Endeavour Energy (NSW)

DRIVING THE EV TRANSITION: Customers and communities stand to benefit from a proposal by the three NSW electricity distribution networks to accelerate the roll out of EV charging infrastructure across NSW.         Our General Manager Future Grid and Asset Management, Colin Crisafulli shared this vision today at the Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water on EVs, joining Ausgrid’s Timothy Jarratt FEI and Essential Energy’s Anne Pearson, in highlighting the crucial role distribution networks can play in supporting EV adoption if enabled to facilitate kerbside charging infrastructure.       Colin said, “We are advocating for customer-led reforms that deliver a faster, more cost-effective pathway for Australia to achieve a net-zero energy system. We have a great opportunity to both enhance the energy transition while aligning with global best practices to create a consistent, high-quality EV user experience to make EV ownership accessible to everyone. Networks are uniquely positioned to help more customers unlock the full value of owning an EV by leveraging their existing infrastructure to make public EV charging more widely accessible to renters and people living in apartments and affordable to complement at-home and fast-charging solutions.”     Colin called out the potential of EVs to act as energy storage resources to help balance solar generation, enhance grid stability, and reduce electricity network costs saying, “Addressing EV charging infrastructure gaps makes EV ownership more convenient, affordable and available in areas where other providers may not offer public EV charging options. In parallel, we are helping build a more reliable, secure power system as more EVs help with the introduction of more renewables into the grid. “       He emphasised that distribution networks can deploy EV charging infrastructure faster, more cost-effectively and with broader community support than other options.        It was great to hear Committee member Alison Byrnes MP, Member for Cunningham, endorse our commitment to engaging local stakeholders on planning the location of infrastructure, who shared that, “Endeavour Energy (NSW) has worked really well with our local council to put our community batteries at Warrawong and Dapto, so thank you very much for that!”      To listen to the full Inquiry >> https://lnkd.in/gTmnhhS2 and read our submission >> https://lnkd.in/gmCJ7_FD #Customer #ElectricVehicles #EnergyTransition #PowerTogether #ModernGrid Cheryl Bart, Guy Chalkley, Leanne Pickering, Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA, Melissa Irwin, Andrew Pitman, Colin Crisafulli, David Campbell, Emma Ringland, Patrick Duffy, Dr. James Hazelton, Danny Thai, Vida Cheeseman, Kate McCue, Peter Payne 

POWERING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: We were thrilled to be part of Street Industries Inc. and Western Sydney Wanderers FC’s free training night at Lurnea!     Our very own Mark Barton joined this fantastic event dedicated to creating positive experiences and building capacity for young people in Western Sydney. Through skills development and team inclusion, the evening was all about empowering the next generation with confidence, resilience, and leadership skills.    Hear from Mark about how we’re working to build greater connections with communities at the grassroots level and encouraging them to explore opportunities with us through apprenticeships and other employment pathways.      A huge thank you to everyone Western Sydney Wanderers FC and the dedicated team at Street Industries Inc who made this event possible to help young people in Western Sydney build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills. Cheryl Bart, Guy Chalkley, Leanne Pickering, Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA, Melissa Irwin, Andrew Pitman, Colin Crisafulli, David Campbell, Vida Cheeseman, Rebecca Hill   

