National Energy Efficiency Conference 2016

In 2016 the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC), Australia's peak body for energy efficiency, cogeneration and demand management, delivered the National Energy Efficiency Conference in collaboration with the International Energy Agency’s Energy in Buildings & Communities Programme (EBC).

As a result of this collaboration over 350 efficiency leaders, innovators, energy users and policy makers connected in Sydney on 15 - 16 November to hear from an unparalleled group of local and international experts. Leading thinkers from industry and government showcased the opportunities in the local and global energy efficiency market.

Where: Australian Technology Park, Sydney

When: Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 November 2016

2016 Conference highlights included:

An unparalleled group of international experts

Dedicated technical Masterclasses for energy users, facility managers and energy efficiency professionals

High quality networking opportunities and debate

The latest product and service innovations at the industry exhibition

The National Energy Efficiency Awards and Gala Dinner

Presentations and panel discussions with over 60 speakers, innovators and energy users.

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An inspiring line up of international speakers and Australia's most influential leaders, innovative thinkers and efficiency experts joined us in Sydney, including:

International keynote speakers Dr Brian Motherway, Head of Energy Efficiency, International Energy Agency (IEA) and Dr Kevin Mo , Managing Director, Paulson Institute Representative Office

Head of Energy Efficiency, International Energy Agency (IEA) and , Managing Director, Paulson Institute Representative Office Political keynote presentations from The Hon Mark Speakman MP, NSW Minister for Environment and Heritage and The Hon Mark Butler MP, Federal Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

NSW Minister for Environment and Heritage and Federal Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy. High profile presentations and panel discussions with over 60 speakers, innovators and energy users including, Jennifer Conley, Executive Director, Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council, Amanda McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Climate Council and Mike Underhill, Chief Executive, New Zealand Energy, Efficiency and Conservation Authority.

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Who attended the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2016?

Efficiency providers - energy users - demand management experts - industry consultants - sustainability managers - policy makers - project managers - efficiency engineers - product manufacturers & distributors - technology innovators - energy services companies - researchers - not-for-profits - corporate energy managers - building owners and managers...

Gala Dinner & National Energy Efficiency Awards 2016

The National Energy Efficiency Awards 2016 celebrated excellence, innovation and leadership in energy efficiency.

The winners of the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2016 were unveiled at the memorable Gala Dinner, on the evening of Tuesday 15 November.

Details about the winners can be viewed here.

Thank you to our sponsors and partners

We extend warm thanks to our Conference Sponsors, whose generous support made the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2016 possible.

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