The role of fossil fuels in our renewable energy future

As our climate continues to change, reducing our carbon emissions and environmental footprint has become the moral imperative of our generation. To achieve this, the Australian Government has set a target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030 and has set a legislated target to achieve net zero by 2050. But what is the role of fossil fuels in this transition? What part can coal and gas play? And how can we build out the infrastructure we need, while keeping the carbon costs low?

Presented by UNSW Engineering and the UNSW Energy Institute as part of the Engineering the Future series, join our expert panellists for a thought-provoking discussion on the rocky road to net zero.

Speakers:

• Host: Dani Alexander, CEO of UNSW Energy Institute

• Dr Kerry Schott AO, Chair of the Carbon Market Institute

• Amy Kean, Director of Stride Renewables & Advisory Board Member of the NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub

• Professor Iain MacGill, Co-Director at the UNSW Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets

Event timings:

• 5:30pm – Registration opens

• 6pm – Panel discussion

• 7pm – Networking reception

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On demand recording

This event will also be available for on-demand viewing. Please register for an 'on demand recording' ticket to receive the link.

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Visitor safety information

The health and safety of our patrons is our top priority. This event will abide by the Public Health Order prevailing at the time. Please follow our conditions of entry and check back here for updated information prior to the event.

Do not attend the event if you feel unwell, have recently experienced any cold or flu-like symptoms or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.

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Public transport & parking

Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney is easily accessible via public transport. The closest train station is Wynyard train station (4 minute walk), and Wynyard Light Rail station (5 minute walk).

The closest parking station is under the hotel (operated by Care Park). Parking after 5pm is $12.00. For discounted rates, please book online via Care Park.

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Contact: for all enquiries, please email engineering.events@unsw.edu.au.