We have been at the forefront of energy research and innovation for over two decades – both in policy debates and on the ground, assisting organisations assess and transition towards a cleaner more equitable energy future.
Our research provides the relevant social, economic and technical analysis to support international government organisations, national and state governments, local communities and civil society organisations to implement a just energy transition based on renewable energy.
The ISF team provides tailor-made research in renewable energy, energy efficiency and consumer energy resources with the aim to decarbonise the energy sector.
Our researchers have extensive experience in:
- global, regional and country-level energy scenario modelling
- employment modelling and skills studies to facilitate a just transition
- developing visualisation tools to map energy opportunities
- policy research for Federal, state and local governments, communities, councils and industry
- the uptake and implications of consumer energy resources such as electric vehicles, rooftop solar, hot water and battery storage
- increasing energy fairness for disadvantaged social groups such as public housing tenants and First Nations peoples.
Expertise areas
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Net Zero and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Climate mitigation pathways for industry sectors, countries and communities on the basis of 100% renewables.
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Customer energy innovation
Maximising benefits to customers, communities and the grid by researching technology, markets, policy and business models for the renewable energy transition.
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Research news and projects
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NEWS | December 2024
Mapping Australia's climate goals for 2030 and beyond
Climate-KIC Australia hosted a high-level discussion as part of the European Union Climate Dialogues project to help shape Australia's post-2030 climate goals.
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Project | 2024
Powering First Nations jobs in clean energy
Empowering First Nations Australians with clean energy careers is essential for a successful and inclusive energy transition.
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IMPACT STORY
MyTown Microgrid – a community model for sustainable energy
More communities want to make energy work better for them, and use local resources more sustainably.
Team
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Program lead - Energy futures
Climate change mitigation, efficiency and demand management, labour markets, employment and skills.
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Associate Professor and Research Director
100% renewable energy, energy system analysis, modelling, economics, planning and policy for distributed energy.
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Research Director
Focussing on the transitioning energy system and its impacts within the context of customers, markets, technologies, policy, and business models.
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Research Director
Renewable energy and energy efficiency, techno-financial modelling and options assessment, bioenergy, employment analysis.
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Research Principal
Sustainability reporting, research efficiency and cleaner production, 100% renewable energy models, spatial analysis.
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Research Director
Distributed energy resources, business model innovation, 100% renewables and net zero strategy, economics, and policy.
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Senior Research Consultant
Renewable energy policy, comparative analysis, political economy theory, climate change.
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Senior Research Consultant
Behavioural scientist and social psychologist with experience in qualitative research, intervention design and evaluation in education and health.
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Senior Research Consultant
Research interests include Renewable Energy, Transitioning to Net Zero, Energy Policy and Energy Economics.
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Senior Research Consultant
Environmental Scientist, policy and research on land, energy, water and biodiversity through geospatial analysis.
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Research Director – Strategic Energy Collaborations
Renewable energy system design, construction and performance modelling.
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Senior Research Consultant
Synthetic e-fuels, hydrogen, sustainable technology for hard to abate sectors (aviation, maritime, chemical industry, ammonia, steel, cement).
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Senior Research Consultant
Ibrahim specialises in renewable power systems, distributed energy resources (DERs) systems, energy economics, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications in Energy.
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Research Consultant
Helen specialises in modelling and data analysis, focused on civil engineering, construction industry, and material production/management.
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Senior Research Consultant
Just transitions, community benefit, participation and social licence in energy transition, community/international development.
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Research Principal
Systemic problems in the housing, energy and sustainable built environment space; particularly collaborative-action, retrofits and maintenance, and sustainability decision-making.
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Research Consultant
Power systems modelling and analysis, renewable energy integration, demand response, electricity pricing.
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Sian HamiltonResearch Program Assistant
Let's collaborate
Whether you have a problem that needs support or an idea for change, our innovative and solutions-focused approach can help you achieve your goals.
Contact Chris Briggs on Chris.Briggs@uts.edu.au for more information.


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