ON YOUR MARKS FOR INNOVATIVION:  We want to leverage the best and brightest ideas from experts across the world to help us deliver our ambitious targets to decarbonise the grid and deliver greater choices and better services to customers.      As innovation plays a vital role in bringing this future to life, we’re excited to announce we’ll be exploring partnerships with 10 leading clean energy start-ups to drive innovation and support initiatives to decarbonising the grid.         “We’re supercharging a renewable and brighter energy future in partnership with Australia's largest climate tech accelerator and innovation network, EnergyLab,” said our Chief Customer & Strategy Officer Leanne Pickering.  “This is our fourth year partnering with EnergyLab for the Scaleup Program to identify innovative late-stage start-ups to help us deliver new systems and technology for smarter, cleaner energy, today.”         The cohort consists of 5 startups from Australia, 4 from Europe, and 1 from the USA, with technologies spanning grid digitisation, advanced analytics, social licence and community engagement, industrial decarbonisation, distributed energy resource management and on-demand satellite imaging. Half of the cohort are late-stage international startups who have identified Australia as a key market for expansion due to our high renewables penetration & expected strong future growth for energy storage projects.      Read the full story >> https://lnkd.in/g74geHz4. Stay tuned as we showcase some of the exciting new initiatives we’re uncovering to power a brighter future. #innovation #startups #cleanenergy #PowerTogether Cheryl Bart, Guy Chalkley, Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA, Melissa Irwin, Andrew Pitman, Colin Crisafulli, David Campbell, Melissa Doueihi, Melanie Sibraa CA, Nathan Keen, Steve Lette, Anya FitzGibbon, Jan Roden, Kate Fields, Vaib Bohra, Dr. James Hazelton, Vida Cheeseman, Melissa Mirabile, Katrina Wild CA, Megan Fisher, Tim Bray, SNAPI, SkyFi, ACCURE Battery Intelligence, Sentrisense, Diagno Energy, VizAR - Infrastructure Visualisation Platform, Safegrid, Techko Pty Ltd, KRAFTBLOCK, Reswitch

GETTING ON WITH IT: @Endeavour Energy welcomes the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)’s latest roadmap, the Integrated System Plan (ISP), which highlights the pivotal role that customers will play in delivering the optimal pathway for Australia to achieve a net-zero energy system by 2050.       The ISP forecasts that effective coordination of consumer batteries could save up to $4.1 billion in grid-scale storage investments, helping to build a reliable, secure power system while lowering both emissions and energy bills. But this potential can only be realised if we actively create opportunities and remove barriers for customers to get involved.       How to unleash this collective potential and enable customer led flexibility was the subject of a keynote address to the Batteries & Energy Storage Stream of Australian Energy Week 2024 by our General Manager Future Grid and Asset Management Colin Crisafulli. Outlining Endeavour Energy (NSW)’s vision for a dynamic customer centric distribution system to unlock the potential of Customer Energy Resources, Colin emphasised that the key to integrating behind-the-meter resources into the grid was empowering customers to make them the drivers of energy transition.      “We’ve done groundbreaking customer research to turn the ISP’s potential into meaningful action,” Colin said. “Our approach starts with asking customers, ‘Where do you want to go?’ and ‘What will put you in the driver’s seat of the energy transition?’ Our decisions must be guided by customer-led policies and investments that educate people and help them connect the dots to encourage them to adopt net-zero technologies.”      Thank you Quest Events for providing the platform for us to profile these game-changing opportunities to deliver customers a brighter energy future.      #Customer #EnergyTransition #PowerTogether #ModernGrid    Cheryl Bart, Guy Chalkley, Leanne Pickering, Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA, Melissa Irwin, Andrew Pitman, David Campbell, Frank Maniere, Peter Skiffington, Vida Cheeseman, Nathan Gocher, Dr. James Hazelton, Albert Pors, Peter Langdon, Vaib Bohra, Riza Tolentino, Rebecca Yu, Peter Payne

POWERING WESTERN SYDNEY: Our CEO Guy Chalkley recently addressed Business Western Sydney’s Utilities Summit, underscoring Endeavour Energy (NSW)’s commitment and capability to lead the transition towards a smarter, cleaner, and more efficient energy future for Western Sydney.     Highlighting the pivotal role electricity distributors play in maximising the value of customers’ adoption solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicles, Guy stressed the urgency of meeting customer demands for greater choice and control over their energy future now. He said, 'It's not that it's happening; it's happened! We want to drive customer-focused solutions, not just follow regulations and legislation. We want people to challenge and change it because we know what needs to be done. We're at a point where the scale and pace of future developments are critical.'    Inviting stakeholders to join Endeavour Energy in this ambitious phase, Guy urged the audience ‘My call to all of you is to challenge what you hear, question the solutions presented. In 10 to 20 years, Sydney can become not only one of the most liveable cities but also the most affordable and sustainable.'    For more insights from Guy’s presentation at the Western Sydney Utilities Summit, watch the video below or read the editorial of his presentation >> https://lnkd.in/gkPwAgKp    #energytransition #PowerTogether #moderngrid Cheryl Bart, Penny Sharpe, Leanne Pickering, Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA,  Melissa Irwin, Andrew Pitman, Colin Crisafulli, David Campbell, David Borger, David Harding, Vida Cheeseman, Kate McCue, Frank Maniere, Melissa Doueihi, Stephen Sammut, Danielle Manley, Patrick Duffy, Peter Skiffington, Anita Catalano, Peter Payne, Jennifer Hughes, Paul Higham, David Leong, David Clancy 

