2024 Energy Efficiency National Conference

Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 May 2023

Roundhouse, UNSW

eec.org.au/conference

As Australia grapples with the twin challenges of keeping energy bills affordable while accelerating toward a net zero economy, energy efficiency, smart energy management and electrification are more crucial than ever.

Returning to Sydney in 2024, the Energy Efficiency Council’s EEC National Conference brings Australia’s foremost experts, forward-thinking policy makers, innovative energy users, political leaders and industry trailblazers together to network, debate and create action around reducing energy bills and cutting emissions through smarter energy use.

This year, the EEC National Conference is running alongside the very first Industrial Decarbonisation Summit. A one-day event running in the same venue the day prior to the Conference, the Summit will examine the task of industrial decarbonisation from all angles.

Headlining both events will be Amory Lovins. Dubbed the “Einstein of energy efficiency”, Lovins is the co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute and has received countless awards, 12 honorary doctorates and been named one of the world’s most influential people by Time.

His ideas on energy security, efficiency, and renewables have changed global policy and thinking around energy for almost 50 years. At this time of opportunity for Australian government and industry, his contributions will be invaluable.

With state and national governments aligned on the need to act, the EEC National Conference will focus on the crucial role of the demand side in the energy transition – how energy management interacts with renewable energy, storage, networks, electrification, and decarbonisation.

Electrification will play a critical role in the shift from fossil fuels in key economic sectors, including homes, commercial buildings, light transport, manufacturing and food processing. Indeed, the best evidence from around the world is demonstrating that energy efficiency and electrification will play a critical role in the decarbonisation of huge chunks of the global economy. Here in Australia, we need to get on with the big national conversation about how we get this transition done.

The Conference program features Australian and international keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops and a lot of lively debate.

Key topics include:

The role of energy management in electrifying Australia;

The changing role of energy management in our transforming grid;

The commercial models we need to retrofit 8 million homes; and

Financing energy efficiency and electrification.

In-depth streams will explore the latest thinking on how businesses can operationalise their net zero targets, building rating tools, ‘zero emission ready’ buildings and much more.

Registration is open now at: eec.org.au/conference

Engineers Australia’s flagship conference Climate Smart Engineering (CSE23) is returning to Melbourne from 29-30 November 2023. It will bring the engineering profession together to accelerate Australia’s transition to achieving net zero emissions.

Connecting engineering minds and ideas, CSE23 will showcase the latest engineering solutions and provide opportunities for learning, connecting and contributing across professions, industries, sectors and disciplines.

Featuring plenary sessions and a full technical two-day program, led by some of the profession’s most respected figures as well as key leaders across government and industry, CSE23 is the must-attend conference for those working in sustainability.

Visit Engineers Australia’s website for program details and to register.

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 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.

Find out more here

The National Festival of Design is a multi-day conference dedicated to professionals in the Design Industry. The conference has been running for many years, with each year focusing on a common and arising theme. This year, join us as we unpack the synergies of AI, Build and Design and how they will shape the future.

AI has the potential to revolutionise the design process by helping to create more sustainable, efficient, and responsive buildings that better meet the needs of the industry. By leveraging machine learning algorithms and computer vision technology, AI can help designers, architects and engineers create more efficient and sustainable designs. AI is already making an impact in energy-efficient building designs that have resulted in significant energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.

We’ll draw on common questions and themes like:

• How is the building and design industry in Australia embracing this technology?
• What does the transition of our day-to-day into the world of AI look like?
• How can we mitigate the risk and protect our work from AI-generated designs?

By attending, you will feel empowered through understanding how AI will influence your business, whether you’re a builder, designer, energy assessor, engineer, architect or landscaper.

Learn more here.

Our final Council meeting for the year combined with an AGM, ASBEC welcomes its members and guests to come together as a network to discuss all things sustainability.

It’s an extra special event, as we will be celebrating our 20th anniversary.

We look forward to seeing you in Parliament House, Canberra.

The 2020s are challenging our urban systems with bushfires, floods and drought. Working with natural systems is a key to future planning as our current infrastructure is not designed for future challenges.

Designing at the building scale creates opportunities to address water demand, stormwater risks, waterway health, urban greening and resilience to disasters. Rainwater harvesting is a good example of a low cost, nature friendly solution integrated with land use planning and building frameworks.

Rainwater Harvesting Australia invites you to hear from experts on:

• mitigating natural disasters and building resilient cities
• revisiting stormwater and urban waterways
• urban stormwater land use planning policies in South Australia

The event runs from 4.30pm-6.30pm at Dame Dorothy Tangney Alcove, Parliament House Canberra.

Find out more here.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join the Energy Efficiency Council at the Careers for Net Zero Fair 2023 for an exciting opportunity to explore a world of possibilities. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or someone looking to change careers, the fair has something for everyone.

Explore diverse career opportunities: Connect with leading companies and organisations from various industries who contribute to the clean economy. Discover job openings, internships, and pathways to careers that you didn’t know existed!

Networking: Build valuable connections with industry professionals, recruiters, and fellow job seekers.

Find out more here.