Day Two, Thursday 4 March 2010
Day Two, Thursday 4 March 2010
9am
Opening remarks from the Chair
Key energy initiatives leading the market
9.10am
The commercial challenges of delivering on the Renewable Energy Target and CPRS requirements
Head of Strategy and Growth, Synergy
9.40am
Does the benefit to consumers and retailers really exist?
- Strategies to support more sustainable energy consumption
- How can energy consumption be more effectively managed?
- How will issues surrounding data management be addressed?
- Simply Energy’s experience in smart metering management
Network development and renewable energy
10.10am
Developing a highly responsive network that is adaptable
and efficient
- What are the key drivers for the implementation of a smart grid?
- Seizing an opportunity to make a lasting change to energy
delivery
- Outlining Western Power’s strategic direction in smart grid
deployment
- Key lessons learnt and the value of experience
General Manager Customer Services, Western Power
11.10am
Panel discussion: overcoming the challenges posed by
incorporating renewable energy technology to the network
- How will renewable energy uptake in WA be increased?
- How will the ‘WIND’ question be answered?
- What are the key drivers for the implementation of a smart grid?
- Seizing an opportunity to make a lasting change to energy delivery
- The role of smart metering in a smart gird context
CFO, Carnegie Corporation
Mr John Libby,
Managing Director, New World Energy
Head of Strategy and Growth, Synergy
General Manager Customer Services, Western Power
11.50am
Outlining the significant opportunity for geothermal uptake in WA
- How can geothermal energy become a meaningful contributor to the WA energy mix?
- Critical infrastructure requirements to ensure growth
- Understanding the key investment drivers for geothermal energy
Mr John Libby,
Managing Director, New World Energy
12.20pm
Roundtable discussions
- Roundtable 1: The changing shape of the energy utility in a smart grid future
- Roundtable 2: How can distributed energy uptake in WA be
encouraged?
- Roundtable 3: Ensuring your business strength in a low
carbon future
Making the most of the Mid-West: demand and security
2pm
Developing a solid platform for big business in the Mid West
- The role of the Mid West in securing the State’s future energy needs
- The role of the MW in meeting the Federal Govt’s 20 by 2020 renewable energy target
- How can future development and growth be secured?
CEO, Mid West Development Comission
2.30pm
Energy development in the Mid-West
3pm
Panel discussion: how can energy supply best be secured in
the Mid-West?
- How can energy security in the Mid-West be secured?
- What is at stake in the Mid-West?
- Fuel and merit mix in WA
- Is the NFIT sufficient to secure the development of a ‘backbone’ transmission line?
- What will be the key drivers in order to maximise growth potential
- Developing a sustainable energy plan for the future
CEO, Mid West Development Comission
Manager Infrastructure Services, Extension Hill Pty Ltd
Mr Lindsay Reed,
CEO, Aviva Corporation
Innovation in the energy sector and the future of CCS
4pm
Coolimba Power: putting the Mid-West and WA at the
forefront of a low emissions future
- Overview of initial project development proposal
- Understanding the business case for CCS technology
- Aligning desired outcomes and operational imperatives
- Opportunities for further expansion of the project
General Manager Development, Aviva Corporation
Mr David Hilditch,
Commercial Manager, CO2 CRC
4.30pm
Developing a new standard in gas fired generation
- Securing development in a valuable region for WA
- Developing key relationships to meet energy objectives
- The ability to generate more energy using less fuel
Managing Director, ATCO Power