Join us in the Mayor's Room for a technical panel discussion that promises to unpack the intricacies of the energy transition, offering a closer look at current infrastructure, looming challenges, and the innovations on the horizon. This session is a must-attend for those looking to delve deep into the nitty-gritty of electrification.
Can the grid cope with full electrification (rooftop solar and EVs especially)?What about the Australian Energy Market Operator report and risk of blackouts this summer? Will I need a switchboard upgrade and do I need 3 phase power? Why is Boroondara rooftop solar penetration so low and what needs to be done to lift it? Should we have some neighbourhood batteries, what are they and what’s in it for residents? What if electricity prices go up more and electrifying my home becomes too expensive? If I remove gas, what happens when the power goes out? Will I be cold and unable to cook? What does the future look like - what innovations are coming?
Moderated by Mick Nolan, Co Convenor, Lighter Footprints
Andrew Bailey, Strategy, Programs and Change Manager, Strategy and Customer Group, CitiPower Pty & Powercor Australia Ltd.
Andrew Bailey has worked in the electricity industry for twenty years, with experience across engineering, operations, maintenance and program delivery. Currently Andrew is working across a program preparing the network for the energy transition; think enabling more solar, batteries, readying the network for the electrification of transport and homes, and building the system to manage it all!
Tristan Edis, Director - Analysis and Advisory, Green Energy Markets.
Tristan Edis has 13 years’ experience analysing energy and climate change policy issues and the associated markets, industries and technologies. He is one of Australia’s most prominent expert commentators on the renewable energy industry and climate change mitigation policy.
Bruce Mountain, CEO, Victorian Energy Policy Centre.
Bruce is the inaugural Director of the Victoria Energy Policy Centre. He is a well-known Australian energy economist whose research and advisory work has focussed on the economic regulation of network monopolies, the analysis of retail energy markets, and the design of emission reduction and renewable energy policies. Bruce has been a long-standing advisor to governments, regulators, market participants and interest groups in Australia and internationally.
Sophie Torney, Convenor, Electrify Boroondara Expo, Executive Member Electrify Boroondara
Thank you to our sponsor - Citipower