National Energy Efficiency Conference 2020 Program

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The first fuel for Australia's recovery Welcome to the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2020.

This has been an incredibly difficult year for Victorians. But as we emerge from the challenges we’ve faced, we have an opportunity to consider our priorities and think about the future we would like to create for Victoria.

And for us, that’s a clean energy future with energy efficiency at the heart.

Recently, the Victorian Government announced an unprecedented $797 million energy affordability package as part of the Victorian Budget 2020/21. This includes the largest residential energy efficiency funding package ever seen in any state’s history.

Measures in this package will improve the energy efficiency of up to 1.6 million homes, with a focus on supporting the most vulnerable. This includes a $335 million program to put new and efficient heating and cooling in 250,000 homes, $112 million to improve the energy efficiency of 35,000 social housing properties and $14 million to expand our flagship Victorian Energy Upgrades program – further cementing its place as Australia’s largest energy efficiency program.

We’re also expanding our government’s landmark Solar Homes program, with a $191 million boost to meet the surging demand for rooftop solar in our state.

Together, this package will support thousands of jobs and save Victorians more than $5 billion on their energy bills over the next 10 years. It will also deliver major action on climate change, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 23 million tonnes over the next decade.

This conference comes on the day we are delivering an unprecedented investment in our state’s energy landscape and we look forward to you all being an active part of our transition to a fairer, cheaper and cleaner energy future.

The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio MP Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change @LilyDAmbrosioMP

The first fuel for Australia's recovery There is really no way around it, 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year.

Countries around the globe are still dealing with an unprecedented health emergency, while simultaneously trying to rebuild their economies. And although Australia is generally faring better on the health front, we are still facing the greatest economic crisis in decades.

Our industry is not immune from these forces, and some businesses are facing serious difficulties. However, many households are waking up to energy efficiency, with record investment in some types of home upgrades.

There is also an extraordinary consensus that governments should invest in energy efficiency to stimulate the economy - because energy efficiency delivers both immediate stimulus and multiple long-term benefits, creating exactly the kind of jobs we need. And to their great credit, governments here in Australia are acting to unlock this opportunity.

Over the past ten years, the National Energy Efficiency Conference has built an outstanding reputation as Australia’s flagship event for energy management, energy efficiency and demand response. This Conference will be different in format, but not in impact.

Luke, Rob and the team have brought all their expertise and attention to bear on the task. This effort - and an innovative virtual conference platform - will make for an fantastic experience for attendees, speakers and exhibitors. And I’m sure you’ll agree the program of local and international speakers and experts that we have the privilege of hear from this year is truly exceptional.

Over the next three days we have the opportunity to flesh out the role that energy efficiency, energy management and demand response in the economic recovery and the energy transition taking place in every part of the economy.

But just as importantly, it is an opportunity to come together as an industry and a network to connect, reflect and chart a positive course out of this crisis.

I look forward to seeing you around the (virtual) Conference.

Professor Tony Arnel President, Energy Efficiency Council

Prof. Tony Arnel

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DAY ONE Tuesday 24 November

CONFERENCE PROGRAM all times AEDT

9:00 am

Exhibition and networking opens

9:45 am

Welcome to the National Energy Efficiency Conference Professor Tony Arnel, President, Energy Efficiency Council

10:00 am

Prof. Tony Arnel

Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio, MP

Ministerial address The Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change

10:20 am

Break

10:30 am

Energy efficiency - powering our economic recovery The International Monetary Fund and International Energy Agency call energy efficiency a 'job-creation machine'. Global and local leaders look at how we can harness energy efficiency to restart the Australian economy. Chaired by Luke Menzel, EEC.

Dr. Brian Motherway

Joyce Henry

Innes Willox

Head of Energy Efficiency International Energy Agency

Director General Office of Energy Efficiency Natural Resources Canada

CEO Ai Group

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DAY ONE

Tuesday 24 November

all times AEDT

11:50 am

National Energy Efficiency Awards 2020 The National Energy Efficiency Awards are Australia's highest profile honours dedicated to excellence in energy efficiency and smart energy management.

Today, we will present the awards for: Best Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Project Recognising performance, leadership and innovation for commercial building energy efficiency projects.

Best Agricultural Energy Efficiency Project Recognising performance, leadership and innovation for on-farm agricultural energy efficiency projects.

Energy Efficiency Council Life Fellow For significant contributions to the development and advancement of the Energy Efficiency Council.

12:00 pm

Break - exhibition and networking time

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DAY ONE

Tuesday 24 November

all times AEDT 1:00 pm

Economic outlook and energy management The economic context for energy management has changed dramatically. A leading economist, global expert and a business leader will provide insights that are critical to the success of energy management companies and efficiency leaders. Chaired by Rob Murray-Leach, EEC.

