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Get the latest Business and Commercial energy market insights via our monthly report. October’s report highlights:    Record electricity demand for October—the highest since 2005    Seasonal shifts in renewables: solar up 25%, wind down 6%    Gas demand fell, but LNG exports surged    In the futures market NSW forward prices spiked early in October, before easing as volatility faded    Read the October B&C report: https://lnkd.in/gnMwipAS

Wooreen Energy Storage System has won IJGlobal's ESG Net Zero Deal of the Year. The award recognizes projects setting the standard for environmental, social, and governance performance in infrastructure and energy. Currently under construction in the Latrobe Valley, Wooreen is a 350MW utility-scale battery storage that will add reliability to Victoria’s energy supply while supporting the growth of renewable energy across the state. Congratulations to the Wooreen project team! This result belongs to everyone who's been building this project from early design through financial close to the teams on site today.

Mentoring can unlock more than just skills, it can unlock confidence and clarity. When Roxanne Sabet joined our solar team in early 2023, she didn’t expect that a mentoring relationship would have such a transformative impact on her career and personal growth. Her leader saw potential in Roxanne and connected her with Julia Heslop, Asset Leader at Jeeralang Power Station. “I’m from the Philippines, and confidence isn’t something we’re always encouraged to develop,” Roxanne shares. “My leader thought mentoring could help me grow in that area. I didn’t know what to expect, but Julia was incredibly generous with her time and experience.” Over the course of a year, Roxanne and Julia met monthly, mostly virtually, with a few memorable in-person catchups, including a tour of Newport Power Station. From their very first session, they set goals and even wrote a mini contract to keep themselves focused. “In our last session, we looked back at what we’d achieved, and I gave Julia feedback. It felt like a real partnership,” Roxanne says. Julia’s mentorship left a lasting impression on Roxanne, showing her what’s possible when balancing career ambitions and personal life. “She’s inspiring. She completed her MBA and the AICD Company Director’s Course while raising young kids. She showed me that it’s possible to excel in both career and family life, and to protect time for what matters most.” With Julia’s guidance, Roxanne stepped into a six-week leadership role to cover for her manager’s leave, navigating conflict and making decisions with confidence. The mentoring also helped Roxanne clarify her career direction, move into a more technical role, take on more responsibility, and have her contributions recognised across the business. Julia says mentoring is about unlocking potential. “Roxanne already had the ability, she just needed someone to help her see it and give her confidence. Mentoring is powerful, and it’s not just about sharing knowledge, it’s about helping someone, particularly women, see what’s possible for themselves. And it’s a two-way street. I learned a lot from Roxanne too.” Julia’s experience mentoring Roxanne inspired her to set up the Women in Operations Mentoring Program, launching next year, helping more people across EnergyAustralia benefit from guidance, encouragement, and support.

Workplaces are where people bring their whole selves, their stories, challenges and hopes. Our Family and Domestic Violence Working Group hosted a powerful session with guest speaker Liana Papoutsis, who shared her lived experience of domestic violence and the complex legal system that often follows. Liana’s message was both confronting and empowering, reminding us that the workplace can play a vital role in offering safety, understanding and meaningful support. “Creating a safe and supportive environment starts with awareness, but it doesn’t end there,” said our executive sponsor, Daniel Nugent. “It’s about equipping our people to recognise, respond and refer when someone needs help.” In Australia, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 13 men have experienced violence by an intimate partner. For many, work can be the one place they feel safe, and that’s why conversations like this matter. A heartfelt thank you to Liana for her courage and insight, and to our Family and Domestic Violence Working Group for leading such an important conversation.

Energy projects aren’t just about energy. They’re about people, place, and the long-term impact they leave behind. That was the message Cath Russell shared at the All Energy Conference, where she explored how energy projects can create real and lasting value through community benefit and revenue sharing. Across regional communities, the opportunities are clear. Thoughtful investment can strengthen local resilience, fund what matters most, and leave a legacy that lasts well beyond project delivery. Cath highlighted examples where partnerships are making tangible change, from upgrading local facilities and creating jobs to supporting skills, environmental, and cultural programs. The key is moving beyond a corporate template and tailoring benefit sharing to fit the local story. Through new projects and transition initiatives, EnergyAustralia is working with communities to deliver social infrastructure, local programs, and long-term initiatives that reflect their priorities and their future. It’s an exciting time to see what can happen when benefits belong to the community as much as the project.

Australia’s transport sector is on the move, and so are the ideas shaping its future. From airports to ports, bus depots to distribution hubs, one message continues to resonate: electrification isn’t just about plugging in. It’s about planning ahead. That’s the message our Green Transport team has been sharing across the country. Two weeks ago in Brisbane at the Airport Electrification Conference. This week at All-Energy in Melbourne, where our Green Transport Leader, Joo Yin Ong, joined a panel led by Bjorn (BJ) Siem from the Electric Vehicle Council. Next week, Jack Kotlyar will be sharing the information at the Bus Industry Confederation Conference in Perth, followed by the Ports Electrification Conference in Sydney. Across every discussion, the themes are clear: Engage with your distributor early - no power, no project Understand why your charger might not always deliver what’s on the box Consider how integrated solar, battery, grid and generator solutions can help manage costs and reduce the impact of outages At EnergyAustralia, we’re helping businesses stay one step ahead as transport networks evolve. Joo Yin’s insights are driving conversations around smarter energy integration, practical innovation, and reliable infrastructure that supports customers today and into the future. Because progress in transport isn’t just about technology. It’s about making energy work better for everyone.

We’re back again with Pranita and Perla from our Vulnerability Team 💚 This time they’re answering: “When someone’s doing it tough, how does something like energy costs become a bigger issue?” For many people, an unexpected charge can snowball quickly, adding stress to an already challenging time. But support is available, and often the first step is simply reaching out. At EnergyAustralia, we want customers to know they don’t have to face these situations alone.

Speaker Spotlight: Mark Collette Mark is the Managing Director of EnergyAustralia, a position he has held since 1 July, 2021. Prior to his appointment, Mark led EnergyAustralia’s retail business as Chief Customer Officer and its generation and energy trading business as Executive Energy from July 2015 to May 2019. He has over two decades of energy and related experience with more than a decade in executive roles covering trading, generation, retail, policy, strategy and mergers & acquisitions. Prior to joining EnergyAustralia in 2003, Mark worked in management consulting in Australia, Thailand, and the UK, while also completing an aid project in Mongolia. Mark was a Director of the Australian Financial Markets Association and is a former member of the Reliability Panel. Mark holds degrees in Engineering (Aerospace), Business and Economics and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.  Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Mark and other leading voices from across the industry at the AEC's first-ever Connects event. Early Bird discounts are still available. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gWDXfw-4