Masterclass series: Learn how to buy renewable electricity for your business
Discover your best options for purchasing GreenPower and what you need to know about power purchase agreements.
Are you keen to see your business switch to renewable electricity?
Or have you looked into buying renewable electricity but got a little confused?
Switching to renewable electricity is often the most impactful thing you can do for the environment.
It’s a big step in your journey to net zero emissions.
But it can be tricky.
If you’re a proactive leader and keen to learn from experts, check out these interactive workshops we're hosting with the Business Renewables Centre Australia.
They're suitable for small to medium businesses buying between 500,000 kWh and 50 GWh of electricity per year.
If you typically spend more than $150,000 a year on electricity, they’re ideal for you. (If you're spending less than this you might find this handy guide to GreenPower and LGCs useful.)
The workshops are tailored to:
- business owners
- energy procurement managers
- sustainability managers
- marketing and communications managers
- accounts and finance managers
- contracts and legal managers
- CFOs, CEOs and managing directors.
Spaces are limited and the topic is popular, so we recommend claiming your free spot as soon as possible.
PPA masterclass: Build a business case
Wednesday 29 March, 8.45am to 11.00am (face to face)
Wednesday 5 April, 1pm to 3pm (online)
In the 2 hour session you’ll learn:
- how a retail power purchase agreement (PPA) works and what other electricity options are available to you
- how other organisations have procured a PPA
- the essentials of building a business case
- the basics of procurement and how to access more support.
Book for the face to face session
Book for the online session
PPA masterclass: Procurement process
Wednesday 3 May, 8.45am to 11.00am (face to face)
Wednesday 17 May, 1pm to 3pm (online)
In the 2-hour session you’ll learn:
- how to assess different retail PPA options
- how to become a deal champion, map and engage company stakeholders, and why company culture and structure matter
- how other companies have procured renewable electricity through a retail PPA
- best practice for retail PPAs, common challenges, and how to manage them
Book for the face to face session
Book for the online session
PPA Masterclass: Group buying
Tuesday 6 June, 8.45am to 11.00am (face to face)
This workshop builds upon the previous retail PPA workshops.
In the 2-hour session, you’ll learn:
- what aggregation is and why companies group buy
- about additionality and the power of supply chains
- how other companies have procured renewable electricity through a retail PPA
- the benefits and challenges of group buying and how to manage them
- the basics of group PPA procurement, how to get started, and how to access more support.
If you have any queries, contact Jade Fennell on jfennell@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.
We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions.