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A2EP is an independent, not-for-profit coalition of business and research leaders helping Australian businesses pursue a decarbonised, successful future by producing more with less energy.

27/10/2026

🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Have you caught our conversation on the electrification of aquatic centres with Nick Yannakis, Director of Aquatic Services at Beca. Nick points out that replacing gas boilers with heat pumps can halve the energy costs for aquatic centres.

In this episode of A2EP's The Energy Exchange podcast, Nick and A2EP CEO, Jarrod Leak, discuss the role of community aquatic centres in the clean energy transition and how it is common for those that switch from fossil gas to electrification to see their energy use and costs halved.

Nick and Jarrod discuss how many aquatic centres have electrified and how many more there are to go and the role of the Australian Government's Community Energy Upgrade Fund in accelerating the transition across the country. They also discuss a couple of electrification projects which didn't go exactly right and Nick's advice for project success and getting the most out of your solution.

💻 Watch the episode on A2EP's website at a2ep.org.au
Or search for The Energy Exchange podcast on Spotify, Apple or YouTube.

Thanks for joining us and sharing your insights, Nick!

26/10/2026

🔥Major news for Australian industry: Rondo Energy and Rio Tinto have started front-end engineering and design for Australia's largest thermal storage project at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery near Gladstone, supported by a grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

The 360 MWh/30 MW discharge Rondo Heat Battery will be able to tap into low-cost midday electricity backed by Australia’s excellent solar resource and provide the continuous, high-temperature process heat needed for alumina refining.

Learn more about this project: https://www.rondo.com/news-press/rondo-energy-and-rio-tinto-advance-australias-larg

This is really exciting news for our A2EP Member, Rondo Energy, and for Australian industry as a whole. Congratulations to all involved! We look forward to sharing more updates on this project in the months and years to come.

23/10/2026

SITE TOURS | 4 November: Join us for an exclusive full-day site tour to two pioneering energy facilities shaping Australia's energy future.

Departing by coach from Hornsby Station, this full-day tour includes a behind-the-scenes visit to the MGA Thermal facility in Tomago, followed by sneak peek at Origin Energy's Allegro Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Demonstration Plant at Eraring Power Station ahead of its full commissioning and launch in mid-November.

Hear directly from project leaders and explore the innovative technologies advancing long-duration energy storage and supporting the transition to a low-emissions energy system.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are included, with opportunities to network with fellow members and industry leaders throughout the day.

Limited places available. Book now to join us!
www.a2ep.org.au/events

18/10/2026

The clean energy transition is happening on the demand side - and we have the stats to prove it! Fantastic to see findings from our new A2EP Heat Pump Installation Snapshot featured in Renew Economy the other day. The snapshot highlights not only that the shift from fossil gas to heat pumps is happening, but also which sectors are leading it and which have excellent potential to switch with the right support. To make the point that this clean energy transition is under way, the report features case studies from four businesses in Australia that have made the switch to heat pumps: Alsco Uniforms Australia (pictured below), 101 Collins Street, Blackmores Group and Kilcoy Global Foods.

Read the article by Rachel Williamson on RenewEconomy here: https://reneweconomy.com.au/the-hidden-transition-businesses-are-quietly-dumping-gas-for-electric-in-big-shift-to-industrial-heat-pumps/

Access the full heat pump snapshot on the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) website: https://www.a2ep.org.au/post/read-a2ep-s-new-annual-snapshot-of-industrial-and-commercial-heat-pump-installations-in-australia

15/10/2026

NEW REPORT: More than 230 major Australian industrial sites and commercial buildings will have switched from gas to large-scale hashtag by the end of 2027, according to a new report documenting this ‘hidden energy transition’ for the first time.

“We’ve tracked heat pump installations in every state and territory across a range of industry sectors,” says Jarrod Leak, CEO of A2EP. “This is a big shift that’s largely gone unreported because it’s happening behind factory doors or in the mechanical rooms of major buildings – places the public usually doesn’t see.”

“Our study finds that pharmaceutical, food and beverage, commercial laundries, aquatic centres and universities are leading the race to renewable heat. The next sectors that could benefit from making the switch to heat pumps are brewing and malting, hospitals and aged care.”

The report singles out the federal Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF) as an example of good government policy that is enabling heat pump upgrades at more than 40 community aquatic centres. A similar scheme for the aged care sector could result in up to $20 million in gas bill savings for participating facilities.

