Core membership benefits
The Energy Efficiency Council delivers the following core benefits to all members.
Policy and advocacy
The Council represents its members’ interests in key state and federal policy forums, advocating for positions developed in close collaboration with members.
The Council works with its members to develop flagship advocacy documents – like The World's First Fuel: How Energy Efficiency is Reshaping Global Energy Systems – and specific policy submissions.
Members contribute to policy development on particular priority issues by joining Council Task Groups, or through member-only teleconferences and consultations regarding specific policies and submissions.
Members receive the Council’s exclusive monthly policy briefing, which includes a detailed breakdown of the state of play in state and federal policy from the Council’s Head of Policy.
Council members are also invited to join Council executives at meetings with Australian energy departments and boardroom-style Leaders’ Lunches with Ministers.
Business growth
The Council partners with a range of government, business and professional organisations to deliver events and collaborative projects that support businesses through Australia’s energy transition. This includes the Council’s flagship business-focused event, Energy Efficiency Expo, where members can directly engage with energy users.
Members’ projects and initiatives are often featured as part of Council projects, including on the Council’s business-focused information portal, energybriefing.org.au. Members are also offered first priority access to sponsorship opportunities for events and communications.
Council members are highlighted on the products and services directory on the Council's website, with areas of operation navigable so that energy users can reach them.
All members also receive a Membership Certificate and Member Logo to display in their offices and use on their website and promotional materials.
Professional development
The Council offers members discounted registration at Council and partner events, including the Council’s annual National Energy Efficiency Conference, regular lunchtime energy policy forums on topics of national interest, and other Council events.
Discounted registrationis also offered to members undertaking Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) and Energy Efficiency Certification Scheme (EECS) accreditations, and other training and professional development programs.
The Council also holds regular networking opportunities with the Council’s Board, executives and industry colleagues across the country.
Membership categories and tiers
Council members are energy management leaders that collaborate with the Council to drive the national debate around demand side opportunities, leading the conversation with businesses, governments and the broader community.
The Council offers a range of membership categories and tiers, designed to meet the objectives of Australian energy management businesses, universities, governments and NGOs.
The Council has four categories of membership:
- Industry;
- University;
- Government; and
- NGO.
Industry and Government membership categories have several tiers of membership, with eligibility dependent upon the member’s level of collaboration with the Council.
INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
The Energy Efficiency Council’s industry members are frontline energy management product and service providers supporting businesses and households through Australia’s energy transition. Industry members provide advice, finance projects, manufacture products and implement energy solutions that deliver:
- Healthy, comfortable buildings;
- Productive, competitive businesses; and
- An affordable, reliable and sustainable energy system for Australia.
Industry members are Australia’s leading providers of energy management products, services and expertise in commercial and residential buildings, manufacturing, resources, agribusiness, transport and government operations.
Council members are energy management leaders that collaborate with the Council to drive the national debate around demand side opportunities, leading the conversation with businesses, governments and the broader community.
INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP TIERS
The Council has four tiers available to industry:
- Industry Leader;
- Corporate;
- Associate; and
- Network.
INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
All industry members receive the Council’s core membership benefits across:
- Policy and advocacy;
- Business growth; and
- Professional development.
The Council’s industry membership tiers have a range of benefits and fees, with eligibility dependent upon a company’s annual turnover and its level of collaboration with the Council.
The Council’s senior industry members – Industry Leader and Corporate members – receive additional membership benefits.
Any industry member can elect to apply for a higher membership tier.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Account management
Corporate members have dedicated account managers that work directly with them to facilitate collaboration with the Council for mutual benefit.
Policy and advocacy
Corporate members lead the development of Council policy and advocacy positions by chairing Task Groups and participating in bi-monthly policy teleconferences.
Task Groups are focussed on particular policy priorities. They give members the opportunity to develop the Council’s policy and advocacy position on key areas, as well as to shape market transformation priorities.
Bi-monthlypolicy teleconferences give Corporate and other senior members a regular opportunity to discuss the latest developments in energy management policy and practice.
Business growth
Corporate members also build their profile by having logo recognition in key Council presentations. Moreover, Corporate members’ profiles are enhanced on the Council’s website, and they have priority access to event and project partnership opportunities.
Professional development
Corporate members receive priority invitations to boardroom-style Leaders’ Lunches with Ministers and other exclusive events.
