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API Partnerships
The API’s efforts focus on working with our partners and supporting innovation projects for our members to ensure the knowledge generated feeds into the current workforce and the university sector.
Innovation Partners
Race for 2030 CRC
RACE for 2030 is an Australian industry-led Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) established in 2020 to accelerate the country's transition to reliable, affordable, and clean energy. It brings together industry, government, and leading researchers to deploy over $350 million in resources—backed by $68.5 million in Commonwealth funding—to drive energy innovation and carbon reduction.
The Energy Networks Australia (ENA) is the peak national body representing gas and electricity distribution businesses throughout Australia. Energy networks are the lower pressure gas pipes and lower voltage electricity lines that distribute gas and electricity from energy transmission systems directly to the doorsteps of energy customers.
ARC Future Grids
The ARC Future Grids Training Centre (officially the ARC Training Centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids) is an Australian research and training hub based at the University of Wollongong. Launched in December 2023 with $5 million from the Australian Research Council, it unites universities, government bodies, and industry partners to advance Australia's transition to a clean energy future.
Workforce Development Partners
CIGRE - Committee On Large Electric Systems
Cigre is an international organisation dedicated to the identification and development of solutions to technical issues in the power supply sector.
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IEAUST - Institution Of Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia is the national forum for the advancement of engineering and professional development. It has over 100,000 members embracing all engineering disciplines, making this organisation one of the largest, diverse professional body for engineers in Australia.
EESA - Electric Energy Society Australia
A national non-profit technical society affiliated with Engineers Australia. It focuses on networking, seminars, and professional development for power and electrical energy engineers through state chapters across the country.
EEC – Energy Efficiency Council
The Energy Efficiency Council is the peak membership association for organisations that are unlocking the power of efficiency, electrification and energy flexibility to deliver a prosperous, net-zero Australia. They aim to accelerate market development for products and services that benefit households, businesses and the energy system.
CEC – Clean Energy Council
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is the peak industry body for clean energy in Australia. Based in Melbourne, it is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization representing businesses working in solar, wind, hydro, energy storage, and green hydrogen.
Education Partners
Careers with STEM
Careers with STEM is a popular digital and print career resource designed to help students, teachers, and parents discover diverse study paths and jobs across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
Study Work Grow
Study Work Grow is an Australian social enterprise that provides career education resources, programs, and guidance for high school students, parents, and career advisors.
Solar Buddy
An Australian-founded global impact organization and registered charity established in 2016 by founder Simon Doble. It is dedicated to ending extreme energy poverty, improving educational outcomes, and reducing carbon emissions by providing innovative, sustainable solar lighting and energy solutions to marginalized communities worldwide.
Careers for Net Zero
Careers for Net Zero is an Australian campaign and initiative designed by the EEC and CEC to help students, graduates, and experienced workers find employment and navigate job opportunities in the clean economy. It provides guidance on roles spanning renewable energy, energy efficiency, and circular economy sectors.
ACPE - Australasian Committee of Power Engineering Academics
ACPE organises an annual conference “The Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference" (AUPEC). The scope of the conference is contemporary and original research and educational development in the Australasian region in the area of electrical power engineering.
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Diversity Partners
Equal by 30
Equal by 30 is a global campaign committing public and private sector organizations to achieve equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities for women in the clean energy sector by 2030
University of Queensland – Women in Engineering
The University of Queensland (UQ) Women in Engineering (WE) program is an industry-funded university initiative established in 2013 to address gender imbalance and improve gender diversity in the engineering sector.
Conference Partners
Australia Energy Week
As the premier annual major conference and expo for the nation's energy supply chain, it serves as the definitive meeting place for stakeholders across the entire energy value chain—ranging from CEOs and government representatives to energy traders and engineers.
Machines and HV Assets
Is a premier annual technical conference and industry forum in Australia focusing on the performance, reliability, and maintenance of high-voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure and rotating machinery. It runs alongside Australian Energy Week and brings together engineers, asset managers, and operators from utilities, mining, manufacturing, and power generation.
EESA EECON
EECON is the premier annual national conference hosted by the Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA). This major event brings together electrical engineers, technical experts, researchers, and policy-makers to discuss the rapid transformation, challenges, and future of Australia's power and energy sector.
CIGRE Australia Biennial Conference
Featuring keynote speakers, technical sessions, networking events and a major industry exhibition, the conference will showcase the ideas and technologies shaping the future energy industry.
IEEE PES AUPEC
The IEEE PES Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) is the premier regional forum for experts to discuss advancements in power and energy engineering, officially backed by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES).
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