For Australia to thrive in the twenty-first century we need to put smart energy management at the heart of our economy.
Energy management encompasses a wide range of practices and technologies including energy efficiency, demand management or load shifting, and demand response. Smart energy management makes our buildings healthier and more comfortable, our businesses more productive, and our energy system more affordable.However, Australia is lagging the world in all these areas. Independent analysis of the world's 25 largest energy consuming countries ranked Australia as the worst developed country for energy efficiency policy and performance. This is a huge issue for our nation as it means:
- Our buildings are contributing to poor health outcomes for Australians;
- The energy productivity of our businesses has fallen behind our global competitors; and
- Our energy bills and carbon emissions are far higher than they need to be.
The EEC is the peak body for Australia's energy management sector. A not-for-profit membership association, the EEC policy team works to:
- Drive world-leading policy on efficiency, electrification and demand flexibility;
- Ensure we have the skilled workforce to deliver Australia's energy transition; and
- Support businesses and households to rapidly decarbonise.