Join Charles Sturt University, Business NSW and Essential Energy CEO, John Cleland to hear more about future-proofing energy for regional NSW. This event will run from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday 16th April at the CSU Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga. The event will be followed by an opportunity to network with some light refreshments.

Topic of Presentation

What is the energy transition - How we are transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables and the role of the distribution network. The reality of the transition timeline and what it means to regional, rural and remote NSW.

Essential Energy’s network - An overview of Essential Energy and its network. How we are, what we do and how we do it.

Renewable Energy Zones - What is a Renewable Energy Zone and what are the plans for NSW. An overview. Economic opportunities with Essential Energy distribution network What is a distribution REZ and what are the economic opportunities for regional communities

Transitioning to electric - What does it mean to transition to electric at home or in your business. From gas heating and cooling to electric vehicles, how can Essential Energy support the process. The impacts of rooftop PV solar generation across the network and its role in the energy transition. How it works and the benefits of locally generating and storing renewables. The role commercial and network batteries play in the transition.

The energy transition and you - The role of Customer Energy Resources (CER) in the transition and how communities can be a part of the locally generating and storing electricity. Rooftop solar, community batteries and EVs

How Essential Energy is supporting the transition - Renewables already connected to the grid, battery trials, EV charging infrastructure