A just transition

Transforming our energy system isn’t negotiable. But how we go about it is.

Climate change is a threat to everyone. But it has a greater impact on people and communities already experiencing disadvantage, and they’re often the least equipped to cope with its effects. 

That’s why we’re working to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy system in ways that address disadvantage and leave everyone better off. Our Sustainable and Fair Energy Transition (SAFE) project is grounded in creating social and economic transformation that lasts.  

The JEC’s vision is an energy transition that is: 

• rapid – by working quickly, we can avoid the worst climate impacts.   

• fairly costed – we make sure the costs of the transition are shared fairly, and people experiencing disadvantage don’t pay an unfair share.  

• for everyone – everyone benefits with access to clean affordable electricity regardless of their capacity to invest in technology.  
  

Making a just transition possible 

We use our expert energy policy knowledge and legal skills to develop and lead cross-sector advocacy for a just transition. We influence government and corporate decision-making, improve energy policy and regulation, and drive fairer health and wellbeing outcomes for everyone, through fairer access to cleaner, more affordable energy.  

We step up when there’s a chance to make meaningful change by: 

• actively engaging in regulatory processes; 

• challenging decision-makers on regulatory reform; 

• proposing practical reforms, including through rule changes, and; 

• advocating for the interests of households and the community, by contesting decisions by energy businesses and regulators. 
   

Energy is essential for health and wellbeing. By putting equity for households and the community front and centre, we’re working to ensure the transition is toward a cleaner and fairer future for the community.