The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) was established by the Australian Government on 1 July 2012.
ARENA supports the global transition to net zero emissions by accelerating the pace of pre-commercial innovation, to the benefit of Australian consumers, businesses, and workers. ARENA's purpose is to support improvements in the competitiveness and supply of renewable energy and the uptake of energy efficiency and electrification by providing financial assistance and sharing knowledge, to accelerate innovation that benefits all Australians, and facilitates the achievement of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions targets.
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Mr. Justin Punch | 18 July 2024 | 17 July 2026 |
Deputy Chair | Ms. Marianna O'Gorman | 4 March 2025 | 17 July 2025 |
Other | Mr. David Fredericks PSM | 11 November 2019 | Determined by the appointer |
Member | Ms. Angela Karl | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2028 |
Member | Dr. Dean Travers | 23 July 2024 | 22 July 2026 |
Member | Ms. Elizabeth O'Leary | 23 July 2024 | 22 July 2026 |
Member | Ms. Ruby Heard | 23 July 2024 | 22 July 2026 |
Member | Mr. Stephen McIntosh | 18 July 2023 | 17 July 2025 |
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