Energy Security VIC

As ageing coal-fired generation retires, significant investment is underway in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, consumer energy resources and emerging technologies. At the same time, tight supply margins, growing electricity demand, transmission constraints and evolving market settings are testing the pace of delivery, while the role of gas, storage and other firming technologies continues to evolve.

Bringing together leaders from across the energy ecosystem, this event will examine the actions, policy settings and investment priorities needed to strengthen energy security and deliver a resilient, affordable and lower-emissions energy system.

Keynote followed by Q&A: 
o    Tim Jordan, Commissioner, Australian Energy Market Commission
 

In-conversation: Transmission, timing and trust
Building the transmission infrastructure needed for Victoria’s energy security
o    Alistair Parker, Chief Executive Officer, VicGrid
o    Stephanie McGregor, Chief Executive Officer, Marinus Link
 

Panel discussion: Delivering Victoria’s Energy Future
Maintaining reliable, affordable and secure energy while delivering the next phase of Victoria's transition.

• Optimising policy and market settings for reliable, affordable power

• The effect of energy economics and geopolitics on energy security

• Implications of the NEM Review and market reforms for Victoria's energy security

• Where investment is needed in the state’s electricity infrastructure

• Accelerating investment in renewable generation, including offshore wind

• The role of gas in Victoria's energy transition

• Harnessing Consumer Energy Resources, including community batteries and VPP’s

• Unlocking Victoria’s Renewable Energy Zones 

• Future-proofing climate resilient electricity network

• Meeting growing demand from electrification, major industry and data centres
  o    Chris Miller, Chief Executive Officer, SEC Victoria
  o    Erin Coldham, Chief Development Officer, Southerly Ten
  o    Daniel Nugent, Trading and Transition Executive, Energy Australia
  o    David Green, General Manager Project Development, Lochard Energy