Submission: Net Zero Economy Authority – Community of Interest process for Eraring Power Station

23 July 2025
 

To: Net Zero Economy Authority 
Re: Community of Interest process for Eraring Power Station


Thank you for the opportunity for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) to provide input to the Net Zero Economy Authority’s consultation on the potential application of an Energy Industry Jobs Plan in the context of the scheduled closure of Eraring Power Station.

IEEFA is an independent energy finance think tank that examines issues related to energy markets, trends and policies. The Institute’s mission is to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable and profitable energy economy.

Prior IEEFA research on Just Transition strategies found that “planning for energy transition must go hand in hand with planning for a Just Transition, especially in fossil fuel-dependent communities. This is to ensure that the shift to a low carbon economy does not deepen existing socio-economic inequalities… A Just Transition aims to manage this change fairly by protecting affected workers and communities, creating new opportunities for economic growth, and ensuring that the benefits of the transition are shared widely.” 

Thank you for the opportunity to provide input to the consultation process. We welcome any questions on our submission.


Kind regards,

Johanna Bowyer – Lead Analyst, Australian Electricity

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