The energy sector transition will be crucial for Australia to meet its ambitious national climate goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

This transformation necessitates substantial investment, particularly as there's a growing shift towards decentralised energy sources and the mainstream adoption of electrification.

The ATSE Energy Forum brings together Australia’s leading experts across the energy sector to address these issues and drive progress towards a cleaner and more resilient future. Currently the Forum is working on energy management, net zero technologies and sustainable technologies.

JUN

2026

ATSE POSITION STATEMENT

Position Statement: Pathways to Australian decarbonisation

Our 2035 emissions-reduction target will only be achieved through the urgent application of an evidence-based approach grounded in climate science, the most effective and practical technologies, and the needs of the national population and economy.

Climate change

Technology

Engineering

Forum leadership

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Chair: Neil Kavanagh
Deputy chair: Ken Baldwin and Merryn York

Sep 2023

Powering the net zero transition: Electricity security explained

ATSE's electricity security explainer outlines options for driving Australia’s progress towards a zero emission electricity system.

SUBMISSION

Energy

Net zero

Feb 2024

Australia’s energy transition – Are renewables up for the challenge?

This event will bring together leaders in renewable energy to examine the progress of Australia’s renewable transition, discuss Australia’s ambitions, and understand AEMO’s plans for emerging renewable technologies.

Energy

Aug 2022

Six facts (& myths) about energy decarbonisation

From violent firestorms to catastrophic floods, recent events in Australia reaffirm that we’re already feeling the impacts of climate change.

Energy

Net zero

Fellows

ATSE’s STEM expertise

Health & Medical Technology

Continued advocacy for research collaboration, translation, and commercialisation for health technologies has the potential to transform Australia’s healthcare sector.

Health Technology

Industry & Innovation

Australia’s productivity and competitiveness relies on an innovative industry sector that embraces research, technological innovation and local and international collaboration.

Industry and Innovation