Energy Infrastructure Executive Briefing Series

In this three-part Energy Infrastructure Executive Briefing Series, Stepping up to drive the step change, developed by the EY Net Zero Centre, we explore three critical levers for Australia to pull to drive the net-zero transition, and create new services for consumers, businesses and our nation.

Net zero transition: Stepping up to drive the step change

To achieve net zero, Australia must decarbonise our energy system. How do we achieve this at speed and scale, while driving down the cost of energy for Australian consumers? Getting this right requires new ways of thinking about our energy system. We must forge new relationships between energy consumers and operators to orchestrate distributed energy resources. We must create certainty that Australia’s complex grid system can reliably support and export new renewable energy generation. And we must reinvent the relationship between government and business. Stepping up to the step change is an enormous challenge – but also an enormous opportunity.

In this three-part Energy Infrastructure Executive Briefing Series, developed by the EY Net Zero Centre, we explore three critical levers for Australia to pull to drive the net zero transition and create new value for consumers, businesses and our nation.

From chaos to choreography: Why Australia needs to orchestrate distributed energy resources, and how it can be achieved

   

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Powering progress: How Australia can fast-track energy transmission projects for a renewable future

   

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EY Net Zero Centre

The EY Net Zero Centre can assist clients in the end-to-end net zero transition from strategy and business transformation to measurement and reporting.

EY teams can help establish commercial cases for transition, de/commission major assets and assist in program delivery of the transition agenda, including DER integration. Focused on major client transaction life cycle across new energy, decarbonisation initiatives and growth opportunities. Providing transaction, tax and consulting implementation services to support clients in the execution of major deals.

Our latest thinking

Is Australia ready to orchestrate distributed energy resources?

The transition from chaos to choreography can reduce costs, protect the grid and reward customers at the same time.

How engaging consumers can accelerate Australia’s energy transition

Australian consumers are growing tired of the clean energy journey. Energy companies can inspire confidence through action in three areas.

Australian infrastructure sector to be reshaped

High inflation and interest rates spark investor interest in Australian infrastructure sector.

How can we get ahead if we fall behind in managing climate risk?

New analysis suggests Oceania companies must accelerate the development of their climate risk disclosure and management capabilities.

The energy superpower opportunity: Can Australia seize the advantage in a net zero world?

By harnessing the global shift to net zero emissions, Australia’s heavy industry could lift national income by $40 billion by 2050.

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