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ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTES COUNCIL FOR AUSTRALIA

ERICA is a council of Australia's major energy research institutes that provides research-led advice on the nation's energy future

STATE OF ENERGY RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2025
The Need for Speed: research in the race
to net zero

14-16 JULY 2025

In 2025, the State of Energy Research Conference will be held
at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Roundhouse,
Anzac Parade, Kensington, NSW 2052.

The UNSW Energy Institute is delighted to host this conference and
looks forward to welcoming speakers and attendees in 2025!

ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS

Do you have new research or a hot topic to share?

The Energy Research Institutes Council of Australia (ERICA) 2025 Organising Committee invites the submission of
Abstract Presentations for the State of Energy Research Conference (SoERC) 2025.

Submissions close: Monday 7 April 2025 at 09:00am AEST.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT PRESENTATION CLICK HERE

Registration

We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the 2025 State of Energy Research Conference.

More information

Keynote speakers

Director

Matt Kean

Matt was most recently the NSW Shadow Minister for Health. He was Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal party from August 2022 until March 2023. Throughout his 13-year political career, Matt also held ministries of Innovation and Better Regulation, Treasury, Energy and Environment.

As Treasurer and Energy Minister of NSW, Matt championed climate action that is in the best interests of households and businesses. In 2020, he delivered the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap: A 20-year plan for NSW’s energy infrastructure. The roadmap spurs private investment in renewable energy while reducing emissions and power bills for the people of NSW.

Matt commenced in the role of Director, Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Wollemi Capital on 15 August 2024.

Matt studied a Bachelor of Business at the University of Technology Sydney and is a Chartered Accountant by profession.

Chair and Associate Professor

Tim Nelson

Tim is the Chair of the Independent Review of the NEM. The Review will provide actionable recommendations to Energy Ministers in late 2025. Prior to this role, Tim was the Executive General Manager, Energy Markets at Iberdrola Australia. In this role, Tim lead the wholesale and retail energy markets functions. He also lead business development for firming and smart solutions. Tim joined Iberdrola Australia in March 2020 from the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). Up until November 2018, Tim was the Chief Economist of AGL Energy.

He is also a Climate Councillor, a member of the Westpac Stakeholder Advisory Council, an advisory board member for My Net Zero and is on the Research Committee for the Centre for Policy Development.

Tim is an Associate Professor at Griffith University and is widely published in Australian and international peer-reviewed journals. He holds a PhD in economics for which he earned a Chancellors Doctoral Research Medal and a first-class honours degree in economics. Tim is also a fellow of the Governance Institute (FGIA FCG CS CGP) and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Chief Investment Officer

Renewables and Sustainable Finance

Monique Miller

Monique leads the CEFC team responsible for the origination and execution of investments in renewables and sustainable finance, overseeing transactions in the areas of renewable energy, storage and debt markets.

This includes the $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund™. Monique has more than 20 years of experience in clean energy and environmental finance.

Prior to joining the CEFC, she worked at Macquarie Bank and Baker McKenzie in Sydney and London, with extensive experience in renewables and carbon investment and structuring, international emissions trading and policy advice.

Monique holds a Bachelor of Arts/Law degree with Honours from the Australian National University and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Commissionner

AEMC

Lana Stockman

Lana Stockman brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, including seven years as a regulator and board member with the New Zealand Electricity Authority. With a strong focus on wholesale market design, transmission and distribution reform, and achieving better outcomes for consumers, Ms Stockman has played a key role in shaping energy policy and driving regulatory improvements. Her career includes senior roles at major energy and infrastructure companies including Aurizon Network, and EnergyAustralia, where she led regulatory, compliance, and competition policy initiatives. Ms Stockman’s deep expertise in competitive energy markets and regulatory policy, combined with her ability to navigate complex challenges during times of change and disruption, makes her well-positioned to contribute to the AEMC’s ongoing efforts to reform and enhance Australia’s energy markets.

2025 ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Dani Alexander, Dr Zsuzsanna
Csereklyei, Associate Professor Markus Wagner, Professor Deanna D'Alessandro, Professor Frank Jotzo, Professor Peta
Ashworth, Professor Tania Urmee, Professor Paul Medwell and Professor Stefan Tureck

We would like to extend our thanks to all members of the Committee and acknowledge the time and effort that they
are dedicating to getting the 2025 conference up and running. Your help and commitment are greatly appreciated.