Event Details

NSW Energy Outlook

7/2/2026 11:30:00 AM

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Insights from energy leaders, and views on the strategic opportunities for the state’s energy landscape.

CEDA’s NSW Energy Outlook brings together the state’s energy leaders to examine how New South Wales can deliver a faster, fairer energy transition. Join us for in-depth discussions on the major opportunities ahead and the investment, infrastructure and market settings required to deliver a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Key sessions for the day include:

Ministerial Keynote followed by Q&A: NSW Energy Outlook
Priorities, progress and policy direction
The Hon. Penny Sharpe, NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Minister for Heritage
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Keynote followed by Q&A: NSW Transmission update
Building the backbone of the transition
Brett Redman, CEO, Transgrid Group
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Panel: Firming the future - how batteries are transforming NSW’s energy system
The expanding role of batteries, from firming renewables to providing system strength, reliability and market flexibility.

Scaling battery storage to match the pace and complexity of NSW’s energy transition
Unlocking investment through revenue certainty, effective risk allocation and strong capital flows
Overcoming delivery constraints across approvals, connections, supply chains and financing
The evolving role of batteries in wholesale markets and system planning

Nick Carter, MD & CEO, Akaysha Energy
Sam Reynolds, CEO, Octopus Australia
Monique Miller, CIO - Renewables & Sustainable Finance, CEFC

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Panel: Strategic distribution planning across NSW
The critical role of distribution networks in orchestrating a more dynamic two-way grid to deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy for consumers.

Enabling active system orchestration of batteries, rooftop solar and EVs
Unlocking capacity in the existing system to maximise DER and storage
Coordinated system wide planning across distributors to support transition goals
Delivering tangible consumer outcomes including lower costs, improved reliability and fairer access

Daniel Cooper, CEO, Endeavour Energy
Marc England, CEO, Ausgrid
Anne Pearson, Chief Customer & Corporate Affairs Officer, Essential Energy

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Panel: Unlocking the next phase of NSW’s energy transition
Bringing it all together to unlock the state’s biggest energy opportunities and deliver a fully integrated system that is not just planned, but built, coordinated and delivering in practice.

Examining the strategic direction for NSW’s evolving energy system
Translating the changing energy mix into investment, delivery and consumer outcomes
Managing demand growth, electrification, industrial load and the needs of high energy users
Understanding the impact of market reforms including the NEM Review and contracting frameworks
Strengthening policy and market signals to unlock capital and accelerate investment

Nathan Ling, Head of Development, Neoen Australia
Cameron O'Reilly, Chair, Energy Security Corporation
Brett Wickham, Renewable Energy Consultant, Board Member European Australian Business Council
Sarah Zeljko, Experienced Energy Industry Director