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Inquiry Name:
Inquiry into Microgrids and Associated Technologies in WA
Date Commenced:
21 Feb 2018
Tabling Date:
28 Mar 2019
Inquiry Status:
Current
Committee Name:
Economics and Industry Standing Committee
House:
Legislative Assembly
Members Conducting Inquiry
Members:
Ms Jessica Jane Shaw MLA
Mr Sean Kimberley L'Estrange MLA
Mr Yaz Mubarakai MLA
Mr Stephen James Price MLA
Hon. Donald Terrence (Terry) Redman MLA
Staff Members:
Dr David Worth (Principal Research Officer)
Mr Lachlan Gregory (Research Officer)
Contact Details
Phone No:
08 9222 7469
Fax No:
08 9222 7804
Postal Address:
Email:
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Terms of Reference:
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee will investigate and report on the emergence and impact of electricity Microgrids and associated technologies in Western Australia, including:
a) The potential for Microgrids and associated technologies to contribute to the provision of affordable, secure, reliable and sustainable energy supply, in both metropolitan and regional WA;
b) Opportunities to maximise economic and employment opportunities associated with the development of Microgrids and associated technologies, including (but not limited to):
i. Development of raw material resources/primary commodities
ii. Research and development
iii. Design, engineering and construction
iv. Advanced manufacturing
v. ICT
vi. Ongoing asset operations
c) Key enablers, barriers and other factors affecting Microgrid development and electricity network operations, including:
i. Regulatory barriers
ii. Technical factors
iii. Workforce planning and development
iv. Social factors
v. Electric Vehicles
d) Initiatives in other jurisdictions to facilitate the development, and maximise the value of, Microgrids and associated technologies.
Important Information
Making a Submission to a Parliamentary Committee of the Legislative Assembly
Giving Evidence to a Parliamentary Committee of the Legislative Assembly
Deadline for Submissions:
13 Apr 2018
Unless a venue is specified,
hearings are held at the
Legislative Assembly Committee Rooms, Level 1/11 Harvest Tce, West Perth
Hearing Dates:
Date
Time
Venue
Organisation
Witnesses
Broadcasted In
Pub/Priv
04/11/2018
10:45 AM
Meeting Room 2
Western Power
Mr Guy Chalkley, CEO; Mr Sean McGoldrick, Executive Manager for Asset Management; Mr Ben Bristow, A/Head of Grid Transformation
Public
04/11/2018
09:30 AM
Meeting Room 2
Horizon Power
Mr Frank Tudor, Managing Director; Mr Mike Houlahan, General Manager Commercial Services and Finance; Mr Mark Paterson, General Manager Consumer Energy; Mr Terry Mohn, General Manager Advanced Microgrid Developments; and Mr Laurie Curro, General Manager Power System Services.
Public
05/09/2018
09:15 AM
LA Meeting Room (Parl House)
Australian Energy Market Operator
Mr Cameron Parrotte, Executive General Manager WA; Mr Dean Sharafi, Group Manager System Management; Mr Martin Maticka, Group Manager WA Markets; and Dr Natalia Kostecki, Principal Policy and Market Development Analyst
Public
05/09/2018
10:00 AM
LA Meeting Room (Parl House)
Synergy
Mr Jason Waters, CEO; and Mr Allen Gerber, Manager- Energy Solutions
Public
05/16/2018
09:30 AM
Meeting Room 2
Future Smart Strategies
Prof Ray Wills, Managing Director
Public
05/16/2018
10:15 AM
Meeting Room 2
Association of Mining and Exploration Companies
Mr Warren Pearce, CEO; and Mr Neil van Drunen, Policy Advisor
Public
05/16/2018
11:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Mr Joe Ostojich, Deputy Director General, Policy, Planning and Science
Public
06/13/2018
09:15 AM
Meeting Room 4
Australian Services Union
Mr Wayne Wood, Branch Secretary; and Ms Jill Hugo, Assistant Branch Secretary
Public
06/13/2018
10:00 AM
Meeting Room 4
Energy Made Clean/Lendlease Joint Venture
Mr Paul Azzalini, Strategy and Development Manager, Lendlease; and Ms Tristy Fairfield, Microgrid Policy and Project Expert, Energy Made Clean
Public
06/20/2018
10:30 AM
Public
05/16/2018
10:15 AM
Meeting Room 2
Sandfire Resources NL
Mr Robert George Klug, Chief Commercial Officer and Mrs Colleen Ferrier, Sustainability Senior Advisor
Public
05/16/2018
11:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
WA Technology and Industry and Advisory Council
Professor Lyn Beazley AO, Member Ms Michele Clement, Manager, TIAC Secretariat
Public
06/18/2018
09:30 AM
Meeting Room 1
Australian Electric Vehicle Association
Dr Christopher Jones, National Secretary
Public
06/18/2018
10:40 AM
Meeting Room 1
Murdoch University, School of Engineering and Information Technology
Dr Farhad Shahnia, Senior Lecturer; Dr Tania Urmee, Senior Lecturer; Dr GM Shafiullah, Lecturer
Public
06/18/2018
11:30 AM
Meeting Room 1
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Mr Ian Learmonth, CEO; Mr Simon Brooker, Executive Director, Corporate and Project Finance; Ms Samantha Tough, Director
Public
06/18/2018
02:40 PM
Meeting Room 1
Tesla Motors Australia Pty Ltd
Mr Tony Stocken, Senior Business Development Manager; Ms Emma Fagan
Public
06/18/2018
01:30 PM
Meeting Room 1
Curtin University
Mr Tim Walton, Director Energy Research Initiatives; Professor Peter Newman AO, Professor of Sustainability; Professor Greg Morrison, Professor of Sustainable Cities
Public
06/18/2018
03:30 PM
Meeting Room 1
Clean Energy Council
Mr Dermot Costello, Regional Advisor WA, Clean Energy Council; Mr Greg Szoda, Principal Consultant, Power Generation Engineering, Jacobs Group (Aust) Pty Ltd; Mr Jason Gruff, Lawyer, PWC Australia
Private
06/20/2018
10:30 AM
Meeting Room 2
Economic Regulation Authority
Dr Ray Challen, Governing Body Member; and Mr Paul Kelly, Executive Director, Regulation and Inquiries
Public
08/22/2018
10:00 AM
G34
CSIRO
Dr Brian Spak, Leader, Grids and Renewable Energy Integration
Public
10/10/2018
09:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
ATCO Gas Australia
Mr Patrick Creaghan, Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer; Mr Stevan Green, President, Gas Division; Mr Matthew Cronin, General Manager Strategy and Regulation; and Mr Steven Lewis, General Manager Business Development