INDUSTRY LEADER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Industry Leader members receive all of the membership benefits of Corporate members, with the addition of the following benefits.
Account management
Industry Leader members have a Senior Council Executive act as their dedicated account manager. The Council develops annual partnership plans with its Industry Leader members that include dedicated collaboration activities that align with the strategic priorities of the Council. The Council’s three strategic priorities are:
- Driving ambitious government policy;
- Supporting business decision making and growth; and
- Ensuring quality with standards and professional development.
Collaboration with industry, academia and government
Industry Leader members are invited to take part in the Council’s Executive Advisory Group. The Executive Advisory Group is made up of senior executives from the Council’s most senior members, including leading non-governmental organisations. The Executive Advisory Group provides industry guidance on the Council’s strategy and priorities.
Business growth
Industry Leader members have first priority access to event and project partnership opportunities. They are recognised in key Council publications, such as flagship policy reports. They also receive the highest level of recognition on the Council’s website and during public presentations.
Professional development
Industry Leader members are the first to be invited to boardroom-style Leaders’ Lunches,unique opportunities like participation in COAG Energy Council stakeholder forums, and other exclusive events.
ASSOCIATION FEES AND ELIGIBILITY FOR INDUSTRY MEMBERS
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BECOME AN INDUSTRY MEMBER OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL
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UNIVERSITY PARTNER MEMBERSHIP
The Energy Efficiency Council’s University Partner members are on the frontline of Australia’s energy transition. University Partners have a deep commitment to building a sophisticated market for energy management products and services that delivers:
- Healthy and comfortable buildings;
- Productive and competitive businesses; and
- An affordable, reliable and sustainable energy system for Australia.
University Partners illustrate this commitment by:
- Undertaking cutting-edge research in smart energy management;
- Educating future energy management professionals;
- Raising the sophistication of Australian businesses by delivering executive education on energy strategy and energy management; and
- Leading by example through implementation of smart energy management solutions in their facilities.
Council members are energy management leaders that collaborate with the Council to drive the national debate around demand side opportunities, leading the conversation with businesses, government and the broader community.
UNIVERSITY PARTNER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
All University Partners receive the Council’s core membership benefits across:
- Policy and advocacy;
- Business growth; and
- Professional development.
As senior members, University Partner members also receive additional membership benefits.
Account management
University Partners have dedicated account managers that work directly with them to facilitate collaboration with the Council for mutual benefit.
Collaboration with industry, academia and government
University Partners are invited to take part in the Council’s Executive Advisory Group. The Executive Advisory Group is made up of senior executives from the Council’s most senior members, including leading businesses, local councils, government agencies and non-governmental organisations.
The Executive Advisory Group provides industry guidance on the Council’s strategy and priorities, and meets over dinner twice each year – once in Melbourne, and once in Sydney.
These dinners offer Executive Advisory Group members the opportunity to discuss topical issues that are affecting their organisations, and hear from a local or global leader with a relevant perspective on an aspect of Australia’s energy transition.
University Partners work with the Council to develop research proposals and seek joint funding for research projects from government, philanthropic and industry sources.
The Council produces an annual Energy Management Research Agenda. This is a regular, exclusive report expanding on the Council’s publicly available Policy Priorities. It collates the major policy and technical questions facing energy management in Australia, and offers researchers industry-relevant research questions.
On campus student and staff briefings, by Council directors, executives and members, offer students and researchers the opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders.
Policy and advocacy
University Partners are invited to appoint a Senior Advisor. Senior Advisors support the Council’s Head of Policy by advising on policy and technical matters for key advocacy documents like the Australian Energy Efficiency Policy Handbook. They are recognised on the Council’s website alongside Council Board members.
University Partners lead the development of Council policy and advocacy positions by chairing Task Groups and participating in bi-monthly policy teleconferences.
Task Groups are focussed on particular policy priorities. They give members the opportunity to develop the Council’s policy and advocacy position on key areas, as well as to shape market transformation priorities.
Bi-monthlypolicy teleconferences give University Partner and other senior members a regular opportunity to discuss the latest developments in energy management policy and practice.
Business growth
University Partners also build their profile by having logo recognition in key Council presentations and publications, such as flagship policy reports. Moreover, University Partners’ profiles are enhanced on the Council’s website, and they have priority access to event and project partnership opportunities.
