Membership
Education Partner membership
The Energy Efficiency Council’s Education Partner members are on the frontline of Australia’s energy transition.
Education Partners have a deep commitment to building a sophisticated market for energy management products and services that delivers:
- Healthy and comfortable buildings;
- Productive and competitive businesses; and
- An affordable, reliable and sustainable energy system for Australia.
Education Partners illustrate this commitment by:
- Undertaking cutting-edge research in smart energy management;
- Educating future energy management professionals;
- Raising the sophistication of Australian businesses by delivering executive education on energy strategy and energy management; and
- Leading by example through implementation of smart energy management solutions in their facilities.
EEC members are energy management leaders that collaborate with the EEC to drive the national debate around demand side opportunities, leading the conversation with businesses, government and the broader community.
Membership benefits
All Education Partners receive the EEC’s core membership benefits across:
- Policy and advocacy;
- Business growth; and
- Professional development.
As senior members, Education Partner members also receive additional membership benefits.
Account management
Education Partners have dedicated account managers that work directly with them to facilitate collaboration with the EEC for mutual benefit.
Collaboration with industry, academia and government
Education Partners work with the EEC to develop research proposals and seek joint funding for research projects from government, philanthropic and industry sources.
Policy and advocacy
Education Partners are invited to appoint a Senior Advisor. Senior Advisors support the EEC’s Head of Policy by advising on policy and technical matters for key advocacy documents like the Australian Energy Efficiency Policy Handbook.
Education Partners lead the development of EEC policy and advocacy positions through involvement with Working Groups and participating in monthly member briefings.
Working Groups are focused on particular policy priorities. They give members the opportunity to develop the Council’s policy and advocacy position on key areas, as well as to shape market transformation priorities.
Monthly member briefings give Education Partners and other senior members a regular opportunity to discuss the latest developments in energy management policy and practice.
Business growth
Education Partners’ profiles are enhanced on the EEC’s website, and they have priority access to event and project partnership opportunities.
The EEC also works with Education Partners on other events and communications campaigns, showcasing universities’ leading research and projects to the EEC’s network of members, partners and stakeholders.
Professional development
Education Partners receive priority invitations to boardroom-style Leaders’ Lunches with Ministers and other exclusive events.
Education Partners’ researchers, facilities managers and students are invited to participate in dedicated sessions at the National Energy Efficiency Conference, where they can present research to industry and government, and build sector networks.
The EEC works with Education Partners to promote internship programs to EEC members, encouraging internships within the EEC and its members.
Annual fees and eligibility
Education Partner membership is open to any Australasian university or higher education establishment that supports the mission and objectives of the EEC.
Membership fees and turnover thresholds are set annually by the Energy Efficiency Council’s Board.