Public
10/31/2018
10:00 AM
10/10/2018
10:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
Perth Energy
Ms Elizabeth Aitken, General Manager Operations; Mr Patrick Peake, General Manager EMR, Regulation; and Ms Nicole SanGregory, Manager Wholesale Risk & New Products
Public
10/17/2018
09:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
Tersum Energy
Mr Rod Littlejohn, Managing Director; Ms Erin Stone, Energy Economist; Mr Murray Hadley, Chair, Geraldton Community Energy Steering Committee
Public
10/17/2018
10:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
Power Ledger
Mr David Martin, Managing Director; Ms Sarah Graham, Policy Analyst
Public
10/31/2018
09:30 AM
Meeting Room 2
Horizon Power
Mr Terry Mohn, General Manager, Advanced Microgrids; Mr Mark Paterson, General Manager, Consumer Energy; Mr Laurie Curro, General Manager, Power Systems; and Mr Sami Zouad, General Manager, Commercial Services & Finance.
Public
11/21/2018
09:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
Australian Energy Regulator
Mr Chris Pattas, General Manager, Distribution
Public
11/21/2018
10:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
Australian Energy Market Operator
Ms Audrey Zibelman, CEO; Mr Cameron Parrotte, Executive General Manager WA; Mr Martin Maticka, Group Manager WA Market Operations; Mr Greg Ruthven, Specialist Regulatory Affairs; Ms Natalia Kostecki, Principal Policy & Market Development Analyst
Public
11/21/2018
11:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
Energy Networks Australia
Mr Andrew Dillon, CEO; Mr Stuart Johnston, General Manager Network Transformation
Public
11/23/2018
09:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
Western Power
Mr Guy Chalkley, CEO; Mr Michael Crevola, CFO; Mr Sean McGoldrick, Exec Mgr for Asset Management; Mr Ben Bristow, Distribution Grid Strategy Manager
Public
11/23/2018
10:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
Australian Energy Market Commission
Ms Anne Pearson, Chief Executive; Mr Andrew Truswell, Director– Transmission and Distribution Networks; Ms Michelle Shepherd, Commissioner
Public
11/23/2018
11:00 AM
Meeting Room 2
Australian Energy Council
Mr David Markham, DER and Networks Policy Manager; Mr Scott Davis, Policy Advisor WA
Public
11/28/2018
09:30 AM
Meeting Room 1
Synergy
Mr Jason Waters, CEO; Mr Will Bargmann, General Manager, Corporate Services; Mr Jason Froud, Manager, Policy
Public
11/28/2018
10:30 AM
Meeting Room 1
Public Utilities Office, Department of Treasury
Mr Zaeen Khan, Executive Director; Mr Aden Barker, Program Director Wholesale Energy Markets
Public
Videos:
Related Written Submissions:
Written Submission by Australian Energy Regulator received on 8 Mar 2018
Written Submission by VSUN Energy received on 6 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety; Building and Energy received on 10 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Western Power received on 10 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Interspacial Systems received on 10 Apr 2018
Written Submission by WA Technology and Industry Advisory Council received on 11 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Mr Noel Schubert received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Australian Gas Infrastructure Group received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Sunrise Energy Group received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Energy Made Clean and Lendlease received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Infrastructure Capital Group Ltd received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Alinta Energy received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Columbus Group received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by ATCO Australia received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Australian Energy Council received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Perth Energy received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Australian Energy Market Operator received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Bioenergy Australia received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Clean Energy Council received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Murdoch University, School of Engineering & Information Technology received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Synergy received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Tersum Energy received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Tesla Motors Australia Pty Ltd received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Woodside received on 13 Apr 2018
Written Submission by S & C Electric Company received on 16 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Sustainable Energy Now Inc. received on 18 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia received on 18 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Curtin University received on 18 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Power Ledger received on 19 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Horizon Power received on 19 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Oil Mallee Association of Australia (Inc) received on 20 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Prof Ray Wills, Future Smart Strategies received on 27 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Unions WA & ASU (WA Branch) received on 27 Apr 2018
Written Submission by Association of Mining and Exploration Companies received on 16 May 2018
Written Submission by Arena Renewable Energy Agency received on 23 May 2018
Written Submission by Department of Fire and Emergency Services received on 18 Jul 2018
Written Submission by Australian Energy Market Commission received on 31 Oct 2018
Written Submission by Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc received on 16 Nov 2018
Written Submission by North Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils received on 22 Nov 2018
Written Submission by Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council received on 28 Nov 2018
Related Transcripts of Evidence:
 
