Publications
Working Paper 4.2 20 Policy Tools for Developing Distributed Energy- Chris Dunstan, Edward Langham and Nicky Ison, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney
Evaluating Costs of Distributed Energy- Chris Dunstan, John Glassmire, Edward Langham and Nicky Ison, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney
Meeting New South Wales Electricity needs in a Carbon Constrained World- Jay Rutovitz & Chris Dunstan, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, SydneyInstitutional Barriers to the Intelligent Grid The Intelligent Grid in a New Housing Development - Literature ReviewModelsDescription and Cost of Distributed Energy (D-CODE) Working Model - John Glassmire, Nicky Ison, and Chris Dunstan, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney
Industry Forums
As an integral element of the Intelligent Grid Program a series of Industry Forums will be held across Australia with key stakeholders to raise awareness of our research program and ensure the relevance of our research for electricity network businesses and distributed energy product and service providers.
Past conference information
Powering Ahead: Policy Tools for the New Distributed Energy Economy
11 November 2009
Climate change is driving the biggest transformation of the electricity sector in half a century. Intelligent grids and distributed energy are central to this transition which includes: renewable energy, energy efficiency, small scale generation, electric vehicles, smart meters and demand management.
While what to do is becoming clearer, the question of how to make it happen is becoming more urgent. This forum explored the policy tools needed to accelerate the implementation of distributed energy in Australia.
Sydney Forum Brochure
Sydney Forum PresentationsDo Smart Grids need Smarter Rules? - Dr John Tamblyn Chairman, Australian Energy Markets Commission
Markets for Energy Efficiency and Efficiency of Energy Markets - Mr Simon Smith Deputy Director General , NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water
Networks and Carbon Abatement: Unlocking the Potential- Mr George Maltabarow Managing Director, Energy Australia and Chair Energy Networks Association
Local Government and the Clean Energy Revolution - Ms Monica Barone, Chief Executive Officer, City of SydneyThe Distributed Energy Policy Toolkit - Mr Chris Dunstan, UTS
Distributed Energy Workshops- Dr Chris Riedy-UTSSmart Cities, Smart Infrastructure, Smart Finance - Ms Monica Richter Sustainable Australia Program Manager, Australian Conservation FoundationRolling out the Smart Grid, Smart City Concept - Mr Graham Marshall, Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Aligning Incentives for Distributed Energy- Mr Anthony Szatow, Project Leader, CSIROAustralia's Energy Choices - Dr Alex Wonhas Flagship Director, Energy Transformed Flagship, CSIRO
Professor Stuart White Intelligent Grid Cluster Leader, Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS
Distributed Energy: The Lowest Cost Electricity Strategy"14 July, 2009 Melbourne
Australia confronts an unprecedented set of challenges in developing its electricity system: climate change, the financial crisis, reliability and asset renewal. What is the lowest cost strategy to respond to these challenges?
This forum examined the benefits and costs of energy efficiency, distributed generation, load management and smart meters. It explored the potential of these distributed energy technologies to deliver a secure, flexible energy supply, at a lower cost and with less greenhouse gas emissions.
Industry Forum Brochure
Melbourne Forum Presentations
Distributed Energy in Victoria- Mr Michael Williamson, Sustainability Victoria
Smart grids: What's in it for Networks- Mr Mike Fajdida, United Energy Distribution
Smart Grids and Smarter Energy Use: The Climate for Change- Mr Graham Marshall, Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Details and Costs of Distributed Energy: The DCODE Model- Mr Chris Dunstan- UTS
Smart Metering and Time of Use Pricing: Expected costs and outcomes- Mr Tony Chenco, SP Ausnet
The Business Case for Demand Side Response- Mr Ross Fraser, Energy Response
Distributed Energy Workshops- Dr Chris Riedy-UTS
Solar PV: What is Grid Partity and how might we get there- Dr Muriel Watt, IT Power (Australia) Pty Ltd
Smart Grids- The next steps- Ms Vicki Brown, Enegy Networks Association
Energy Efficiency: Costs and Potential in the Real World- Mr Craig Roussac, Investa Property Group
Distributed Energy: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emmissions Now
April 7, 2009 Brisbane
The forum focussed on the importance of distributed generation, demand management and energy efficiency to facilitate greater reliability, security and sustainability within our electricity networks. It also discussed whether the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), will bring about the reductions in emissions that we must have to stabilise the climate.