Nicki Hutley

Steven Nadel

Dr. Mary Stewart

Partner Deloitte Access Economics

Executive Director American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

CEO Energetics

2:30 pm

Break

2:45 pm

Afternoon briefing: Reflections on cool cities Light coloured surfaces, vegetation and water can play a dramatic role in cooling buildings and preventing urban heat islands. Chaired by Rob Murray-Leach, EEC.

3:15 pm

Dian Grueneich

Prof. Mattheos Santamouris

Rex Lehmann

Director Global Cool Cities Alliance

Scientia Distinguished Professor University New South Wales

CEO SkyCool

Break

DAY ONE

Tuesday 24 November

all times AEDT 3:30 pm

Renovating Aussie homes Dramatically improving the comfort and efficiency of our homes would create billions of dollars of employment. How do we unlock this opportunity?

Chaired by Suzanne Toumbourou, Executive Director ASBEC.

Commercial HVAC in a post-COVID world How do we ventilate, heat and cool buildings to keep them both healthy and efficient?

Chaired by Holly Taylor, EEC.

Global perspectives on energy management systems This session brings together an extraordinary line-up of global and local experts to explore the adoption of energy management systems.

Chaired by Patrick Crittenden, Director, Sustainable Business.

Mariangiola Fabbri Head of Research Buildings Performance Institute of Europe

Bryon Price Strategic Development Director AG Coombs Group

Ethan Rogers Physical Scientist US Department of Energy

Andrew Caseley Chief Executive, NZ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Juliane Bräenzel Energy Management Systems TÜV SÜD Industrie Service

Monique Alfris Head of Operations and Standards, NABERS

Grace Tam

Nathaniel Galindo

Director, Debt Markets Clean Energy Finance Corporation

General Manager - Engineering Flow Power

Mark McKenna Global Sustainability Director Norman Disney and Young

Helen Sofele Acting Director Energy Demand & Efficiency Policy Victorian Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning

Dr. Satish Kumar President and Executive Director The Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy

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DAY ONE

Tuesday 24 November

all times AEDT

5:00pm

Break - exhibition and networking time

5:30 pm 6:00 pm

Sundowner session with Mark Butler and Luke Menzel Grab a drink and unwind for a relaxed chat between Luke Menzel and the Hon. Mark Butler MP, Australian Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy as they reflect on the key themes of the day and the pathway forward for the energy efficiency sector.

Hon. Mark Butler, MP Federal Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction

Luke Menzel CEO Energy Efficiency Council

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DAY TWO

Wednesday 25 November

all times AEDT

9:00 am

Exhibition and networking opens

10:00 am

Ministerial address Hon. Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, South Australian Minister for Energy and Mining.

Hon. Dan van Holst Pellekaan, MP 10:20 am

Break

10:30 am

Embedding efficiency in the NEM Australia’s electricity sector is transforming at an extraordinary rate. To support this, should we follow international leaders and put energy management at the heart of our electricity market? Chaired by Rob Murray-Leach, EEC.

Dr. Jan Rosenow

Dr. Kerry Schott

Craig Memery

European Programme Director Regulatory Assistance Project

Chair Energy Security Board

Policy Team Lead Energy and Water Public Interest Advocacy Centre

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DAY TWO

Wednesday 25 November

all times AEDT 11:50 am

National Energy Efficiency Awards 2020 The National Energy Efficiency Awards are Australia's highest profile honours dedicated to excellence in energy efficiency and smart energy management.

Today, we will present the awards for: Leading Energy User Presented to an energy user that has demonstrated excellence in energy management at either the site or portfolio level.

Integrated Clean Energy Presented to a nominated project that has demonstrated excellence in integrating high levels of energy productivity and renewable energy at the site, portfolio, precinct or community level Best Residential Energy Efficiency Project Recognising performance, leadership and innovation for residential energy efficiency projects Young Energy Efficiency Professional Presented to an individual under 35 years of age, who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing the energy efficiency industry, through advocacy, research, education or projects 12:00 pm 12:40 pm

Break - exhibition and networking time

Ministerial address Hon. Shane Rattenbury MLA, ACT Attorney-General, Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister for Gaming.

Hon. Shane Rattenbury, MLA

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DAY TWO

Wednesday 25 November

all times AEDT 1:00 pm

The future of fuels As the world rapidly moves to lower emission fuels, what are the respective roles for gas, hydrogen and electricity in Australia? Chaired by Luke Menzel, EEC.

Amber Mahone

Darren Miller

Partner E3 - Energy and Environmental Economics

CEO Australian Renewable Energy Agency

Davina Rooney

Guy Dundas

CEO Green Building Council of Australia

Energy Fellow Grattan Institute

2:30 pm

Break - exhibition and networking time

2:45 pm

Afternoon briefing: Office equipment - the next frontier New research demonstrates considerable opportunity to improve energy performance in office tenancies and office-based businesses. Chair, Holly Taylor, EEC.

