Energy Queensland

Queensland is spoiled for choice when it comes to the talent pipeline of engineers, and we're so proud that they're choosing to build their careers with us. Congratulations, Tahlia Clennar, winner of James Cook University's CN Barton Medal for 2024! Your research into building a digital twin for a green hydrogen microgrid is cutting-edge, and we can't wait to welcome you to Energy Queensland. And hats off to the other CN Barton Medal finalists: Jess Grimes, Blake Weir and Mitchell Sutherland for your outstanding work across engineering disciplines. JCU Engineering #Futureofenergy #futureofengineering #electricalengineering #engineeringresearch

Current and emerging leaders from across our business shared their insights and learned from others at the Women in Energy and Resources Leadership Summit. Our General Manager Customer and Market Operations Cloe Kernick joined a panel to talk about navigating career growth and the practicalities around bringing goals to reality: overcoming challenges, widening influence, and driving leadership impact. It’s part of Energy Queensland’s commitment to growing our own talent, investing in our leadership pipeline, and supporting women at every stage of their leadership journey. #womeninenergy #womeninresources #womeninleadership 📸 1: Our GM Customer & Market Operations Cloe Kernick(right) with fellow panellists Dr Leanne Elich (PhD. GAICD. M.npn), Transgrid’s Suzanne Westgate, Suzannah Fletcher FGIA FCIS GAICD from Snowy Hydro, and Stanwell’s Sophie Naughton. 📸 2: EQL participants: Jenny Down, Denyce Fisher, Jayne Beldrake, Sally Booth, Julia Wu, Alena Christmas, Cloe Kernick, Rose MacKereth and Ruth Durrant (not pictured: Trudy Fraser)

We're not only about poles and wires and energy tech: there's a largely unseen army behind the scenes, supporting the more visible teams who design, build and innovate across Qld's distribution network. Morgan Tobin, part of our finance division, is one of them 👇 Find out more about the incredibly diverse roles with us at https://lnkd.in/dDgxBY9

Things have really been moving fast at Gordonvale in Far North Queensland where we've been constructing a 4MW/8MWh network connected battery. It's one of 50 that we're building to help store excess renewable energy produced by solar PV systems during the day and discharge it in the evening when electricity demand is typically higher, smoothing out the electricity demand curve. Construction on this battery started in August and it's nearing completion. the battery is being delivered by GM Energy Storage Glenn Dahlenburg and his team. The cool pictures on the progress are thanks to Cam Laird. #futuregrid #networkbattery

Queensland's electricity industry is going through a massive transformation and Energy Queensland is building a future grid that brings together solar, batteries, EVs and energy sharing for all Queenslanders. We need people with the right skills and experience to help deliver this once in-a-lifetime opportunity, as Michael Dart - Chief Customer Officer and Board Director explains. #futuregrid #EQLCareers #QEJP

Road trips are a memorable rite of passage for Queenslanders, so our Chair Sarah Zeljko struck a chord when she used that relatable analogy for the renewable energy transition in her keynote speech to the Queensland Energy Club. “The energy transition is often perceived as a long and winding road, on unmarked territory, with planned and unplanned pit stops for a carload of travellers with varying needs and perspectives. “On this journey are the adventurers, the innovators, the planners, the overthinkers, the navigators, the nagging and weary travellers, and some who really didn’t want to leave home in the first place. “At Energy Queensland, we have the rooftop down and we are leaning in all the way,” Sarah said. Through her passionate presentation, 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨: 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙’𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, Sarah sparked some powerful conversations about the challenges, opportunities and innovation required for a successful energy transformation where no one is left behind. There are many moving parts – solar, wind, batteries, electric vehicles, smart meters – and the uncharted territory of AI to consider. “I’m under no illusion that we need to continue doing things better, faster, and in a more collaborative manner," Sarah said. “We need to be brave, take chances, be open to possibilities, all without ever compromising on safety. “Together, we are changing the face of Queensland, in one generation, for our grandchildren and beyond. "So, when are we going to get there? That’s up to all of us.” #energytransition #QueenslandShines #ElectricDreams #solar #batteries #EV #smartmeters

We're so proud of this partnership, and endlessly grateful for the amazing work of the rural firies: they make the work of Ergon Energy Network and Energex crews safer, faster and more efficient after natural disasters. Thanks, Queensland Fire Department 🙏

Our team loves working hard for our customers, and it has been great to join forces with our colleagues from different energy companies around the country to ensure we continue to enhance our service to the communities we serve. https://lnkd.in/gmSeuJJQ

Highlight of the month: being named as a finalist in the 2024 Qld Mental Health Achievement Awards. ☺ This honour represents years of work and the immense dedication of our amazing mental health leaders, advocates, peer supporters, and thousands of employees; resulting in giant strides in making workplace mental wellbeing just as important as physical safety. We’re in good company in the Workplace Award for Employee Wellbeing category: fellow finalists are our mates at Powerlink Queensland in recognition of their outstanding SpeakSafe program, and Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology for their VITAL wellness campaign. See all the finalists here: https://lnkd.in/gM5nqmFy The awards will be announced in Brisbane on Oct 11.

Our General Manager Design and Engineering Blake Harvey and General Manager Field Delivery Southern Max Hogan presented at the Capricorn Enterprise Major Project and Industry Forum today, explaining how Energy Queensland is supporting the energy transition. It's a massive piece of work that requires us to rethink the energy system to deliver the simplest possible solution that optimises the use of existing assets enabling a renewable energy future. The energy transition must benefit all customers, not just those who are able to install their own rooftop solar and batteries. Our strategy includes energy storage, Dynamic Operating Envelopes, research at our Microgrid and Isolated Systems Test (MIST) Facility, decarbonisation of remote communities and fringe of grid solutions. We're also engaging with communities right across Queensland with the introduction of Local Renewable Energy Zones to allow better utilisation of rooftop solar, energy storage and more electric vehicle charging. #nosolutionwithoutdistribution #QEJP #energytransition