Sustainable Grid & Energy Solutions Working Group

The Sustainable Grid and Energy Solutions Working Group supports the Energy Queensland Customer and Community Council. Together, they guide decisions that support a safe, reliable, and sustainable energy system for Queensland.

This Working Group focuses on topics linked to sustainable energy solutions and grid development for Ergon Energy Network and Energex. Members discuss current and future challenges in the energy industry.

The role and scope of this Working Group are outlined in the Energy Queensland Customer and Stakeholder Engagement Framework (PDF 5.3 mb).

Working group scope

Below is a list of topics and issues in scope for the Sustainable Grid and Energy Solutions Working Group:

Distribution System Operator (DSO)
Energy transition planning and strategy
Strategic Forecasting (including annual forecast report)
Demand and energy management - strategy, programs, initiatives including the Demand Management Innovation Allowance (DMIA) and the annual Demand Management Report
Customer Energy Resources (CER)
Renewables grid integration - including large-scale battery storage and virtual power plant (VPP) initiatives
Electric vehicle growth - analysis and implications
Digital transformation and smart grid technologies to deliver reliable data-driven and customer-centric energy solutions
Low Carbon Future/Decarbonisation - regulations, initiatives and programs
Isolated Network Strategy
Queensland Electricity Connection Manual (QECM)

Members

Working group members bring a mix of community, industry, regulatory and technical experience. Together, they represent diverse customer perspectives from across Queensland.