Sustainable Energy - at what cost? The debate on how to make the transition from the current carbon intensive energy system to one that is sustainable and low-carbon largely centers on cost. This seminar will explore various zero or low-carbon technologies, the cost of bringing them online and what people will end up paying for their electricity under the different scenarios. Experts from industry and academia will also investigate what carbon pricing signal will promote the best long term strategy, other complementary mechanisms we might need, and what impact these might have on the economy. The Melbourne Energy Institute’s Renewable Energy Technology Cost Review, prepared for the Garnaut Review Update, will be launched at this seminar. This report looks at how innovation in wind and solar energy production will shape the future cost of zero-carbon technologies.
Chair Mr Robyn Williams AM Science Journalist The Science Show, ABC  Speakers Mr Patrick Hearps  Energy Research Fellow Melbourne Energy Institute  Mr Andrew Stock Executive General Manager Origin Energy Australia Mr Terry Teoh Power Project Development Pacific Hydro	Panel Prof Mary O'Kane NSW Chief Scientist and Scientific Engineer and Chair, Australian Centre for Renewable Energy Mr Ric Brazzale Managing Director Green Energy Trading Dr Jenny Hayward Research Scientist Energy Technology, CSIRO Mr Tristan Edis Energy Research Fellow Grattan Institute
Melbourne Energy Institute University of Melbourne T: +61 3 8344 3519 W: www.energy.unimelb.edu.au	Grattan Institute T: +61 3 8344 3637 E: info@grattan.edu.au W: www.grattan.edu.au

Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Carrillo Gantner Theatre
Corner Swanston Street & Monash Road
The University of Melbourne
Carlton Victoria, 3057

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (GMT+1000)

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Grattan Institute is based in Melbourne, Australia, and was launched in 2009 with strong support from both the private and public sectors. It aims to focus on the important rather than the urgent. The things that could make a difference to the well-being of Australians over the long run, not distracted by three year electoral cycles.
 
Since launch, Grattan Institute has established a profile as a leader of independent analysis of Australian domestic public policy. We aim to influence both public discussion and senior decision-makers.
Our published work has added an independent, rigorous and practical voice to the national debate.  We are independent, taking the perspective of the Australian public interest rather than any interest group, and we avoid commissioned work to ensure this independence.  We are rigorous in obtaining the best available evidence from published work and collecting and analysing our own data. We are practical in articulating what governments should do to improve the lives of all Australians.
 
The Institute currently has programs in Cities, Energy, Productivity Growth and School Education, because these are amongst the biggest levers for making a difference to the lives of Australians. These research programs are supported by a public policy committee and reference groups involving experts from across the community.