Membership

Membership

Membership categories

The Industry membership category has several tiers of membership, with eligibility dependent upon the member’s annual turnover and level of collaboration with the EEC.

EEC members are energy management leaders that collaborate with the EEC to drive the national debate around demand side opportunities, leading the conversation with businesses, government and the broader community.

Industry members

The EEC’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. 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. 

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Education partners

The EEC’s Education Partner members are on the frontline of Australia’s energy transition. Education Partners have a deep commitment to building a sophisticated market for energy management products and services and 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.

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Government members

The EEC’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 and 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.

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NGO Partners

The EEC’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. NGO Partners illustrate this commitment by supporting businesses, households and communities with navigating Australia’s dynamic energy landscape by managing the risks – and capturing the opportunities – of the energy transition.

NGO Partnership is by invitation only, and, where appropriate, the EEC holds reciprocal complimentary membership with the NGO Partner.

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.

EEC members are energy management leaders that collaborate with the EEC to drive the national debate around demand side opportunities, leading the conversation with businesses, governments and the broader community.

Industry membership tiers

The EEC has four tiers available to industry, with tier eligibility dependent upon a company’s annual turnover and its level of collaboration with the EEC.

Membership benefits
Industry Leader, Corporate, Associate and Network tiers

All industry members receive the EEC’s core membership benefits across:

  • Policy and advocacy;
  • Business growth; and
  • Professional development.

The Council’s senior industry members – Industry Leader and Corporate tiers – receive additional membership benefits. Any industry member can elect to apply for a higher membership tier.

Senior member benefits
Industry Leader and Corporate tiers

Account management

Senior members have dedicated account managers that work directly with them to facilitate collaboration with the EEC for mutual benefit.

Policy and advocacy

Senior members lead the development of EEC 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 EEC’s policy and advocacy position on key areas, as well as to shape market transformation priorities.

Bi-monthlypolicy teleconferences give senior members a regular opportunity to discuss the latest developments in energy management policy and practice.

Business growth

Senior members also build their profile by having logo recognition in key EEC presentations. Moreover, senior members’ profiles are enhanced on the EEC’s website, and they have priority access to event and project partnership opportunities.

Professional development

Senior members receive priority invitations to boardroom-style Leaders’ Lunches with Ministers and other exclusive events.

Exclusive Industry Leader membership benefits

Industry Leader members receive all of the membership benefits of senior members, with the addition of the following:

Account management

Industry Leader members have a Senior EEC Executive act as their dedicated account manager. The EEC develops annual partnership plans with its Industry Leader members that include dedicated collaboration activities that align with the strategic priorities of the EEC. The EEC’s three strategic priorities are:

  1. Driving ambitious government policy;
  2. Supporting business decision making and growth; and
  3. Ensuring quality with standards and professional development.

Collaboration with industry, academia and government

Industry Leader members are invited to take part in the EEC’s Executive Advisory Group. The Executive Advisory Group is made up of senior executives from the EEC’s most senior members, including leading non-governmental organisations. The Executive Advisory Group provides industry guidance on the EEC's strategy and priorities.

Business growth

Industry Leader members have first priority access to event and project partnership opportunities. They are recognised in key EEC publications, such as flagship policy reports. They also receive the highest level of recognition on the EEC’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.

Fees and eligibility

Membership fees and turnover thresholds are set annually by the Energy Efficiency Council’s Board.

The EEC’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 EEC.

Click here to join online as a Industry member now.

Education Partner membership

The Energy Efficiency Council’s Education Partner members are on the frontline of Australia’s energy transition. Education 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.

Education 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.

EEC members are energy management leaders that collaborate with the EEC to drive the national debate around demand side opportunities, leading the conversation with businesses, government and the broader community.

Membership benefits

All Education Partners receive the EEC’s core membership benefits across:

  • Policy and advocacy;
  • Business growth; and
  • Professional development.

As senior members, Education Partner members also receive additional membership benefits.

Account management

Education Partners have dedicated account managers that work directly with them to facilitate collaboration with the EEC for mutual benefit.

Collaboration with industry, academia and government

Education Partners are invited to take part in the EEC’s Executive Advisory Group. The Executive Advisory Group is made up of senior executives from the EEC’s most senior members, including leading businesses, local councils, government agencies and non-governmental organisations.

The Executive Advisory Group provides industry guidance on the EEC’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.

Education Partners work with the EEC to develop research proposals and seek joint funding for research projects from government, philanthropic and industry sources.

The EEC produces an annual Energy Management Research Agenda. This is a regular, exclusive report expanding on the EEC’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 EEC directors, executives and members, offer students and researchers the opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders.

Policy and advocacy

Education Partners are invited to appoint a Senior Advisor. Senior Advisors support the EEC’s Head of Policy by advising on policy and technical matters for key advocacy documents like the Australian Energy Efficiency Policy Handbook.

Education Partners lead the development of EEC 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 Education Partners and other senior members a regular opportunity to discuss the latest developments in energy management policy and practice.

Business growth

Education Partners also build their profile by having logo recognition in key EEC presentations and publications, such as flagship policy reports. Moreover, Education Partners’ profiles are enhanced on the EEC’s website, and they have priority access to event and project partnership opportunities.

The EEC also works with Education Partners on other events and communications campaigns, showcasing universities’ leading research and projects to the EEC’s network of members, partners and stakeholders.

Professional development

Education Partners receive priority invitations to boardroom-style Leaders’ Lunches with Ministers and other exclusive events.

Education 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 EEC works with Education Partners to promote internship programs to EEC members, encouraging internships within the EEC and its members.

Annual fees and eligibility

Education Partner membership is open to any Australasian university or higher education establishment that supports the mission and objectives of the EEC.

Membership fees and turnover thresholds are set annually by the Energy Efficiency Council’s Board.

Click here to join online as an Education Partner now.

 

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.

EEC members are energy management leaders that collaborate with the EEC to drive the national debate around demand side opportunities, leading the conversation with businesses, governments and the broader community.

Membership benefits

Government Leader members receive the Council’s core membership benefits across:

  • Policy and advocacy;
  • Business growth; and
  • Professional development.

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 EEC’s Executive Advisory Group. The Executive Advisory Group is made up of senior executives from the EEC’s most senior members, including leading businesses, universities and non-governmental organisations.

The Executive Advisory Group provides industry guidance on the EEC’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 EEC’s policy and advocacy position on key areas, as well as to shape market transformation priorities.

Bi-monthly policy 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 EEC presentations and publications, such as flagship policy reports. Moreover, Government Leader members’ profiles are enhanced on the EEC’s website, and they have priority access to event and project partnership opportunities.

The EEC also works with Government Leader members on other events and communications campaigns, showcasing local councils and government agencies’ energy management leadership to the EEC’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 fees and eligibility

Designed for Australia’s most influential and well respected local councils and government agencies. Government Leader members lead the public sector's push for putting smart energy management at the heart of our economy.

Goverment membership is available to local, state or federal government departments or bodies that are committed to driving the energy management sector forward, playing a leadership role by developing forward-looking policy and implementing innovative and effective practice.

Membership fees and turnover thresholds are set annually by the Energy Efficiency Council’s Board.

Click here to join online as a Government member now.