Bridget Ryan, our Director of Policy and Industry Engagement, has joined the Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO) inaugural Consumer and Community Reference Group (CCRG).
We're pleased to see Bridget's appointment, where she'll bring vital regional perspectives to help inform AEMO's day-to-day work and future planning.
The CCRG comprises a diverse cohort of consumer and community advocates, and they will provide strategic insights and advice to AEMO across a range of energy issues, bringing consumer and community perspectives to AEMO’s work.
Bridget says that for her, the CCRG provides a clear opportunity to amplify the voices of regional and rural communities.
"Australia is in the middle of a major shift in how we produce and consume energy. We're asking a lot of regional and rural communities where new infrastructure is needed, but when communities are invited from the very beginning to shape how this looks and how they can benefit – the outcomes can be exciting. I'm looking forward to seeing how the CCRG can help amplify the voices of communities in this conversation."
