Energy Policy Institute of Australia
The Energy Policy Institute of Australia is a "technology-neutral" not-for-profit energy policy body. It was created as the Energy Alliance of Australia in 1999 to collaborate with the Australian Government in the development of energy export markets and claims to be apolitical. It adopted the Energy Policy Institute of Australia name in 2011. Since 2008, the organisation has convened an annual forum called the Energy State of the Nation. The Institute is governed by a Board of Directors who represent a diverse mix of corporate entities with interests in Australia's energy sector.[1]
History
The Institute was established in 1999 as the Energy Alliance of Australia, in consultation with the Australian Government's Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism. It was designed as a vehicle for Australia's energy sector to liaise with the Asia Pacific Energy Cooperation (APEC) organisation. The Energy Alliance of Australia initiated the establishment of APGAS in 2005 as a forum for APEC Member States' energy policymakers, industry regulators, oil and gas suppliers and consumers, traders and pipeline and ship owners and operators.[2]
Philosophy
The Institute aims to foster an attractive and secure energy investment climate in Australia, and promote an industry which is internationally competitive. It supports free markets and a "resilient" energy supply system, supported by integrated government policy. The institute accepts "that the world must transition to a low-carbon society as quickly as it can afford to do so."[1]
Activity
The Institute conducts research into policy, technology, economics, trade and investment relevant to the energy sector. The research is disseminated through the publication of policy papers, presentation of briefings and facilitation of workshops. It provides "a trusted communications channel between government and the private sector" and represents the Australian industry to the APEC Energy Working Group and similar international bodies.[1]
Governance
The EPIA's members meet once a year, the board meets three times a year, and an Executive Committee (elected by the Board) meets monthly. Each corporate member has the right to appoint a director to the board.[1] As of June 2015, the Executive Director is Robert Pritchard, and the Board's Chair is Andy Lloyd. Board members as of June 2015 are listed below:[3]
| Surname | First name | Current associations | Past associations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd | Andy | Lloyd Mine Consulting Pty Ltd, Developing East Arnhem Ltd | Global Coal Ltd, World Coal Institute, Australian Coal Association, Coal and Allied Industries (ASX:CNA), Energy Resources of Australia (ERA), Rössing Uranium Ltd (Rio Tinto Group) |
| Ball | Jarrod | BHP Billiton | Business Council of Australia, Victorian Departments of Premier and Cabinet and Treasury and Finance, Ernst & Young |
| Bray | Michael | Energy Policy Institute of Australia, KPMG | |
| Freeman | Anne | Piper Alderman | |
| Greig | Chris | University of Queensland | ZeroGen Pty Ltd |
| Mattes | Bret | Supraco Deepwater, Matma Pty Ltd | BHP Billiton |
| O'Grady | Tim | Origin Energy | |
| Pritchard | Robert | ResourcesLaw International | World Energy Council, CSIRO |
| Riches | Michael | Alinta Energy | Minter Ellison, Clayton Utz |
| St Baker | Trevor | ERM Power Ltd, National Generators Forum Limited, Queensland Resources Council Ltd, Master Electricians Australia Limited, Safety Connect Australian Pty Ltd, SMR Nuclear Technology Pty Ltd, Tritium Pty Ltd | |
| Townsend | Bill | INPEX | BP, Woodside Energy |
| Zapantis | Alex | Rio Tinto Group, World Coal Association, Coal Industry Advisory Board to the International Energy Agency | Former Assistant Secretary of the Office of the Supervising Scientist (accountable for policy and regulatory functions related to uranium mining), Commonwealth Environment Department |
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Australia’s Independent Energy Policy Body" (PDF). www.energypolicyinstitute.com.au. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
- ↑ "The Energy State of the Nation (ESON) 2015" (PDF). Energy Policy Institute of Australia. 2014-03-20. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
- ↑ "Energy Policy Institute - Board". www.energypolicyinstitute.com.au. Retrieved 2015-06-14.