Net Zero Economy Authority

The Net Zero Economy Authority extends warm wishes across Australia and its regions for the 2024/25 holiday season. While we know the year ahead will bring both opportunities and challenges, together, we will work to deliver a just transition for generations to come. As 2024 comes to a close, we thank those individuals, organisations, and communities who have contributed. If you’d like to learn more about our work or find ways to engage, visit us at http://srkr.io/6043n0h. Here’s to a new year ahead, powered by the people for the people. ✨ #NetZero #transformation

Australia is moving forward towards a #NetZero future, with the energy transformation central to this story – especially in our most industrial regions. The Energy Industry Jobs Plan, delivered by the Net Zero Economy Authority, supports workers when eligible coal-fired and gas-fired power stations close. From facilitating access to training and financial advice, to connecting workers with new employment opportunities in their region, the Energy Industry Jobs Plan is part of the Australian Government's commitment to a just transition, ensuring regional communities thrive even as industries evolve. Learn more about the work we are doing to support workers at closing power stations: https://lnkd.in/g4CjHCiz. #NetZeroTransition #RegionalWorkforce #EnergyTransition #SustainableFuture #NZEA

⚙ Exploring opportunities for a Future Made in Australia The Australian Governmentis working on ensuring local jobs flow from renewable infrastructure projects in our regions. During the last few weeks Senator Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia, travelled across regional Australia and consulted with several #industry #union, #community and #LocalGovernment representatives to understand Australia’s manufacturing capacity and to contribute to the rollout of renewable energy infrastructure. This month, Assistant Minister Ayres also hosted an industry roundtable in Canberra. The discussion covered practical ways to support the use of more local content in the energy #generation and #transmission transformation, to drive investment and secure manufacturing jobs, as well as the challenges involved. Find out more at http://srkr.io/6041nQB and subscribe to receive your net zero updates http://srkr.io/6042nQ8. Australian Steel Institute (ASI) Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union Ampcontrol Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Oceanex Energy Precision Oxycut Department of Industry, Science and Resources Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Tilt Renewables University of Technology Sydney Industry Capability Network ACCIONA Weld Australia Vestas Sell & Parker Linda Rademakers David Shankey #FutureMadeInAustralia #NetZero #NetZeroIndustries

📍 Keen to learn more about the Net Zero Economy Authority? Our mission is to empower #regions, #workers and #communities most affected by Australia’s transition to a net zero economy. Our functions and focus include: ⚙worker transition 🧩policy coordination 🤝communications and engagement ⚡investment facilitation. Find out more information here https://lnkd.in/gaw6XDq6 and subscribe today to receive your net zero updates: https://lnkd.in/ghp27KyT. #NetZeroEconomy #NZEA #SupportingWorkers #CatalysingInvestment #CoordinatingPolicy #LeadingCommunications Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Department of Industry, Science and Resources Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) First Nations Clean Energy Network Grahame Irwin Noni Ryan

🟢 All aboard | Net Zero Economy Authority board begins operations to steer a just transition Coinciding with Net Zero Economy Authority Act officially commencing this week, the Australian Government has announced the Authority’s inaugural Board members. The appointed members are Chair Dr Iain Ross AO, Mr Tony Maher, Mr Mike Mrdak AO, Ms Michele O'Neil, Professor Robynne Quiggin, Ms Anna Skarbek, and Ms Zoe Whitton. Board members were selected based on their deep collective experience across regional development, the trade union movement, business, industry, Indigenous advocacy and climate policy. The board will determine the Authority’s strategy and objectives, and be responsible for its effective and efficient performance, while working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, David Shankey. "Under the guidance of the Board, the Net Zero Economy Authority will ensure the shift to net zero emissions by 2050 happens fairly for all Australians, including in our regions at the frontline of the transition," said Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen. "The Board’s vast experience will ensure that the Net Zero Economy Authority is securing the investment needed in our regions as industries decarbonise, creating and protecting local manufacturing jobs," said Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia Tim Ayres. #NetZero #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Australia #Leadership

🧰 Net Zero Economy Authority commences operations Australia's path to a sustainable future has reached a major milestone with the official commencement of the Net Zero Economy Authority today. This pivotal development follows the successful passage and royal assent of its legislation, and proclamation by the Governor-General. This follows the recent appointment of David Shankey as the Authority's inaugural Chief Executive Officer. The Authority is central to the Government’s vision for a Future Made in Australia, and in ensuring that the regions that have powered Australia are supported to navigate the challenges and share in the benefits of the transition to net zero. #NetZero #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Australia #Leadership

