Queensland electricity heavyweights were among discussions about the acceleration of the state’s clean energy future on the first day of the Energy Futures Summit at Central Queensland University in Gladstone.
Energy companies Stanwell, CleanCo and Powerlink took part in three frank panel discussions, alongside unions, educators, environment groups and Traditional Owners about the transition away from coal fired power.
Renewable job creation and the retraining of a fossil-fuel skilled workforce were also on the agenda at the Energy Futures Summit. Next Economy CEO Dr Amanda Cahill hosting the Energy Futures Summit at Central Queensland University Gladstone Campus. Picture: Photopia Studio
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Gladstone could become a âglobal clean energy superpowerâ, the Energy Futures Summit will hear at a two-day forum involving Queensland energy heavyweights kicking off in the port city on Wednesday.
Creating a positive renewable future for Central Queensland and seizing economic opportunities on the horizon will be on the agenda of closed-door discussions between all relevant parties.
Energy companies Stanwell, CS Energy and CleanCo will meet with industry players including Rio Tinto, state, local and federal government departments, unions, environment groups, education institutions and Traditional Owner groups to look to the future. The Next Economy CEO Amanda Cahill will host the Energy Futures Summit at Gladstone on April 21 and 22, 2021, at CQ University.
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