Southern Highlands Future Forum - Your Energy Future

The Southern Highlands Future Forum was opened by Ty Christopher - Director Energy Futures Network at the University of Wollongong. Ty has experience in the Australian renewable energy sector, marked by his leadership in various high-impact projects and initiatives. He has been key to the adoption of sustainable energy solutions, using his deep knowledge of solar, wind, and battery storage technologies. Ty's career highlights include overseeing large-scale renewable energy installations, improving energy efficiency in residential and commercial properties, and working for policy changes to support the transition to green energy. He's helped create partnerships between government bodies, private enterprises, and local communities, ensuring the successful implementation of numerous renewable energy projects.

If you would like to know more about the current work Ty is involved with at the University of Wollongong head to this webpage to learn more: https://www.uow.edu.au/ancors/blue-energy-futures-lab/

James Hazelton, Future Grid Strategy Manager from Endeavour Energy provided a local update, which included energy use, community batteries and more.

Adam Corrigan from Your Energy Friend is one of NSW's leading home energy efficiency experts having conducted over 6,000 home energy audits and worked with government, retailers and residents.

Miles Lochhead shares his journey as a local community member and all-round environmental champion. Miles is an active member of WinZero and an EV enthusiast, he also has a vast amount of experience in circular economy solutions.    

Session 2 was opened by John Buchelin, Project Manager at Rewiring Australia. John works on a range of projects including the Electrify 2515 project, which aims to support 500 homes in the 2515 postcode on their electrification journey. Electrify 2515 aims to be Australia's first electric community. With a background in sustainability, carbon accounting and electric vehicles, John plays an important role in advancing this mission.

Rewiring Australia aims to create sustainable, resilient communities while cutting household energy costs and improving public health by promoting electrification and renewable energy adoption in the residential sector. Their initiatives promote policy changes, and community engagement, needed to achieve a zero-emissions future and ensuring a livable planet.

Check out Electrify 2515 and Rewiring Australia.

Jon Jutsen is former CEO of Race for 2030 (Recently retired). Jon worked tirelessly to drive affordable green energy and has a wealth of experience in this space and is an active community member. He has been a leader in energy and carbon management and has a Masters in Energy Technology.

Adam Corrigan from Your Energy Friend shared with us in this second session information about Energy Efficiency in the home, why it's important, how it can save you money and how to do it.