This forum also marked the beginning of a 2 year process to develop an
Australian Distributed Energy Roadmap. The Roadmap will provide an assessment of the potential for Distributed Energy and identify the barriers that inhibit its implementation. It will deliver a concise and practical set of recommendations to accelerate the deployment of Distributed Energy in Australia. The forum provides an opportunity for interested stakeholders to contribute to the development of the Roadmap.
Intelligent Grid Forum Brisbane Program
Brisbane Forum Presentations
Introduction to the Intelligent Grid- Professor Stuart White, The Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS
The Clean Energy Challenge and Opportunity in Queensland-Dr John Cole, Queensland Office of Clean Energy
Unlocking the Energy Efficiency Potential of Business- Anna Reynolds, Principal Consultant Energetics
Will the carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme drive a clean energy revolution? - Professor John Quiggin, the University of Queensland
The Role of Smart Electricity Networks in a Carbon Constrained World- Mr Terry Effeney, Energex Limited
Meeting NSW Electricity Needs in a Carbon Constrained World- Jay Rutovitz, The Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS
Distributed Energy as an Early Action GHG Mitigation Option- Dr Luke Reedman
Small is Overdue: The Need for a New Energy Paradigm- Professor Ian Lowe
Introducing the Distributed Energy Roadmap- Mr Chris Dunstan, The Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS
Preparing the Roadmap: What do we know; where should we go? - Doctor Bill Lilley, The CSIRO
Reality check: Do network businesses need a Distributed Energy Roadmap- Mr Glenn Walden
Learning to Talk:The Distributed Energy Roadmap Consultation Process- Dr Chris Riedy
Adelaide Industry ForumDecember 5, 2008
This forum was held in Adelaide in December at the University of South Australia. The Forum had a strong focus on two key themes, the first involved examining the Institutional barriers to the emergence of an Intelligent Grid and policy mechanisms to overcome them, through a panel discussion.The second topic explored Homes and the Intelligent Grid through a series of presentations about how energy is used in the home and initiatives that can encourage the implementation of intelligent communications and technologies and how these initiatives can encourage more efficient energy use. The event also included a field trip to the Lochiel Park Green Development that features energy efficiently designed homes that incorporate solar panels,solar hot water systems and in-home displays.
Please click the below links to access the Forum program and the presentations.
Industry Forum Adelaide Program
Adelaide Forum PresentationsIntroducing the Intelligent Grid: The Vision and the Research- Professor Stuart White, The Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, SydneyKeynote address: The Role of Economic Regulators in Removing Barriers to Distributed
Energy, Dr Patrick Walsh- Chairman, Essential Services Commission of South Australia
Institutional Barriers to the Intelligent Grid: Introduction to the Discussion Paper- Mr Chris Dunstan, The Institute for Sustainable Futures, The University of Technology, Sydney
Keynote address: Homes and the Intelligent Grid A Network Perspective- Mr Hugh Gleeson - Chief Executive Officer, United Energy DistributionIntroduction to the Intelligent Grid in a New Housing Development Project-Professor Wasim Saman, Director of Research, Institute for Sustainable Systems and Technologies, University of South Australia
Householder Perspective to Low Emission Technologies -Dr Peta Ashworth, The CSIRO
Results from House Energy Monitoring- Professor Monica Oliphant,President, International Solar Energy Society Grid Connected Domestic Solar Power in Australia- Mr Adrian Ferraretto, Director, Solar Shop Australia Pty LtdIntelligent Metering and Monitoring of Energy Data- Mr Lachlan Mudge, Institute for Sustainable Systems and Technologies
Launch of the Intelligent Grid ProgramAugust 2008, Sydney
The first
Industry Forum was held in Sydney during the official launch of the Intelligent Grid project. The Forum featured two international speakers Nancy Ryan from the Californian Public Utilities Commission and Professor Ho Hiang Kwee, the Director of the A*STAR SINERGY Centre in Singapore, they both spoke about the evolution of Intelligent Grid networks and decentralised energy projects in California and Singapore. Please click the below links to access these presentations
iGrid Evolution in California
iGrid Evolution in SingaporeResources
The University of Queensland - Power and Energy Systems Research Group
http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~pesQueensland University of Technology - Power Engineering
http://www.bee.qut.edu.au/researchCurtin University - Alcoa Research Centre for Stronger Communities
http://www.strongercommunities.curtin.edu.au The University of Technology, Sydney - Institute for Sustainable Futures
http://www.isf.uts.edu.auThe University of South Australia - Institute for Sustainable Systems and Technologies
http://www.unisa.edu.au/isst Australian Technology Network of Universities
http://www.atn.edu.au
