Energy Policy WA

⚡𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝗪𝗔'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 We're excited to announce our first speaker for 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗔'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲, proudly presented by Women in Energy - Perth and our Platinum Partner, Brunel. Please join us in welcoming Jai Thomas, Deputy Director General – Coordinator of Energy at the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification. With more than 15 years' experience across Western Australia's energy sector, Jai has held key regulatory and project delivery roles at Horizon Power and Western Power before joining Energy Policy WA. Today, he oversees the State's energy policy and regulatory framework, helping navigate the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition while working towards a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy future for WA. Jai will join an outstanding lineup of industry leaders to debate one of the sector's most pressing questions: 👉 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁? As competition for skilled workers intensifies and demand for capability continues to grow, attracting, retaining and developing the workforce needed to power WA's energy future has become one of the industry's biggest resourcing challenges. Join us at the iconic Perth Town Hall for an evening of thought-provoking debate, audience participation, meaningful networking and outstanding hospitality as industry leaders, decision-makers, innovators and emerging voices come together to tackle this critical issue. 🎟️ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:  https://lnkd.in/gM2B2JXE Stay tuned as we reveal more speakers over the coming days!⚡ #WomenInEnergy #WIEPerth #WAGreatEnergyDebate #EnergyLeadership #EnergyTransition #TalentPipeline #WorkforceDevelopment #WAEnergy #Networking

The draft Methodology, Inputs, Scenarios and Assumptions (MISA) for the Future Energy System Outlook (FESO) 2027 has been released for stakeholder consultation. Energy Policy WA, supported by the broader FESO team, will host a webinar providing more information around the proposed modelling framework and guidance on submitting formal feedback. Draft MISA Webinar: Time: 2.30PM - 4.00PM (AWST) Date: Monday 19 October 2027 This is a chance to learn more about the modelling framework for FESO 2027 and ask any questions you might have. Register your attendance via the link below: https://lnkd.in/gtWMbQxU #FESO2027 #EPWA #DEED #WesternPower #AEMO #Endgameeconomics #AmpereLabs

Big news!   Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson and WA Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation Amber-Jade Sanderson have announced a new $53.9 million investment to support energy efficiency upgrades for more than 4,000 additional social housing properties across regional and remote Western Australia through the Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI).   The Australian and Western Australian Governments have already invested $63.2 million in WA SHEPI, with more than 2,200 social homes upgraded, including homes in some of the state’s most remote communities.   This additional investment will help make even more homes comfortable and energy efficient, while supporting lower energy costs for tenants.   Read the media release here: https://lnkd.in/gwxgpSni   Learn more about WA SHEPI here: https://lnkd.in/gwpvZY6J

Consultation on the draft Methodology, Inputs, Scenarios and Assumptions (MISA) for the Future Energy System Outlook (FESO) 2027 is now open! The FESO is a scenarios-based study that guides planning and infrastructure investment in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) to 2050. The consultation is an opportunity for stakeholders to give feedback on the proposed modelling framework, scenarios, assumptions and data sources. ⚡ The consultation closes 5:00pm (AWST) Friday, 23 October 2026. 👉 Learn more and have your say: https://lnkd.in/gPdiUkf3 #brighterenergyfuture #energytransformation #energypolicymatters #energyforwa #FESO #wholeofsystemplanning #DEED #EnergyPolicyWA #EPWA

🔌Are you a provider or a customer of a solar as a service or on-site power supply service?   The new Alternative Electricity Services Regulations and Code of Practice for on-site power supply services are extending customer protections for on-site power supply customers as of 1 February 2027.    ⚡Make sure you’re ready for 1 February 2027 by registering with the Economic Regulation Authority, becoming a member of the Energy and Water Ombudsman WA Scheme, and understanding your customer obligations under the Code of Practice.   Learn more about the Alternative Electricity Services regulations and what they may mean for you at https://lnkd.in/gFmckt_J #alternativeelectrictyservices #consumerprotections #embeddednetworks #energyandwaterombudsmanWA #economicregulationauthority #DEED #EnergyPolicyWA #EPWA