SPIRIT AND STRENGTH: We're thrilled to embrace this year’s #NAIDOCWeek theme 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud' to help amplify the proud and strong Aboriginal voices within our business and communities.    People from across our business gathered at NAIDOC Week events with community leaders Uncle Richard, Jamie Eastwood, Charleene Mundine and Cain Slater to celebrate Aboriginal culture and achievements and share their aspirations as we power together.     As part of the celebration, we welcomed back acclaimed Aboriginal artist, proud Kamilaroi woman and Endeavour Energy (NSW) customer, Rhonda Sampson to unveil a new artwork for our upcoming Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. Together, we are #BlakLoudProud and committed to #PowerTogether. #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud #PowerTogether Cheryl Bart, Guy Chalkley, Leanne Pickering, Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA, Melissa Irwin, Andrew Pitman, Colin Crisafulli, David Campbell, KARI , Jan Roden, Joanne McManus, Leigh Hoang, Mark Barton, Nicole Jullian Sahr, Nicole Croak, Karen Vandenberg, Maryanne Misdom, Michael Wasson, Dale Moylan, Craig Jones, Vaib Bohra, Gina Pavlovic, Mauro Tommaselli, Benjamin Dufty, Harley H., Rebecca Hill, Vida Cheeseman, Katelyn Wallace, Jacqueline Crompton 

MAKING THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIES: Speaking at the CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia NSW Energy Market Update, our CEO Guy Chalkley shared his vision for the future of energy and the path to net zero alongside Minister for the Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Heritage the Hon Penny Sharpe, Brett Redman and Damien Nicks.   Highlighting the transformative changes already underway, Guy emphasised the critical role of embracing current opportunities to transform them into impactful, scalable and sustainable solutions for customers. “By the early 2030s, we expect 90% of customers will have electric vehicles and at least 1 in 2 homes will generate their own solar energy. Transformational projects like the new city at Bradfield and the Western Sydney Airport will redefine our landscape, and artificial intelligence and cloud computing is opening new doors for innovation.”  Guy’s message to embrace these opportunities was unambiguous: “Don’t look backwards, look forward. Imagine yourself in the shoes of your children and the next generation 10 years from now and be proud of the legacy you’ve created. To truly achieve a successful transition, we must approach each opportunity with optimism, listen to customers and focus on creating scalable, impactful solutions.” As Guy said, “The customer is your hero as their actions and choices are pivotal.”    Thank you CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia for fostering such a productive and forward-thinking discussion on the significant opportunities arising from energy transition.     #energytransition #PowerTogether #moderngrid Cheryl Bart, Trevor Danos AM FTSE FRSN FAICD, Claudia Bels FAICD, Marlene Kanga AO FTSE FREng FAICD, Leanne Pickering, Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA, Melissa Irwin, Andrew Pitman, Colin Crisafulli, David Campbell, Vida Cheeseman, Kate McCue, Frank Maniere, Rebecca Yu, Stephen Sammut, Keryn Foreman, Patrick Duffy, Emma Ringland, Ben Chadwick, Peter Hanley, Dr. James Hazelton, Melissa Doueihi, Miranda Wood, Chloe Younan, Sarah L., Kelly Wood, Kellie Charlesworth, Jette Radley 