Emma Baird

George Wang

Craig Heckenberg

CItySwitch National Programme Manager CIty of Sydney

Manager, Energy and Climate Change Point Advisory

Managing Director Epson Australia

DAY TWO

Wednesday 25 November

all times AEDT 3:15 pm

Break

3:30 pm

All-electric homes Is ‘all-electric’ just a fad or the future of housing? Chaired by Alison Rowe, CEO, Australian Energy Foundation.

Flexible commercial buildings

Decarbonising industry

If buildings adjust when they use energy, it can dramatically lower their energy costs.

How do we capture this opportunity? Chaired by Liz Fletcher, Associate Director, Engevity.

Clean electricity will reduce industry’s emissions, but what are the other technologies that we need to meet our carbon targets? Chaired by Tennant Reed, Ai Group.

Damien Moyse Policy and Research Manager Renew

Søren Østergard Jensen

Dr. Silvia Madeddu

Senior Project Manager in building energy Danish Technological Institute

Postdoctoral Researcher Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Jenny Edwards Director Light House Architecture and Science

Stephen White

Jarrod Leak

Energy Efficiency Domain Leader CSIRO

CEO Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity

Janaki Dhagat

Marghanita Johnson

Group Sustainability Manager Charter Hall

Executive Director Australian Aluminium Council

Tim Forcey Founder My Efficient Electric Home

Kellie Caught Senior Adviser, Climate and Energy ACOSS

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DAY TWO

Wednesday 25 November

all times AEDT 5:00pm

Break - exhibition and networking time

5:30 pm 6:00 pm

Sundowner session with Zali Steggall and Luke Menzel Grab a drink and unwind for a relaxed chat between Luke Menzel and Zali Steggall as they ruminate about day 2 of the Conference.

Zali Steggall OAM, MP

Luke Menzel

Federal Member for Warringah

CEO Energy Efficiency Council

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DAY THREE

Thursday 26 November

all times AEDT 9:00 am

Exhibition and networking opens

10:00 am

Ministerial address The Hon. Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction.

10:25 am

Hon. Angus Taylor, MP

Matthew van der Linden Executive Director Flow Power

10:30 am

The flexibility opportunity A conversation with Matthew van der Linden, Executive Director, Flow Power

Harnessing flexibility Demand response is going mainstream, with new electricity market rules coming online in October 2021. An outstanding line-up of global and Australian experts will explain these changes and how we can harness the full potential of flexibility.

Chaired by Rob Murray-Leach, EEC.

Violette Mouchaileh

Dr. Ahmad Faruqui

Executive General Manager, Emerging Markets and Services AEMO

Principal The Brattle Group

Alex Leemon

Eric Groom

Demand Response Lead Flow Power

Board Member Australian Energy Regulatory

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all times AEDT

DAY THREE

Thursday 26 November

11:50 am

National Energy Efficiency Awards 2020 The National Energy Efficiency Awards are Australia's highest profile honours dedicated to excellence in energy efficiency and smart energy management.

Today, we will present the awards for: Best Innovation in Energy Efficiency Recognising performance, leadership and innovation for new products that deliver improvements in energy productivity Best Energy Saving Program Awarded to programs that drive improvements in energy management, increase retrofit opportunities, improve reliability or deliver other benefits to the grid.

Energy Efficiency Champion Presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing the energy efficiency industry, through advocacy, research, education or projects.

12:00 pm

Break - exhibition and networking time

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DAY THREE

Thursday 26 November

all times AEDT 1:00 pm

Energy efficiency schemes Australia's energy efficiency schemes are transforming to reward flexible energy use. What is the future of schemes? Chaired by Rod Woolley, Solar Services Group.

Edith Bayer Energy Policy Analyst International Energy Agency

Research showcase Australian experts will present the latest cutting-edge research on energy management technology, sociology and policy. Chaired by Holly Taylor, EEC.

Jon Jutsen CEO RACE for 2030 CRC

Dr. Bhavna Middha Research Fellow RMIT University

Dr. Georgia Warren-Myers Senior Lecturer University of Melbourne

McGee Young CTO, Recurve

Dr. Chris Briggs Research Partner UTS

Guillaume Roger

Dr. Trivess Moore

Center for Global Business Monash University

Research Fellow RMIT University

Emma Jacobs Victoria Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

Stefen MacAskill PhD Candidate Griffith University

David Pryor NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

Carolyn Moore

Kelly Smith

Program Manager CSIRO

Researcher University of Queensland

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DAY THREE

Thursday 26 November

all times AEDT 2:30 pm

Break - exhibition and networking time

3:30 pm

Ministerial address The Hon. Matt Kean MP, NSW Minister for Energy and Environment

Hon. Matt Kean, MP 4:00 pm

Connie Hedegaard Fmr European Commissioner for Climate Action

4:45 pm 5:00 pm

Conference wrap Professor Tony Arnel, President, Energy Efficiency Council

Climate of opportunity Europe and our major Asian trading partners aim to reach net zero emissions within the next forty years. What opportunities does this create for Australia and the energy efficiency sector? Chaired by Luke Menzel.

Prof. Tony Arnel

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Virtual Exhibition