Evidence by Public Utilities Office, Treasury- Mr Aden BARKER (Acting Director, Retail and Consumer Policy), Ms Brooke EDDINGTON (Acting Project Leader, Energy Industry Development Division) on 14/02/2018
 
Evidence by Shire of Carnarvon- Mr Karl BRANDENBURG (President), Mr Mark DACOMBE (Acting Chief Executive Officer) on 04/04/2018
 
Evidence by Horizon Power- Mr Laurie CURRO (General Manager, Power System Services), Mr Terry MOHN (General Manager, Advanced Microgrid Development), Mr David EDWARDS (Technical Visionary, Advanced Microgrid Development) on 04/04/2018
 
Evidence by Carnarvon Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Mr Luke VANDELEUR (Vice President), Mr Kristan PINNER (Committee member) on 04/04/2018
 
Evidence by Western Power- Mr Guy CHALKLEY (Chief Executive Officer), Mr Sean McGOLDRICK (Executive Manager, Asset Management), Mr Ben BRISTOW (Acting Head of Grid Transformation) on 11/04/2018
 
Evidence by Horizon Power- Mr Frank TUDOR (Chief Executive Officer), Mr Terry MOHN (General Manager, Advanced Microgrid Developments), Mr Michael HOULAHAN (General Manager, Commercial Services and Finance), Mr Mark PATERSON (General Manager, Consumer Energy), Mr Laurie CURRO (General Manager, Power System Services) on 11/04/2018
 
Evidence by Australian Energy Market Operator- Mr Cameron Parrotte (Executive General Manager, Western Australia), Mr Martin Maticka (Group Manager, WA Markets), Mr Dean Sharafi General Manager, System Management) Dr Natalia Kostecki (Principal Policy and Market Development Analyst) on 09/05/2018
 
Evidence by Synergy- Mr Jason Waters (Chief Executive Officer), Mr Allen Gerber (Manager, Energy Solutions) on 09/05/2018
 
Evidence by Professor Ray WILLS (Managing Director, Future Smart Strategies) on 16/05/2018
 
Evidence by Association of Mining and Exploration Companies- Mr Warren PEARCE (CEO), Mr Neil VAN DRUNEN (Policy Officer), Sandfire Resources- Mr Robert KLUG (CCO), Mrs Colleen FERRIER (Sustainability Senior Advisor) on 16/05/2018
 
Evidence by WA Technology and Industry Advisory Council- Ms Michele CLEMENT (Manager Secretariat), Professor Lyn BEAZLEY, AC (Member), Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation- Mr Joe OSTOJICH (Deputy Director General) on 16/05/2018
 
