 molecules from water. The pure green H2 is captured and injected into a micro-grid system, comprising a H2 Vehicle Refuelling Station (used to refuel ATCO’s fleet of hydrogen vehicles), Blending skid (currently blinding up to 10% H2 into the natural gas distribution network in a pilot project in the City of Cockburn) and H2 Demonstration Home.

About ATCO
ATCO has been a global provider of integrated energy, housing, transportation, and infrastructure solutions for almost 80 years. In Australia, they offer a diverse range of energy and infrastructure services including gas distribution, energy infrastructure, renewables, and clean fuel solutions.

With a firm focus on enabling the transition to a net-zero emissions future, ATCO is pioneering sustainable energy solutions for customers and partners on a national and global scale, investing in the development of clean fuel technologies and expanded renewable energy generation and storage.

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EVC Member Networking

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Join us for an evening of networking and insights at the Electric Vehicle Council Member Networking Event hosted by Western Power on Wednesday 14 August 2024.

Explore EV Charging – A Future Look in the West, hear from industry experts and connect and network with EVC Members and industry leaders, including:

  • Andrew Blaver, Western Power - Challenges and Opportunities of Storage on Wheels–Building the EV future of WA.
  • Shona Easton-Gomez, Department of Transport WA - Plugging In: A Look at Electric Vehicle Registration data in WA.
  • Tony Nunn - Synergy - Electrifying the Future: Trends and Insights in WA’s EV Network Consumption

Agenda

Hear from industry experts and enjoy an opportunity to connect and network. Presentation commences at 2.15pm sharp.

  • 2.00pm- 2.15pm -  Arrival
  • 2.15pm - 3.30pm -  EV Charging – A Future Look in the West Presentations
  • 3.30pm onwards - Member Networking
  • 4.00pm - Event concludes

Refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP by 12 August 2024

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MC Introduction

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Welcome to country

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Ministerial address

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International Trends & Global Changes

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U.S policy initiatives leading the “global changes” in clean energy

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Adapting to Global Energy Shifts: Navigating Geopolitical and Climate Challenges

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The global energy landscape is transforming with geopolitical shifts - notably US-China competition - and climate change. Firms delivering electricity, gas, and related services will navigate a more complex future regulatory and market environment, where policy decisions in one country can have far-reaching international impacts. As countries transition to new energy systems, new political and economic dynamics are emerging, creating both challenges and opportunities for providers and enablers. Firms can adapt by deepening and creating links between government, business, and research entities to anticipate developments and shape holistic policies that address economic, security, community, environmental and other national interests.

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Morning tea

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Game Changer? The EU’s Net Zero Industry Act and its implications for Carbon Management in Australia

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The European Union’s Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) is an important and timely development that holds implications for the future of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and CCS-based carbon dioxide removal. This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of Article 18 of the Act which introduced an unprecedented obligation on EU oil and gas producers to contribute toward the EU’s target of 50 million tonnes of annual CO2 injection capacity to be achieved by 2030. Drawing on these EU developments, together with insights from recent developments in CCS policy in the UK, and the US, this session will draw out lessons, implications, and opportunities for Australia to inform and guide future strategies for carbon management.

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Aboriginal participation in the energy transition

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Aboriginal participation is essential for the success of Western Australia's energy transition. In this presentation, Dr Kate George will share her perspectives on how this can be best achieved.The presentation will underscore the unique role of Indigenous people as both key stakeholders and rights holders, exploring the critical importance of their inclusion in shaping the future of energy policy and practices. Dr George will discuss the potential for transformative change in areas such as policy, investment, and operational approaches. A key focus will be on the concept of "doing things differently," which involves rethinking traditional frameworks to include benefit sharing and equitable participation.

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Bridging the Gap: Social Realities in WA's Energy Transition

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This presentation talks about key social considerations that continue to affect the scale and pace of the energy transition, the social realities that every organisation working on a project should be aware of and plan for, as well social performance perspectives to overcome social realities.

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Panel: Delivering Social Performance through the Energy Transition

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Topics to be discussed: 

Communication and Trust Building

  • Misinformation campaigns
  • Stakeholder sentiment
  • Consultation fatigue

Community Benefits

  • What does a “benefit” look like?
  • Quantifying benefits
  • Managing equitable benefit sharing

Achieving Positive Outcomes

  • Managing “sound bite” distractions
  • Closing the deal
  • Delivering on your promises
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Lunch

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Lessons learned from California: Regulation of energy utilities in a changing climate

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As in Australia, California is experiencing climate change firsthand, today. Drought, ecosystem stress, intensifying wildfires and winter storms: all are present and compounding each other. This keynote will address how California’s energy ambition – 100% clean energy by 2045 – is both impacted by climate realities, and essential to meeting the climate crisis head-on.