Don’t miss out on your chance to provide feedback on the draft Alternative Electricity Services Code of Practice for Single Property Networks services.    🔌Consultation on the draft Alternative Electricity Services Code of Practice for Single Property Networks is now open.   The consultation is an opportunity for Single Property Networks providers and customer to give feedback on the proposed code obligations and customer protections.   The consultation closes 5:00pm Friday, 25 September 2026.   👉 Learn more and have your say: https://lnkd.in/ggYPyMvK #alternativeelectrictyservices #consumerprotections #embeddednetworks #energyandwaterombudsmanWA #economicregulationauthority #DEED #EnergyPolicyWA #EPWA

🌟 STAFF PROFILE 🌟 Say hello to Claire Punch, Principal Policy Analyst in the Energy Demand Initiatives team at Energy Policy WA. Having joined EPWA in March 2026 after relocating from the Northern Territory, Claire brought with her extensive experience in the energy sector, having previously worked as a Senior Consultant providing in-house support on a major energy infrastructure corridor project. While this is her first role in consumer energy policy, she says she quickly felt at home in a space where social policy meets one of the biggest transformations of our time. Claire’s current work focuses on the education and evaluation workstreams of the Western Australian Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (WA SHEPI), helping deliver energy efficiency upgrades to around 4,000 social housing properties across the state. She has particularly enjoyed seeing the program's education workstream gain momentum, supporting positive consumer behaviour change and helping ensure the benefits of the energy transition reach those who need them most. ⚡🏡 People are at the heart of what motivates her. She believes technology plays an important role in the energy transition, but it's people who ultimately drive meaningful and lasting change. That passion is also reflected in her recent completion of a Master of Business Administration with a Distinction average, where her final research project explored equity and accessibility in demand-side energy policy. 🎓 Describing herself as determined, a good listener and occasionally cheeky, Claire credits her mum as her greatest role model. Her mum recently passed away after ovarian cancer and continues to inspire Claire through the resilience, pragmatism, positivity and kindness she showed throughout her life. Outside of work, you'll usually find her cheering from the sidelines at her kids' soccer games, heading to the beach when the weather allows, cooking, travelling, or occasionally convincing herself she's a runner. 🏖️⚽🍳 When it's time to unwind, Claire loves reading and recommends ‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans as one of her favourite books from the past year. Another standout read is ‘Demon Copperhead’ by Barbara Kingsolver.  📚

⚡ Energy Policy WA is proud to partner with the Australian Institute of Energy to deliver the 25th annual Energy in WA Conference, running 9th to 11th of September 2026. A great program ahead, with EPWA's own Jai Thomas, Wenona Hadingham and Stephen Eliot all contributing to the conversation. Looking forward to the discussions and connections across the three days! 💡 Learn more and secure your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gsjVnkht

⚡ More customer protections are coming to alternative electricity services in Western Australia. The Electricity Industry (Alternative Electricity Services) Regulations 2026 and the Code of Practice for On-site Power Supply services have now been made, extending protections to more Western Australian households and small businesses. 📅 From 1 February 2027, on-site power supply providers will be required to: • Register with the Economic Regulation Authority • Become a member of the Energy and Water Ombudsman • Comply with the Code of Practice for On-site Power Supply services. These changes are an important step towards strengthening consumer protections and supporting a more consistent regulatory framework for alternative electricity services. 🔎 Learn more about the alternative electricity services framework and what these changes could mean for you: https://lnkd.in/gFmckt_J #alternativeelectrictyservices #consumerprotections #embeddednetworks #energyandwaterombudsmanWA #economicregulationauthority #DEED #EnergyPolicyWA #EPWA

🔌 We’re working towards stronger protections for people connected to Single Property Networks. 📄The Draft Alternative Electricity Services Code for Single Property Networks services is now open for consultation. This follows the establishment of the Alternative Electricity Services Regulations. ⚡Single Property Networks services prescribed by the Regulations will need to register with the Economic Regulation Authority from 1 July 2027. The draft Alternative Electricity Services Code outlines the proposed protections for residential and commercial Single Property Networks services customers. Your feedback can help shape the final code and ensure the proposed obligations deliver the right protections. 👉 Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/ggYPyMvK #alternativeelectrictyservices #consumerprotections #embeddednetworks #energyandwaterombudsmanWA #economicregulationauthority #DEED #EnergyPolicyWA #EPWA