Clean Energy Council

The Clean Energy Council, founded in 2007, is the peak body representing Australia’s clean energy industry. It supports and advocates for businesses and professionals working across solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy, energy storage, and more. The Council works with over 5,800 accredited solar installers and hundreds of member companies.

Its mission is to accelerate the transition to a smarter, cleaner energy system. It achieves this by lobbying governments, setting industry standards, providing training and accreditation, and addressing technical, political, and financial challenges to enable clean energy growth across the country.

Focus Areas and Supported Projects

Raising Standards for Solar & Storage: Programs to ensure rooftop solar, batteries, and EV chargers meet quality standards—protecting consumers and supporting a strong industry.

Clean Energy Careers Guide: A resource to explore career paths and entry points into the growing clean energy sector.

Industry Events: Annual events attracting 19,000+ delegates, offering learning and networking opportunities across the sector.

Education & Training: Online courses and tailored programs that build skills for students, professionals, and organisations in renewable energy.

Email

tstinson@cleanenergycouncil.org.au

Website

https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/

Office

Melbourne, VIC

Smart Energy Council

Tracing its history back to 1954, the Smart Energy Council is the peak industry body for the solar, storage and smart energy industries. On 22 November 2017 the Australian Solar Council and the Energy Storage Council combined to become the Smart Energy Council. The Smart Energy Council is a not-for-profit organisation, driven by our 1000+ members from across the smart energy industry. They actively connect the smart energy industry across Australia, building momentum and unlocking barriers to a future built on renewables.

Focus Areas and Supported Projects

• Labor announces the Cheaper Home Batteries Program
  
• Powering Australia’s large-scale renewable transformation
  
• Building Australia’s next-gen smart installer network
  
• Driving Australia’s smart transport revolution
  
• Forging Australia’s zero-carbon metals & gases future
  
• Closing the loop: Australia’s PV stewardship & recycling

Email

info@smartenergy.org.au

Website

https://smartenergy.org.au/

Office

Canberra, ACT

Energy Efficiency Council

The Energy Efficiency Council is a not-for-profit membership body that brings together businesses, universities, governments, and NGOs. Established in 2009, it aims to position Australia as a global leader in smart energy management. The Council advocates for strong energy policy, supports business decision-making with reliable information, and promotes professional standards through training and development across the sector.

Focus Areas and Supported Projects

• Working with Commonwealth and state governments since 2009  to drive policies that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits for Australia by improving energy management across the economy.
• Supporting businesses and energy users that are in the process of navigating the rapid transition underway in Australia’s energy system.
• Supporting the development of the energy management sector through standards, training, professional development and events.
• Providing a range of member services designed to support our members' ability to meet their business and organisational goals.

Email

info@eec.org.au

Website

https://www.eec.org.au/

Office

Melbourne, VIC

Victorian BioEnergy Network

The Victorian Bioenergy Network (VBN), established in 2021, is a collective of organisations dedicated to advancing bioenergy as a renewable energy source. Their mission is to collaborate with state and local governments, industry, and various sectors to promote the utilisation of biomass for renewable energy production. The key sectors include Water, Agriculture, Food production, Waste (Resource Recovery) and Industrial uses of energy.

Focus Areas and Supported Projects

• Radial Timber's Innovative Biochar Initiative​
• Latrobe City Landfill Bioenergy Project
• Trentleck Bioenergy-Integrated Greenhouses
• Radial Timber's Innovative Biochar Initiative
• Latrobe City Landfill Bioenergy Project
• Trentleck Bioenergy-Integrated Greenhouses

Email

treasurer@vicbioenergy.com.au

Website

https://vicbioenergy.com.au/

Office

Castlemaine, VIC

Australian Institute of Energy

The Australian Institute of Energy ("AIE"​) brings together individuals and companies with interests and involvement in the energy sector in Australia. Through a wide range of activities, the AIE encourages discussion and debate on energy issues, promotes research and disseminates information. These activities, including conferences and seminars, symposia and technical meetings, attract speakers of national and international standing and enable AIE members to discuss and debate emerging energy issues and developments in technology.

Focus Areas and Supported Projects

• The Challenge of Social Licence for the Energy Transition
• A Conversation with WA Energy Minister
• Energy in WA Conference 2025
• Energy in WA Conference
• WA Solar Car Challenge
  

Email

aie@aie.org.au

Website

https://www.aie.org.au/

Office

Crows Nest, NSW

BioEnergy Australia

They are committed to accelerating Australia’s bioeconomy. Their mission is to foster the bioenergy sector to generate jobs, secure investment, maximise the value of local resources, minimise waste and environmental impact, and develop and promote national bioenergy expertise into international markets.

Focus Areas and Supported Projects

Alliance and Network: Bioenergy Australia has developed a number of working groups to assist in driving policy, advocacy, program and knowledge outcomes across topic areas.

- Low Carbon Fuels Alliance of Australia and New Zealand

- Renewable Gas Alliance

- Bioenergy Government Network

Strategic Plan: Bioenergy Australia Strategic plan 2024 – 2027

Event: AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE FUELS WEEK 2025

Email

aie@aie.org.au

Website

https://www.aie.org.au/

Office

Canberra, ACT

Sustainability Victoria

Sustainability Victoria is a state government agency that supports Victorians to live and work more sustainably. They work across households, schools, communities, and businesses to drive environmental change and build a circular economy. Their focus is on improving resource management, reducing waste before it starts, and empowering communities to take climate action—all to secure a sustainable future for Victoria.

Focus Areas and Supported Projects

Sustainability Victoria drives Victoria’s shift to a circular, net-zero economy through three focus areas: Investment & Innovation, Behaviour Change & Education, and Community Action.



Key projects include:

• Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund
• Community Climate Change and Energy Action Program
• Circular Economy Markets Fund
• Small Business Energy Saver Program
• Household Recycling Education Fund
  

Email

media@sustainability.vic.gov.au

Website

https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/

Office

Melbourne, VIC

Farmers for Climate Action

Farmers for Climate Action is an independent, non-profit movement uniting over 8,000 farmers and 35,000 supporters. It advocates for strong climate policies and supports farmers to take action both on their farms and within their communities. The organisation connects rural Australians and amplifies their voice in shaping a climate-resilient future.

Focus Areas and Supported Projects

Farmers for Climate Action focuses on empowering rural communities and driving climate solutions within the agricultural sector. Key initiatives include:

• National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo
• Farm Powered Report
• FCA Member Yarn
• Net Zero Sector Plan for Agriculture and Land
• Climate-Smart Agriculture Toolkit
• Renewables on Farm Survey Insights
• Advocacy for Energy and Emissions Support

Email

info@farmersforclimateaction.org.au

Website

https://farmersforclimateaction.org.au

Office

Canberra, ACT

Climate Action Network Australia

Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) is a network of organisations working together to protect people from climate change and its impacts, to safeguard our natural environment, and to build a fairer and healthier Australia for everyone.

Focus Areas and Supported Projects

• Network Coordination: CANA provides the space, tools and leadership that brings the climate movement together for greater impact.

• Solutions for Climate Australia: A national initiative calling on all federal political parties to slash climate pollution this decade.



• Driving climate action together: Australia’s largest cross-sectoral alliance advocating for national action on climate change.

Email

info@cana.net.au

Website

https://www.cana.net.au/

Office

Sydney, NSW