Energy Reference Group
The Energy Reference Group will provide expert advice to Jemena on key issues relating to the 2026-31 regulatory period and represent the long-term interests of our customers.
Reference group members will provide independent and constructive feedback based on their expertise and insight during the development of the 2026-31 Regulatory Proposal.
Jemena will engage customers directly on key issues and trade-offs arising during the 2026-31 Regulatory Reset through the People's Panel and Customer Voice Groups.
Membership
The group is a diverse mix of independent energy experts and customer advocates with expertise and knowledge of:
- the energy sector
- the requirements of electricity distribution networks
- regulatory topics
- the energy transition
- tariffs.
Topics covered
The group will focus on providing solutions across a range of topics including:
- the future of energy
- tariffs
- grid stability.
Energy Reference Group Members
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Andrew Richards
Chief Executive Officer, Energy Users Association
Andrew has more than 30 years of energy industry and infrastructure development experience having held a variety of senior management roles.
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Gavin Dufty
Executive Manager, Policy and Research, St Vincent
Gavin has over 30 years of leadership experience in community welfare and advocacy, along with a comprehensive understanding of consumer protection.
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Kate Hansen
Chief Operating Office, CarbonLite
Kate is CEO at CarbonLite, an ultra energy efficient construction company ensuring homes are built to European energy efficiency standards.
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Kellie Larsen
Director, Verve Strategic Consulting
Working at the intersection of traditional fossil fuels, commodity markets and renewable energy sectors, Kellie is a trusted adviser to Boards, CEOs.
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Lynda Osborne
Client Lead, Kraken Technologies
Lynda is an energy & technology professional with extensive experience with Deloitte and PwC. Her expertise lies in strategy and roadmap development.
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Morley Muse (Dr)
Co-Founder and Director, iSTEM
Morley has a Bachelor Chemical & Environmental Engineering, a Masters in Sustainable Power Engineering a PhD in Water, Renewable Energy Engineering
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Neil Watt
Network Strategy Advisor
Neil has expertise in electricity distribution network strategy development across investment & augmentation planning and smart grid development.
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Ruchika Deora
Program Director Centre, New Energy Technologies
Ruchika is an accomplished strategist with over 20 years of experience working in energy. She has extensive experience working with Fortune 500s.
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Ruth Harland
Utilities Officer - Moonee Valley & Maribyrnong
Ruth is a compassionate equity advocate, renewable energy generation & storage geek. Trained as chemist, ecologist & sustainable systems engineer.
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Tim Callaghan
General Manager, VIC Chamber of Commerce
Tim has extensive experience across Victoria’s business, tourism & aviation industries with a passion for driving the economy & supporting businesses.