RACE for 2030 News April

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We hope that you find this newsletter insightful and informative. If you would like to have a chat to either find out more about RACE or get further information on any of our projects, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Partner Leader: Mark Squires?[email protected]

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Australian Energy Employment Report (AEER)

We are excited to share that the Australian Government has launched the Australian Energy Employment Report (AEER). This report is a recommendation from our ‘Developing the Future Energy Workforce’ Opportunity Assessment published in October 2021.

It will provide insights into the energy workforce, support new government initiatives and planning for the energy workforce of the future.

The AEER is a national survey targeting businesses and organisations in, or directly involved with, the Australian energy sector. This includes those who work in supporting sectors, including consulting, finance, tax, legal, advocacy, policy and education.

If you want to help create a clean energy future and contribute to a smoother transition,?complete the survey here.?Survey closes on the 30th of April.

Projects

We have a number of exciting projects kicking off very soon,?here are two projects under our RACE for Everyone and RACE for Homes research themes.

Net zero precincts

The Net Zero Precincts Priority Project will test and trial new commercial, legal, governance and technology models for energy systems at 14 real world case study sites across Australia. 5 universities and more than 10 partners across the 14 sites lead this research that includes university campuses, shopping malls, existing and under development suburbs.

The sites are varied; residential, mixed use or light industrial and are either retrofit, infill or greenfield developments and are either at planning, delivery or operational stage.

This project is still open for investment partners to be a part of these trials.

Commencement date

The project is on track for Board Approval in May 2023 and will be?commencing in July 2023.

Enquiries

Drew Wiseham, Research Program Manager, RACE for Business

[email protected]

Maryanne Cantwell, Business Development Manager

[email protected]

Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes (EUAH)

This flagship project aims to do energy upgrades in 1 million Australian homes by 2030. A community upgrade program will be a place-based one that enables communities to run their own program and facilitates?their navigating regulations and financing options as well as upgrades to that community’s profile for climate zone, building stock, and home ownership.

The RACE team are actively speaking to potential partners for this project.

Commencement date

The project is on track for Board Approval in May 2023 and will be?commencing in July 2023.

Enquiries

Jenniy Gregory, Program Leader, RACE for Homes

[email protected]

Maryanne Cantwell, Business Development Manager

[email protected]

Recently released reports

Our most recently completed projects can be found on our website. Read the full reports?here.

We welcome both new and existing Partners to participate in the projects. Our projects need both funding Partners and contributors of in-kind expertise. This can include joining Industry Reference Groups which are established for each project. Please contact us to discuss your interest.???

Other news

Our commitment with Equal by 30

RACE for 2030 has joined the Equal by 30 campaign with the goal of accelerating gender equality in the energy sector. By 2030 it is hoped that women will be equally represented in all levels of leadership, from senior executives to energy managers. To reach this ambitious target, RACE will be creating strategies to ensure an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace.??

Want to get involved? Thinking of joining RACE? We are more than happy to talk to please contact us.