Free events

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.

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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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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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