Collie has powered Western Australia for decades, through coal mining and coal-fired power stations. As the country transitions to #renewableenergy, planning is underway for Collie’s two state-owned power stations to be retired over the next 5 years. The Net Zero Economy Authority is working with regional communities to help them harness the opportunities presented by net zero, ensuring we all share the benefits of the economic transformation. In doing so, our team will be visiting and engaging with priority regions across the country. Last month, team members from the Authority, The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, and the Collie Delivery Unit met with groups from the local community. This included presenting at a meeting of the Collie Just Transition Working Group who have already done a huge amount of work setting the region up for success and steering the transition in Collie. The team also met with South Regional TAFE, Collie Jobs and Skills Centre, Shire of Collie Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) and First Nations representatives to better understand what supports are needed in the region throughout the transition. Our team will continue to visit and engage with the Collie community, so we can support those affected by the closures prepare for the future and participate in new economic opportunities. To see how the Australian Government is supporting regions through the #netzerotransition, visit supporting worker transition through energy system changes. You can find more information on the Collie Just Transition here: http://srkr.io/6048nXE. #RenewableEnergy #NetZeroEconomy #JustTransition #transition #Collie #WesternAustralia #CollieCommunity Rachel Livingston GAICD Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Julian Leibrandt Ben Reeves

📢 First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Announcement The First Nations Clean Energy Strategy (the Strategy) was released 6 December 2024. Driven by an ask from the First Nations Clean Energy Network, the Strategy has been designed by #FirstNations, #industry and #government leaders from across the country. 🤝🌱 The Strategy is a national framework to #guide investment, #influence policy, and #support First Nations people to self-determine how they #participate in Australia’s clean energy transition. The focus areas include: • powering First Nations communities with clean energy • enabling equitable partnerships • achieving economic benefits with First Nations peoples. With #Country and #Culture at the heart, the Strategy captures a vision for a sustainable clean energy future for all Australians. Find out more: The First Nations Clean Energy Network announcement can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gEuf3QeX The Strategy can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gR7mMJv6 The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council meeting communiqué can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gBZwQh7t. #FirstNationsLeadership #CleanEnergyTransition #Transformation Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

FPR Energy's Concentrated Solar Thermal technology marks a step forward in reducing industrial emissions. ☀🌏 📢 The new venture from CSIRO has secured $15 million in seed funding. FPR Energy is driving clean energy solutions to tackle emissions from hard-to-abate sectors like minerals refining, steel, cement, and chemical production. The CSIRO’s particle-based Concentrated Solar Thermal technology uses abundant and low-cost ceramic particles to store sunlight as heat. This allows for long-duration energy storage to support industrial processes, green fuel production and dispatchable power. “Helping heavy industries to transition to cleaner energy sources is essential to reaching Australia’s net-zero emission targets,” said Dr Daniel Roberts, CSIRO Energy Technologies Research Director. FPR Energy is a new venture co-founded by CSIRO, RFC Ambrian and Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. Based at CSIRO’s Energy Centre in #Newcastle, FPR Energy is built on CSIRO’s particle receiver technology research program, developed through the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute, with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). FPR Energy plans to expand the technology to other high-solar regions worldwide, including North and South America, the Middle East and Africa. Learn more about FPR Energy http://srkr.io/6044nDI. #NetZero #Innovation #Decarbonisation #Renewables #CleanEnergySolutions #ConcentratedSolarThermal #Technology #CleanTech #DeepTech

📢 Future Made in Australia Announcement The Australian Government has pressed go on the Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) Bill 2024 and its two supporting bills. Passed on 28 November 2024, the bills establish the voluntary Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme. It is a certification scheme designed to authenticate low-emissions products and support renewable electricity. This will help #Australian producers remain competitive in new and emerging markets. Moving forward and through the scheme, Australian producers will be able to credibly present and account for the low-emissions reality of their products. "Our $22.7 billion commitment to a Future Made in Australia package will help Australia unlock private investment at scale in #netzero industries including renewable hydrogen," said the Hon. Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate, Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. "We're making sure Australians will benefit now from the opportunities afforded by the emerging net zero industries. We passed legislation to establish the Net Zero Economy Authority so that #regions, #workers and #communities are supported to manage the impacts and share in the benefits of this transition." "By building the industrial capability to solve national challenges – like the transition to net zero – we will create secure and meaningful jobs in our regional communities as power stations close and industries change," said Senator Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia. “The establishment of the Net Zero Economy Authority and the Australian Government's Future Made in Australia plan provides us with an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen our regional centres." Across Australia, governments, businesses and communities are working together to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The Authority is responsible for ensuring that Australia’s regions and workers are supported through, and benefit from, the transition to a net zero emissions economy. Read the full media release: http://srkr.io/6040nBC. Subscribe to receive updates, as we transition to a Net Zero economy http://srkr.io/6041nBh. #FutureMadeinAustralia #FMIA #AdvancedManufacturing #AustralianManufacturing #Manufacturing #NetZeroIndustries #CreatingJobs #auspol #transition #investment Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Department of Industry, Science and Resources #NewMarkets #EmergingMarkets