Energy Efficiency Council - Efficiency Providers | Energy Users | Australia

 The EEC is excited to announce a final major event before the end of the 2023 calendar year – the first ever Residential Energy Performance Summit.

Upgrading the energy performance of millions of Australian houses and apartment buildings is crucial to the health, comfort, energy costs and climate resilience of our homes. It’s a critical national infrastructure issue, and one that needs a coordinated approach.

In partnership with the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; the Victorian Government; and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, the Summit will be a leap toward an innovative, considered approach that joins the dots between government, industry and communities.

Bringing stakeholders together for a single day of high quality conversation and debate, registrations are open now.

• Click here for industry and EEC member registrations
• Click here for NGO, education and government registrations

See the full Residential Energy Performance Summit program here.

International best practice

To ensure the Summit builds on cutting edge international best practice, the EEC is bringing Ireland’s Josephine Maguire to Australia specifically for the event. Josephine is the National Coordinator of the Better Energy Homes program at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, where she has worked for two decades. Josephine plays a key role in establishing the Irish residential energy performance upgrade ecosystem, which is widely recognised as world leading. When it comes to the "how" of residential energy performance, few people are better placed to provide insights into making policy happen, and we're excited that Josephine will be sharing her insight and experience.

Australian speakers

See the full Residential Energy Performance Summit program.

Limited sponsorship opportunities

The Summit prospectus outlines the limited number of partnership opportunities that have been specifically created for this ambitious event.

For organisations committed to improving Australia's residential building performance, the prospectus outlines a tailored selection of sponsorship options which allow us to work closely with you to understand your goals and maximise return on your investment. Review the options and feel free to call us to discuss a package that meets your needs. See our sponsorship options here.

New summit, new venue

Fittingly for an inaugural event, the EEC will be hosting the Summit at a venue that has recently undergone a transformative renovation; Rydges Melbourne. Located in the heart of Melbourne, it features one of the city’s newest, largest and most flexible conference and event offerings, creating fantastic opportunities for both focussed discussion and networking. Go here to receive an accommodation Corporate discount code.

Register

A brand new event dedicated to working together to rapidly raise the energy performance of Australia’s residential buildings, we want to ensure all stakeholders have the opportunity to be part of it.

Registrations are available via the following links:

• Industry and EEC member registrations
• NGO, education and local government registrations

Australia’s energy efficiency schemes have been driving energy performance improvements for well over a decade, but the landscape is changing quickly.

Energy systems, policy goals and technological capabilities are accelerating, and all have big implications for the schemes. Increasingly, we felt it was impossible to do these schemes justice in a short Conference session, so in 2023, we held the National Efficiency Schemes Summit.

A full-day event, the Summit took place on Tuesday 23 May in Sydney, immediately prior to the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2023.

The opening keynote was given by Dr Jan Rosenow, Head of European Programs at the Regulatory Assistance Project. A world-renowned expert in electrification, energy management and efficiency schemes, Dr Rosenow provided important global context for the opportunities and challenges for our schemes in Australia.

The Schemes Summit included representation from every state with an existing scheme, plus many from those states considering a step into the space.

For a full recap of the day, read the final Summit report prepared by Patrick Crittenden.

Program

Keynote Speakers

Date: Thursday 6 October 2022
Time: 12.30 - 5.00PM AEST
Platform: Online
Registration: Free and essential

Across the globe, energy efficiency is being put to work. With the energy affordability crisis showing no sign of easing and northern hemisphere heatwaves providing stark reminders of our pressing climate concerns, Europe and the US are responding with huge new commitments to energy efficiency policy and programs. Here in Australia, it’s time to take energy efficiency out of the toolbox.

On the eve of the Federal Budget, the 2022 Energy Efficiency Summit brings government, global experts, prominent consumer advocates and our largest industry associations together for a unique, economy-wide discussion on the opportunities and challenges for Australia, and the role of energy efficiency in the response – in this moment and beyond. The summit will be delivered in person from Sydney, with a national online audience able to pose live questions to speakers and panellists.

See the full program

Keynote speakers 

California Energy Commissioner Andrew McAllister Global leader in clean energy policy development and implementation joining us in person for Summit.

Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Jenny McAllister Minister charged with driving the new Albanese Government's energy efficiency agenda.

Sponsor Address

Peter Halliday Chairman and CEO Siemens Australia

Leaders' Panel

	Luke Menzel  CEO Energy Efficiency Council		Innes Willox Chief Executive Ai Group
	Ken Morrison Chief Executive Property Council of Australia		Edwina MacDonald Acting CEO Australian Council of Social Service

Expert-led Panels 

We can now reveal the panellists for our three sector-specific sessions, all featuring Australians in the vanguard of policy, research and action. The three panels will focus on scaling up ambition and action on energy efficiency in residential buildings, commercial buildings and across industry.

Efficient, electric and affordable: creating better homes

	Kellie Caught (Chair) Program Director, Climate and Energy Australia Council of Social Service		Wendy Hayhurst CEO Community Housing Industry Association
	Vanessa Davis Researcher Tagentyere Council		Margot Delafoulhouze System Lead – Cities Climateworks Centre
	Ben Milsom Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Plenti

Batteries of the nation: zero emissions commercial buildings

	Frankie Muskovic (Chair) National Policy Director Property Council of Australia		Davina Rooney CEO Green Building Council of Australia
	Carlos Flores Director NABERS		David Palin Sustainability Manager Mirvac

Heavy industry, lighter loads: competitiveness through efficiency

	Holly Taylor (Chair) Head of Projects Energy Efficiency Council		Jon Jutsen CEO Race for 2030
	Sharon Champness Manager HR Safety and Environment MolyCop		Alison Reeve Energy and Climate Deputy Program Director Grattan Institute

This half-day event will elevate the crucial role of energy efficiency in Australia’s transition to a net zero economy. Please join us online by registering below.

Date: Thursday 6 October 2022
Time: 12.30 - 5.00PM AEST
Platform: Online
Registration: Free and essential

For queries, contact EEC Head of Engagement, Tim Fisher, on 0414 893 313 or tim.fisher@eec.org.au.

This event is made possible with the generous support of:

Supporting Partners:

and more to be announced.

On the eve of the Federal Budget, the 2022 Energy Efficiency Summit brought government, global experts, prominent consumer advocates and our largest industry associations together for a unique, economy-wide discussion on the opportunities and challenges for Australia, and the role of energy efficiency in the response – in this moment and beyond. The summit was delivered in person from Sydney, with a national online audience.