The Council also works with University Partners on other events and communications campaigns, showcasing universities’ leading research and projects to the Council’s network of members, partners and stakeholders.
Professional development
University Partners receive priority invitations to boardroom-style Leaders’ Lunches with Ministers and other exclusive events.
University Partners’ researchers, facilities managers and students are invited to participate in dedicated sessions at the National Energy Efficiency Conference, where they can present research to industry and government, and build sector networks.
The Council works with University Partners to promote internship programs to Council members, encouraging internships within the Council and its members.
ANNUAL ASSOCIATION FEE AND ELIGIBILITY FOR UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
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BECOME A UNIVERSITY PARTNER OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL
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GOVERNMENT MEMBERSHIP
The Energy Efficiency Council’s government members are on the frontline of Australia’s energy transition. Government members have a deep commitment to building a sophisticated market for energy management products and services that delivers:
- Healthy and comfortable buildings;
- Productive and competitive businesses; and
- An affordable, reliable and sustainable energy system for Australia.
Government members illustrate this commitment by:
- Supporting businesses and households with adopting smart energy management in their communities;
- Working collaboratively with other leading local councils, government agencies and the wider community to deliver national smart energy management programs; and
- Leading by example through implementation of smart energy solutions in their facilities.
Council members are energy management leaders that collaborate with the Council to drive the national debate around demand side opportunities, leading the conversation with businesses, governments and the broader community.
GOVERNMENT MEMBERSHIP TIERS
The Council has two different tiers available to local councils and government agencies:
- Government Leader; and
- Government Associate.
GOVERNMENT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Both Government Leader and Government Associate members receive the Council’s core membership benefits across:
- Policy and advocacy;
- Business growth; and
- Professional development.
The Council’s government membership tiers have different benefits and fees, with eligibility dependent upon a local council or government agency’s level of collaboration with the Council. Government Leader members receive additional membership benefits. Any government member can elect to apply for a higher membership tier.
GOVERNMENT LEADER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Account management
Government Leader members have dedicated account managers that work directly with them to facilitate collaboration with the Energy Efficiency Council for mutual benefit.
Collaboration with industry, academia and government
Government Leader members are invited to take part in the Council’s Executive Advisory Group. The Executive Advisory Group is made up of senior executives from the Council’s most senior members, including leading businesses, universities and non-governmental organisations.
The Executive Advisory Group provides industry guidance on the Council’s strategy and priorities, and meets over dinner twice each year – once in Melbourne, and once in Sydney.
Policy and advocacy
Government Leader members lead the development of Council policy and advocacy positions by chairing Task Groups and participating in bi-monthly policy teleconferences.
Task Groups are focussed on particular policy priorities. They give members the opportunity to develop the Council’s policy and advocacy position on key areas, as well as to shape market transformation priorities.
Bi-monthlypolicy teleconferences give Government Leader and other senior members a regular opportunity to discuss the latest developments in energy management policy and practice.
Business growth
Government Leader members also build their profile by having logo recognition in key Council presentations and publications, such as flagship policy reports. Moreover, Government Leader members’ profiles are enhanced on the Council’s website, and they have priority access to event and project partnership opportunities.
The Council also works with Government Leader members on other events and communications campaigns, showcasing local councils and government agencies’ energy management leadership to the Council’s network of members, partners and stakeholders.
Professional development
Government Leader members receive priority invitations to boardroom-style Leaders’ Lunches with Ministers and other exclusive events.
Government Leader members staff are invited to participate in dedicated sessions at the National Energy Efficiency Conference, where they can illustrate best practice programs to industry and government, and build sector networks.
ANNUAL ASSOCIATE FEES AND ELIGIBILITY FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Click here to review the Association fees and elibibility for University Partner members.
BECOME A GOVERNMENT MEMBER OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL
Click here to join online as a Government member.
NGO PARTNER MEMBERSHIP
The Energy Efficiency Council’s NGO Partner members are on the frontline of Australia’s energy transition. NGO Partners have a deep commitment to building a sophisticated market for energy management products and services that delivers:
- Healthy and comfortable buildings;
- Productive and competitive businesses; and
- An affordable, reliable and sustainable energy system for Australia.
This is a Council membership category reserved for non-governmental organisations and not-for-profits that support the Council’s vision. It is designed to deepen the partnership between the Council and aligned organisations, leveraging their collective expertise to drive outcomes that are in Australia’s economic, environmental and social interests.
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