Australia is in the middle of a major energy transformation. We are a world leader in terms of per capita installation rates for solar and wind energy, and new technologies for energy generation and energy storage continue to revolutionise the electricity sector. But with each opportunity comes challenges to be overcome.

This Energy Change Essentials short course is tailored for professionals across government, industry and community sectors who are interested in the energy transition and seek a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in energy technology, economics and policy.

The course is delivered by the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) and brings together leading energy transition researchers from across the University to share latest research and discuss solutions.

Scope

The aim of Energy Change Essentials is to provide decision-makers in government, industry, non-government and community sectors with access to the latest research and ANU expertise on the energy transition. 

The course is delivered live and has a facilitated presentation + discussion design: six topic-based presentations from six ANU-affiliated researchers who work at the interface of science-policymaking-practice, and group discussions with the ANU team and fellow participants who typically come from a diverse range of workplaces and sectors. 

During the course, participants are encouraged to share their thoughts/experiences and discuss ways that the research relates to their broader work contexts. On completion of the course, participants will have:

• An understanding of the key technologies that will enable the transition to a zero emissions energy system.
• Considered the main market, regulatory and policy frameworks underpinning the transition of the energy sector.
• An appreciation of the core social and technological barriers, challenges and opportunities of the transition to a carbon neutral economy in Australia and its region.
• A broader network of people who are working in the energy transition, including the ANU ICEDS team.

Program

• Welcome and introductions - Rachel Stuart (facilitator)
• Energy transition trends, options and policy - Professor Frank Jotzo
• Renewable energy generation - Professor Kylie Catchpole
• Innovation and industry policy - Dr Jorrit Gosens
• The social transition - Professor Sara Bice
• Grid integration and storage - Associate Professor Marnie Shaw
• Communities and regions in the energy transition - Associate Professor Bec Colvin

Please note that this program is subject to change. Information about course logistics will be provided to registrants one week before the course begins.

Registrations for this course are via Humanitix (with 100% of Humantix profits going to education charities).

Details

• The course is delivered online and live.
• Six broad topics are covered across three mornings: two sessions per day, with breaks and group discussions.
• Participation is via a computer-based video conferencing tool (e.g. Zoom Meetings, Microsoft Teams), allowing direct interaction and discussion with lecturers and other course participants.
• Course timings are between 9:30am – 1.00pm each day.

Who should attend?

The course is most relevant to policymakers and practitioners in Australia, and across the Asia and Pacific regions. Participants from a range of backgrounds will benefit from the diversity of disciplines covered, which is an essential feature of the course as the energy transformation will impact all sectors of our economy and society. 

Important information

• Registrations are open via Humanitix until Friday 14 February 2025.
• This course will take place subject to demand. Registrants will receive a full refund in the unlikely event that the course is cancelled. Places are limited to 30 participants and registrations are on a 'first come - first served' basis. For more details on refunds, see our refund policy.
• To receive an ANU Certificate of Participation, participants must attend at least 50% of the course. The ANU Certificate of Participation is not an Australian Qualifications Framework qualification and cannot be used for course credit or exemption at ANU.
• If you have a registration request after 14 February 2025, please contact the ICEDS Executive Education team directly via icedscourses@anu.edu.au.

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