Evidence by Australian Services Union- Mr Wayne WOOD (Branch Secretary), Ms Jill HUGO (Assistant Branch Secretary) on 13/06/2018
 
Evidence by Mr Paul AZZALINI (Manager, Strategy and Development, Lendlease), Ms Tristy FAIRFIELD (New Projects and Stakeholder Engagement, Energy Made Clean) on 13/06/2018
 
Evidence by Clean Energy Finance Corporation- Mr Ian LEARMONTH (Chief Executive Officer), Mr Simon BROOKER (Executive Director), Ms Samantha TOUGH (Non-Executive Director) on 18/06/2018
 
Evidence by Australian Electric Vehicle Association Inc- Dr Christopher JONES (National Secretary) on 18/06/2018
 
Evidence by School of Electrical Engineering, Murdoch University- Dr Tania URMEE (Senior Lecturer), Dr Farhad SHAHNIA (Senior Lecturer), Dr G.M. SHAFIULLAH (Lecturer) on 18/06/2018
 
Evidence by Curtin University- Mr Timothy WALTON (Director, Energy Research Initiatives), Professor Peter NEWMAN (Professor of Sustainability), Professor Greg MORRISON (Professor Sustainable Cities) on 18/06/2018
 
Evidence by Clean Energy Council- Mr Greg SZOZDA (Engineer, Jacobs), Mr Dermot COSTELLO (WA Regional Adviser, Clean Energy Council), Mr Jason GREEF (Lawyer, PricewaterhouseCoopers) on 18/06/2018
 
Evidence by Economic Regulation Authority- Dr Ray CHALLEN (Governing Body Member), Mr Paul KELLY (Executive Director, Regulation and Inquiries) on 20/06/2018
 
Evidence by Mr Brian SPAK (Leader, Grids and Renewable Energy Integration, CSIRO) on 22/08/2018
 
Evidence by ATCO Gas Aust- Mr Patrick CREAGHAN (Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer), Mr Stevan GREEN (President, Gas Division), Mr Steve LEWIS (General Manager, Business Development) on 10/10/2018
 
Evidence by Perth Energy - Ms Elizabeth AITKEN (General Manager, Operations), Mr Patrick PEAKE (General Manager, EMR, Regulation), Ms Nicole SANGREGORY (Manager, Wholesale Risk and New Products) on 10/10/2018
 
Evidence by Power Ledger- Mr David MARTIN (Managing Director), Ms Sarah GRAHAM (Policy Analyst) on 17/10/2018
 
Evidence by Tersum Energy- Mr Rodney LITTLEJOHN (Managing Director), Ms Erin STONE (Energy Economist), Mr Murray HADLEY (Geraldton Community Energy Steering Committee) on 17/10/2018
 
Evidence by Horizon Power - Mr Mark PATERSON (General Manager), Mr Laurie CURRO (General Manager, Power Systems), Mr Terry MOHN (General Manager, Advanced Microgrid Development) on 31/10/2018
 
Evidence by Australian Energy Market Operator- Ms Audrey ZIBELMAN (CEO), Mr Cameron PARROTTE (Executive General Manager, WA), Mr Martin MATICKA (Group Manager, WA Markets) on 21/11/2018
 
Evidence by Australian Energy Regulator - Mr Chis PATTAS (General Manager, Distribution) on 21/11/2018
 
Evidence by Energy Networks Australia - Mr Andrew Dillon (CEO), Mr Stuart Johnston (General Manager, Network Transformation) on 21/11/2018
 
Evidence by Western Power- Mr Guy CHALKLEY (Chief Executive Officer), Mr Sean McGOLDRICK (Executive Manager, Asset Management), Mr Michael CREVOLA (Chief Financial Officer), Mr Benjamin BRISTOW (Manager, Distribution Grid Strategy) on 23/11/2018
 
Evidence by Australian Energy Council - Mr David MARKHAM (Manager, Policy), Mr Scott DAVIS (WA Policy Adviser) on 23/11/2018
 
Evidence by Australian Energy Market Commission- Ms Michelle SHEPHERD (Commissioner), Mrs Anne PEARSON (Chief Executive), Mr Andrew TRUSWELL (Director, Transmission and Distribution Networks) on 23/11/2018
 
Evidence by Public Utilities Office, Department of Treasury- Mr Zaeen KHAN (Executive Director), Mr Aden BARKER (Program Director) on 28/11/2018
 
Evidence by Synergy- Mr Will BARGMANN (General Manager, Corporate Services), Mr Jason FROUD (Manager, Policy) on 28/11/2018
Related Documents/Response to Questions on Notice: