Energy and environment

Explore the highlights of our recent work, media coverage and more.

Energy and environment snapshot: We support policymakers in addressing Australia’s key environmental and energy challenges.

Advancing solutions to energy and environmental challenges begins with evidence-based policy, fostering solutions-oriented collaboration to unlock opportunities in clean energy, green technology and energy capture, and climate adaptation.

We work closely with policymakers to identify their challenges and leverage university expertise to develop innovative solutions that drive progress. By bringing together key stakeholders, we identify strategies that enhance environmental outcomes, support long-term sustainability, and create lasting benefits for all Australians.

Key contact

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Bonnie Bley

Head of Energy and Environment Policy

Highlights

Energy

A new report developed by a research team from Western Sydney University outlines key strategies to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in apartment buildings across NSW.

Energy

Three projects awarded a Policy Challenge Grant in 2024 will develop and advance policy solutions for Australia’s transition to a Net Zero economy.

Environment

The episode features contributions from Anthony Lean, Secretary of the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Dr Thomas Longden from Western Sydney University and Beth Mitchell from Beyond Zero Emissions.

Ongoing work

Policy Challenge Grant
Professor Heidi Norman (University of New South Wales)
| 2023 – Present
Policy Challenge Grant
Dr Mitchell Gibbs (University of Sydney)
| 2023 – Present
Policy Challenge Grant
Dr Ehsan Noroozinejad (Western Sydney University)
| 2024 – Present
Policy Challenge Grant
Associate Professor Amanda Tattersall (University of Sydney)
| 2024 – Present
Policy Challenge Grant
Dr Simon Wright (Charles Sturt University)
| 2024 – Present
Policy Fellowship
Associate Professor Amanda Tattersall (University of Sydney)
| August 2024 – Present

Completed work

Policy Challenge Grant
Associate Prof Ann Dadich (Western Sydney University)
| 2022 – 2025
Policy Challenge Grant
Associate Prof Margot Rawsthorne (University of Sydney)
| 2022-2025
Policy Challenge Grant
Dr Thomas Longden (Western Sydney University)
| 2023 – 2024

Recent reports

Media coverage and op-eds