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Panel: Managing an increasingly weather dependent system in a changing climate

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  • Lessons learned from the Summer of 2023-24
  • Planning for uncertainty
  • Striking the balance between the unknown and gold-plating
  • Navigating a changing climate and recent weather trends
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Afternoon tea

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Energy Markets in Transition

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Steve will offer perspectives on the climate change challenge and the energy transformation in a global context. He will also make some observations on outcomes in the new WEM.

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Optimising DER for the transition

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Gabrielle will discuss the topic of optimising DER for the transition, the economic benefits of DER integration, and the meta-analysis completed for IEEFA, suggesting a $19bn benefit by 2030 for the NEM. Additionally she will talk to how Integrate to Zero is developing a universal method of calculating these benefits and the work Arup is doing to develop a global benefits number. In relation to driving network services benefits Gabrielle will talk to her work on the IEEFA report on reforming the economic regulation of Australian electricity distribution networks, and will discuss the European and US experiences with DER for network services as a result of this research.

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Panel: DER to CER and a consumer-led transformation of the electricity system to 2030

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How to deliver benefits for all consumers, drive lower emissions and support a reliable and secure energy system?  As residential and C&I solar installation increase on the SWIS, and a number of wind farms are constructed, the balancing act between generation and storage will continue to be a challenge. Large utility storage facilities being built will not be enough to manage the intermittency of clean energy generation, and the variability of demand. Increases in residential storage and EV mobile storage, and the orchestration of other BTM energy equipment could play a key role in absorbing load or acting as a net generator, as well as providing valuable network support and essential services. Establishing the regulatory framework, ensuring technology delivers required outcomes and enabling consumers to be part of the journey and are no worse off will be the ultimate goal.

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Closing remarks

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2024 WA Energy Awards Dinner

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Join us for a memorable evening as we wine, dine and celebrate the people behind Western Australia’s energy sector. Brought to you by the Australian Institute of Energy Perth and the City of Perth, this is our eighth celebration of excellence.

Venue Details

Venue: Fraser’s Restaurant, Kings Park
Address: 60 Fraser Ave, West Perth, WA 6005
Date: Thursday 15 August 2024
Pre-drinks and Canapés: 6pm and Dinner: 7pm

2024 Categories

Energy Professional of the Year
Young Energy Professional of the Year (35 and under)
Energy Innovation of the Year
Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Energy

Nominations for the 2024 Awards close on 15 July 2024 at 11:59pm (AWST). For enquiries, please contact Cleta Blakiston at registrationswa@aie.org.au.

This year, the AIE Energy in WA Awards Dinner is not included in the 2-day conference ticket. Instead, it will need to be purchased as an add-on item during the conference registration process. Alternatively, if you are not attending the conference, you can purchase tickets to the AIE Energy in WA Awards Dinner only.

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The City of Perth is very proud to sponsor this year’s WA Energy Awards Dinner highlighting outstanding performance across the state and reinforcing Perth as global leader across the energy sector.

7:00 am
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8:45 am

Women in Energy and Young Energy Professional Breakfast - Balancing Global Trends and Local Needs in the Energy Sector

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Join Young Energy Professionals and Women in Energy Perth for breakfast on Friday 16th of August as part of the 23rd Energy in Western Australia Conference.

Engage in a panel discussion that talks through the balance between global energy trends and Western Australia’s local needs. The panel will unpack strategies that harmonise these perspectives to foster a sustainable, affordable, reliable energy future. Together, we’ll explore policy and infrastructure solutions that cater to both worldwide shifts and the specific challenges of our region.

This event includes refreshments and continental breakfast.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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8:30 am
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Conference registration opens. Tea and coffee on arrival

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8:45 am
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MC Introduction

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9:00 am
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Consumers vs community expectations of transition

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Consumers vs community expectations of transition: What do consumers expect through the energy transition? Do consumers and the community expect different things? How can the industry meet community and consumer expectations?

9:25 am
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Panel: Coordinating investment to decarbonise WA's energy sector

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The scale of investment necessary to decarbonise the Western Australian energy sector is substantial and coordinating that level of investment is no small task. This panel will discuss the approach to coordination, so the industry has the best chance of harnessing the disruption that is now well underway to meet government and community decarbonisation objectives.

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10:40 am
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Morning tea sponsored by Sia Partners

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11:05 am
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Leading WA to its intelligent energy future

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Synergy’s Chief Executive Officer Dave Fyfe will discuss the pivotal infrastructure projects reshaping WA’s energy landscape and how everyone has a role to play in the state’s $3.8 billion renewable energy transformation.

