David Pointing

Australia’s energy sector is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation. As renewable energy, electrification and digital networks expand, the demand for skilled power engineers is growing rapidly. High school teachers, school staff and mentors play a critical role in helping students understand this opportunity and see themselves as part of the future energy workforce. 

When the Centre for New Energy Technologies, known as C4NET, concluded operations in late 2025, its Board made a deliberate decision about what should come next with the $167,000 of unspent funds remaining in their budget: to gift this funding to the API to continue C4NET’s legacy

At the Australian Power Institute (API), we want to make sure you’re getting the right info at the right time — especially while you’re studying and starting to explore your future career in the power industry. That’s why we’re upgrading our systems and moving to a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform . Sounds technical, but for you, it simply means better, more relevant communication . Update your details here: Undergraduate Students / Power Up Program:...