Energy Transition Working Group

We provide members with the space and strategic direction to influence government policy and regulation regarding renewable energy.

The group’s goal is to help unlock policy settings that will give new renewables projects the appropriate scale and risk-return profiles for investors to confidently allocate capital.

Factors will include the supply, demand and exit considerations that are impacting the transition to a zero-emissions electricity system and clean exports.

The sub-group was spun out of the main policy and advocacy working group in June 2023

Ian Lieblich

Chair

Ian Leiblich
Head of ESG, EG

Contact

Bethany Richards
Policy Junior Analyst

Email Bethany

Global Competition for Capital

Our members are struggling to find Australian projects that meet the scale and risk-return profiles available in other markets. To help Australia become a more investable market we provide our members with a clear understanding of renewable energy supply-side opportunities across Federal and State/Territory jurisdictions.

A Just Transition

As we decarbonise our energy system, Australia has the opportunity to provide security for portfolios, communities and companies. This includes understanding Australia’s exposure, via the fossil fuel export industry,  to global emissions-reduction efforts, and assisting emissions-intensive regions to diversify their economies.

Our Areas of Focus

Supply

Investment opportunities may involve developing and integrating renewables into a dynamic grid and a coordinated approach to commissioning generators and batteries during the shift away from traditional constant supply.

Demand

Providing investors with ways to support efficient energy use, renewable energy certificates, and household energy upgrades.

Exit

Supporting a transition away from fossil fuels while maintaining energy supply and minimising transition risks in domestic electricity systems and global exports.

Latest Energy Transition News, Resources, and Events

Submission: Improving productivity via meeting adaptation and mitigation objectives

12 June 2025

There will be a cost to meeting carbon targets, but this will be significantly lower than the cost of inaction towards a net-zero, resilient economy.
State of Net Zero Report 2025

Submission: Australian Energy Market Operator FY26 corporate plan

3 June 2025

AEMO’s role appears to be growing beyond being market operator to become a de-facto advisor on the energy transition. With increased responsibilities comes the need for alignment with good governance principles. This submission focuses on what good governance principles businesses and investors need from entities responsible for delivering decarbonisation objectives

Submission: Accelerating the direction of travel VIC 5-year climate strategy

15 April 2025

IGCC commends the Victorian Government on its leading approach to climate policy, which promotes an orderly transition to net zero.
State of Net Zero Report 2025

Report: State of Net Zero Investment Australia 2025

Report | Investor Group on Climate Change | 3 April 2025

IGCC’s State of Net Zero report is Australia’s most comprehensive and rigorous analysis of investors’ climate progress. This year’s findings show that Australia’s institutional investors remain firmly attuned to the risks and opportunities of climate change – and how they align with their fiduciary responsibilities.

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