NO WEAK LINKS: We’re pleased to collaborate with the Committee for Sydney on its #NoWeakLinks report advocating for shared responsibility in addressing the disruptive risks from climate change and urban growth which cause cascading failures in essential services, infrastructure and supply chains that are the lifeblood of modern cities.    Our General Manager Safety & Operations David Campbell spoke to a packed house about the lessons he’d learnt to deliver resilient solutions that minimise disruptions across communities. Speaking about the importance of high-level strategy and partnerships coupled with local action in hard-hit communities to provide resilient solutions, David said “We have seen the same communities impacted by floods and fire time and time again. We are looking at what we can do at a local level, street by street to really make the network more resilient.”      “Endeavour Energy (NSW) is transitioning from being a poles and wires business to address climate change and the way people are using energy differently and with a greater reliance,” David said. “Where we can, we are taking a step back to consider how we do things differently rather than just rebuild the network. We did this in building our first community microgrid at Bawley Point where we’ve worked with a community who went without power for more than 10 days {in the aftermath of the 2019 bushfires} to really understand their needs and co-design a better, more resilient solution.”    Thank you Committee for Sydney and the other panellists Dr Christobel Ferguson, Penny Joseph, Katie Vines and Said Hirsh for promoting collaborative solutions to cross-sectoral interdependencies that are critical to enhancing infrastructure resilience. See the full report >> https://lnkd.in/g23bSbMd #resilience #collaboration #PowerTogether Cheryl Bart, Guy Chalkley, Leanne Pickering, Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA, Melissa Irwin, Andrew Pitman, Colin Crisafulli, Michaela Aspell, Sam Kernaghan, Vida Cheeseman, Rebecca Hill, Samuel Morris, Anthony Baerwinkel, Michael Nolan, Arden Haar, NSW Reconstruction Authority Hala Hubraq, Louise Shepherd 

APPRENTICE AWARD WINNER: Congratulations to Samer R. on being named Western Sydney and Blue Mountains Apprentice of the Year, making him a finalist for the 2024 NSW Apprentice of the Year.     Samer will proudly represent the region and Endeavour Energy at the upcoming NSW Training Awards on 13 September at Town Hall with the winner progressing to the Australian Training Awards. He has shown exceptional dedication and skill at Endeavour Energy (NSW), and his role as an ambassador for apprenticeships in Western Sydney schools highlights his commitment to inspiring future generations.     Hear from Samer about why he loves working at Endeavour Energy and what he’s looking forward to in his future career.     If you or someone you know is eager to embark on a rewarding career in a dynamic industry, applications for the 2025 apprenticeship program close on 10 July. Apply via our website >> https://lnkd.in/gW8dU9V8 for this fantastic opportunity to follow in Samer's footsteps and pursue a successful career in a rapidly evolving industry.     #energy #apprenticeships #PowerTogether #greatplacetowork Cheryl Bart, Guy Chalkley, Leanne Pickering, Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA,  Melissa Irwin, Andrew Pitman, Colin Crisafulli, David Campbell, David Morrison, Matt Thornton, Darryl Leslie, Karyn Downs, Gabrielle Catulong, Andrew Fulton, Michael Wagner, Maryanne Misdom, Rebecca Hill 

WOMEN IN ENERGY: A key highlight of the annual Australian Energy Week conference is the Women in Energy breakfast, and this year was no exception!     Our Chief Financial Officer Francoise Merit GAICD FCPA joined a panel of distinguished women from across the energy sector to discuss how they are driving decarbonisation and diversity and inclusion within their respective organisations.      Joining Suzanne Falvi (AGL), Sarah Bassett, Melissa Gander and Sophie Underwood before a packed house, Francoise spoke about how Australia needs to move quickly to get ahead of global competition for capital and skills to ensure it can continue to attract the required funding, materials and labour to keep up with the pace of delivery.     She shared how Endeavour Energy (NSW) is driving the transformation of our organisational strategy to put sustainability at the heart of what we do and how finance is playing a critical role in accessing the capital required to deliver the roll out of community batteries, large-scale storage, microgrids, and renewables that will support our customers to participate in a fair and just transition.     By intentionally increasing representation of women in leadership and non-traditional roles, Endeavour Energy is focused is creating a more inclusive workplace that supports our people to be successful while also delivering better customer outcomes for generations to come.      A huge thank you to all the panellists for sharing your important insights, and to Quest Events for continuing to elevate the role of women in driving the energy transition.      #energy #AustralianEnergyWeek2024 #PowerTogether Cheryl Bart, Guy Chalkley, Leanne Pickering, Melissa Irwin, Andrew Pitman, Colin Crisafulli, David Campbell, Frank Maniere, Peter Skiffington, Vida Cheeseman, Nathan Gocher, Dr. James Hazelton, Albert Pors, Peter Langdon, Vaib Bohra, Riza Tolentino, Rebecca Yu