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*REMINDER: MEDIA BRIEFING* Understanding Australia’s Energy System: A guide to the National Energy Market

Climate Council & Smart Energy Council < 1 mins read
Energy is shaping up to be a key election issue, and Australia’s energy system is complicated and changing.
 
The Climate Council and the Smart Energy Council are hosting a background briefing for journalists on the essentials of the Australian energy system, particularly thinking of those of you who might be new to the energy beat, need a refresher on the system or have a burning question for an expert.
 
Our independent experts will explain what the east coast grid and National Energy Market actually look like, and what we do and don’t need to ensure a reliable supply in the future.
 
Speakers:
- John Grimes, Smart Energy Council CEO
- Johanna Bowyer, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) lead analyst
- Tim Buckley, Climate Energy Finance director

When: Tuesday, July 23, 10.30am AEST
Where: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88002159787

Format: Short presentations from each speaker and opportunity to ask questions.

The briefing is intended as background to inform your reporting, but is on the record.

Resources: We will also provide you with media contacts for a range of energy experts available for comment or fact checks, and cheat sheets on the energy system for your future reference.
 

Contact details:

jacqui.street@climatecouncil.org.au or 0498 188 528

george.hyde@climatecouncil.org.au or 0431 330 919

 

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