Dr Gabrielle Kuiper is an expert in distributed energy resources (DER) with over 25 years of experience in climate and sustainability spanning corporate, government, non-government and academic sectors. Her career includes strategic leadership positions at the Energy Security Board, in the Office of the Australian Prime Minister, at the Public Interest Advocacy Centre, and in the NSW Government. Currently consulting on DER integration both in Australia and internationally, Dr Kuiper sits on five DER-related research and industry advisory bodies. She holds a PhD in Sustainable Futures and aims to shape policy and regulation to accelerate the integration of rooftop solar, electric vehicles and smart appliances, advancing the decarbonisation and democratisation of energy systems.