Access the full snapshot of industrial and commercial heat pump installations at: www.a2ep.org.au

13/10/2026

A new BioHub in northern Tasmania is expected to convert around 36,000 tonnes of organic residues into 188 TJ of biomethane and 12,000 tonnes of organic fertiliser annually, while reducing emissions by around 13,300 tonnes of CO₂-e a year.

The innovative Westbury BioHub will be developed by Optimal Renewable Gas (Optimal Group) and Solstice Energy with up to $12.5 million in support from the Tasmanian Government through the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board.

The facility will use anaerobic digestion to turn agricultural and agri-industrial residues into biomethane and organic fertiliser, with the biomethane injected into Tasmania's existing gas network. The State support is performance-based, with payments tied to verified processing of organic material after the facility is commissioned rather than provided as an upfront construction grant.

Congratulations to Optimal Renewable Gas and Solstice Energy!

This is an important step for a proposed $50 million investment in Northern Tasmania. The project is still in development and will need to go through engineering, environmental and planning assessment and a Final Investment Decision before construction can start.

Learn more about the project: https://www.solsticeenergy.com.au/westbury

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05/10/2026

Welcome to our newest A2EP member, PepsiCo! PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, producing and marketing iconic brands enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries and territories. Through its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) strategy, it is embedding sustainability into the way it grows, makes, moves and sells its products.

Energy efficiency and energy reduction are key components of its Positive Value Chain agenda. Its Resource Conservation (ReCon) program helps bring pep+ to life by embedding resource conservation into daily manufacturing operations and driving reductions in electricity, fuel and water consumption. All its Australian and New Zealand operations are powered by renewable electricity.

Learn more about PepsiCo: www.pepsico.com.au
Learn more about A2EP Membership: https://www.a2ep.org.au/members

29/09/2026

A warm welcome to Edson Global Solutions Pty Ltd, as a new Member of our Alliance! Edson Global Solutions is an international engineering group with more than six decades of experience across heating, cooling, swimming pools and hot water.

Edson provide engineering, design, manufacturing, equipment supply, installation, commissioning and lifecycle services for thermal and water systems across Australia and Southeast Asia, supported by international engineering and sourcing capability.

Edson focus is on practical decarbonisation and improved energy productivity through low-GWP heat pumps, heat recovery, electrification, thermal energy storage, water efficiency and digital energy management. Edson Global Solutions work closely with clients and consultants to develop integrated solutions that reduce energy consumption, emissions and whole-of-life operating costs.

Learn more about Edson Global Solutions: https://edsonglobal.com/
Learn more about A2EP Membership: https://www.a2ep.org.au/members

15/09/2026

We are happy to welcome Opella, as a new Member of our Alliance! Opella Healthcare ANZ is a global consumer healthcare company and a certified B Corp, committed to helping people take health into their own hands.

In ANZ, Opella's portfolio includes vitamin and mineral brands such as Ostelin, Nature's Own and Cenovis, alongside globally recognised over-the-counter brands: Telfast, Buscopan, Bisolvan and Dulcolax.

At the heart of Opella's ANZ operations is its manufacturing site in north Brisbane, which has been operating since 1992. Backed by more than 170+ years of consumer healthcare heritage, the site produces pharmaceutical-grade vitamin and mineral supplements, manufacturing more than 2.1 billion tablets/soft gels each year.

Opella's iconic Australian brands each carry a rich local legacy. Nature's Own began as a backyard business in the late 1970s, Cenovis has supported Australian wellbeing for more than 85 years, and Ostelin has been helping Australians maintain their health for more than a century. Together, these brands have earned the trust of generations of brand consumers and employees alike.

That same sense of care, pride and responsibility extends beyond this. Many of the company's sustainability and environmental initiatives have originated on the factory floor, driven by passionate employees and supported by strong leadership. This culture of continuous improvement and local ownership continues to shape the way Opella operates today.

Opella's Virginia site operates on 100% renewable electricity, supported by a large on site solar PV system, providing approximately 22% of the site electricity demand. Its target is to also achieve 0% scope 1 emissions, through removing natural gas on site as a fuel source.

One of the most recent and significant examples of this commitment is the Opella Dehumidification and Heat Pump Electrification Project, a major decarbonisation initiative currently underway. The project represents a transformative approach to manufacturing energy use and emissions reduction, replacing gas-powered dehumidifiers with advanced electric dehumidification systems that utilise heat pump technology. By eliminating the site's reliance on gas for this process and significantly improving energy efficiency, the project is expected to deliver substantial carbon emissions reductions while supporting Opella's broader sustainability goals.

Learn more about Opella Healthcare ANZ: https://www.opella.com/en
Learn more about A2EP Membership: https://www.a2ep.org.au/members

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Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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