11:25 am
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Exploring customer-led decarbonisation in regional WA

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Horizon Power’s customers are playing a key and growing role in helping us deliver a clean energy future, with reliable, safe and affordable power. By enabling customer energy resources like rooftop solar, batteries, electric vehicles and smart appliances to work seamlessly with our energy systems, we can deliver clean energy, offer greater customer choice and put downward pressure on power bills.

11:45 am
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Scaling Battery Energy Storage Systems: National insights to accelerate project delivery in Western Australia

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are crucial for Western Australia's energy transition, balancing reliability, affordability, and sustainability. This presentation will highlight BESS' impact on achieving a clean energy future, addressing opportunities and challenges for stakeholders. It will include insights from local, national, and global projects, covering the WEM, NEM markets, and NWIS and DKIS systems, with a focus on scaling and accelerating BESS initiatives.

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Lunch sponsored by Collgar Renewables

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1:00 pm
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Case Study: The Ngarluma Water Desalination Project

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This presentation will delve into the Ngarluma Water Desalination Project, a critical enabler of decarbonisation in the Pilbara. Attendees will gain insights into Legacie’s desalination development strategy, exploring the motivations behind it, the key stakeholders involved, and the methodologies employed. The presentation will underscore the importance of value creation through partnerships with Traditional Owners and the true meaning of social value in large infrastructure projects. Finally, it will provide updates on the project's progress, including achievements in land tenure, approvals, partnerships, securing off-takers, and technological advancements.

1:25 pm
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Case Study: Intercontinental Energy – Developing more than just clean energy

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Hear more about InterContinental Energy's emerging role in the global future fuels market, as well as a focus on their approach to enabling global projects and the key success factors involved. This presentation will include an overview of the direction for AREH and WREH projects in Western Australia, highlighting the formation of WGEH in partnership with the Mirning People. Additionally, the presentation will describe how the Green Hydrogen industry can do more than just produce energy, including managing the balance between climate change mitigation and environmental and cultural protection, and the broader benefits of job creation, regional development, emissions reduction, economic diversification, and new international circular partnerships.

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Joint presentation and fireside Q&A: APA and WesCEF Hydrogen offtake

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APA and WesCEF are undertaking a feasibility study to assess the viability of large-scale production and transportation of renewable hydrogen to WesCEF’s ammonia production facilities at the Kwinana Industrial Area south of Perth, via the southern section of APA’s existing Parmelia Gas Pipeline (PGP). In this session, Jodie Kimber (WesCEF) and Klaas van Alphen (APA) will present an overview of the Parmelia Green Hydrogen Project. The presentation is followed by a ‘fireside chat’, diving deeper into some of the key learnings from the project to date.

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Afternoon tea sponsored by Sia Partners

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3:00 pm
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Case Study: Don't cry over spill ...

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Establishing a 100% renewable electricity system is technically possible, but many commercial challenges remain. This presentation will investigate some of the commercial considerations that will drive the development, production and utilisation of gas and/or alternative fuels in a highly renewable power system in the context of resource rich energy hubs in WA. This study will introduce a concept of capital efficiency considering spilled renewable resource on the supply side and production curtailment on the demand side. What duty cycle do we need gas generation and/or alternative fuels to deliver on reliability objectives? Can demand response be considered an alternative fuel?

3:30 pm
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Progress Towards Decarbonising Alumina Production at South32’s Worsley Refinery

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3:50 pm
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Panel: The role of gas in decarbonisation and the energy transition

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In this panel discussion we will explore the challenges in decarbonisation and energy transition, and the potential role of gas at different stages of the transition, for major energy users, power system operators and gas network.

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Conference closing function sponsored by Western Power

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FAQs

Have a question that we haven't answered in our FAQs? 

Can I share my ticket with a colleague?

Yes. Your ticket is entirely transferable. You can attend your favourite sessions and then hand your pass to a colleague to attend theirs. Just remember, only one person per ticket for each session.

Can I cancel my ticket?

We accept cancellation requests 1 month prior to the conference with a $110 administration fee. No refunds are provided within 30 days of the conference.

Can I sponsor the conference?

We're so please you asked! Please see our 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus.

Are there discounts?

Yes! We also offer discounts for AIE members. Please see our tickets page for more information.

Can I bring a partner/friend to the Conference dinner?

Yes. Individual tickets can be purchased for the Conference dinner. Please see our tickets page for more information.

How do I register a Group or Shared Passes?

Please follow the instructions in the attached PDF to create a group registration or share pass registration.

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