RACE for 2030
Reliable, Affordable, Clean Energy (RACE) for 2030 is an industry-led cooperative research centre established in 2020.
Working with a growing number of industry and research professionals, across five research programs, on breakthrough advancements in the clean energy transition.
Join us in driving innovation for a secure, affordable, clean energy future!
Partners
RACE for 2030 is the cooperative research centre for the energy and carbon transformation. We have up to $350M of resources to invest in innovation in this space. By working with RACE you can make your product development and innovation funds go further.
Latest news
Jun 25 2026
Australian home energy upgrades initiatives database
The Australian home energy upgrades initiatives database will develop a national database of approximately 60 community and local government-led home energy upgrade initiatives across Australia, creating an openly accessible evidence base to support better…
Jun 25 2026
Collaborative systems for network transformation
Achieving Australia’s climate targets will require an extraordinary level of collaboration and coordination across regions, industries and sectors. The Industrial Regions Network (IRN) is a collaborative…
Jun 25 2026
APY Lands energy efficiency retrofit pilot
The RACE for 2030 Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands Energy Efficiency Retrofit Pilot took place in the Indulkana community, led by Adelaide University (formerly University of South Australia), the South Australian Housing Trust (SAHT)…
Jun 25 2026
A roadmap for energy transition pathways in Bega Valley
A new roadmap is being developed that will embrace multiple pathways of energy transition and their evaluation, using a novel place-based and participatory systems approach. …
Jun 25 2026
Connected energy insights
The CSIRO National Energy Analysis Centre’s Living Lab will help ground policy in real-world experience – with participants (both households and businesses) sharing energy…
Jun 25 2026
Insights published from SFL
The Scenarios for Future Living collaboration between Ausgrid, CPU, DEECA, NSW DCCEEW and Red Energy, UNSW, UTS, Monash University and CSIRO is ramping up. See the important…
Dec 10 2025
Consumer Grid Summit 2026
Sydney, June 24 – 25 What is the Consumer Grid Summit? The Consumer Grid Summit is bringing together a diverse group of 40 current…
Sep 10 2025
Denmark’s biomethane integration into the gas grid – key drivers, policies and reforms
Discover how Denmark is leading the global biomethane revolution—now powering nearly 40% of its gas grid with renewable gas. Learn how Australia can tap…
Feb 05 2025
Unlocking Australia’s bioeconomy potential: Insights from Denmark on bioenergy & green transition
Tuesday 18th February 2025 6pm – 7:30pm AEDT / 8am – 9:30am DK Join us for a free webinar in collaboration with the Trade Council of…
Nov 05 2024
Demonstration of a CER Orchestration program that drove customer change
In late October we held an insightful update on RACE for Networks. We shared a number of upcoming projects that we are developing and…
Oct 15 2024
Free event! Maths, AI and Energy meet Industry @ Monash University
AIMday Flyer Monash University will host an “AIMday” workshop on November 14th at its Clayton Campus, focusing on Maths, AI and Energy in Industry….
Oct 10 2024
Asia-Pacific Solar Research Conference
RACE for 2030 are Gold sponsors of the Asia-Pacific Solar Research Conference. Taking place between 3-5 December 2024 at the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Mascot,…
Jun 24 2026
Energy leaders unite with trailblazers to shape the future at Consumer Grid Summit
23 June 2026 The energy sector leaders of today will join the trailblazers of tomorrow for an Australian-first initiative to supercharge the energy transformation:…
Jun 10 2026
Emerging energy leaders called to step forward as national Consumer Grid Summit dates are announced
THURSDAY 17 MARCH RACE for 2030 is calling on the current and future generation of energy sector leaders to be part of a new national initiative…
Jun 05 2026
As Australians race to electrify, energy sector needs shared vision
APRIL 16, 2026 As Australians embrace electric solutions to the global fuel crisis, a new report says the energy sector needs a clearer shared…
Jun 05 2026
Budget investment in consumer energy resources can unlock more ambitious visions for the sector
13 MAY 2026 The Federal Government’s budget commitment to a new Consumer Energy Resources (CER) National Technical Regulator is a welcome announcement that can…
Jun 05 2026
Energy governance report highlights need for shared future vision
14 APRIL 2026 Australia’s energy transition has the potential to be supercharged by stronger coordination, deeper engagement and a clearer shared direction for the…
Jun 05 2026
Future energy leaders identify window of opportunity as sector grapples with big questions on grid transformation
4 JUNE 2026 More than 100 current and emerging leaders from across Australia’s energy sector have come together to explore the big questions shaping…
Jun 25 2026
Australian home energy upgrades initiatives database
The Australian home energy upgrades initiatives database will develop a national database of approximately 60 community and local government-led home energy upgrade initiatives across Australia, creating an openly accessible evidence base to support better…
Jun 25 2026
Collaborative systems for network transformation
Achieving Australia’s climate targets will require an extraordinary level of collaboration and coordination across regions, industries and sectors. The Industrial Regions Network (IRN) is a collaborative…
Jun 25 2026
APY Lands energy efficiency retrofit pilot
The RACE for 2030 Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands Energy Efficiency Retrofit Pilot took place in the Indulkana community, led by Adelaide University (formerly University of South Australia), the South Australian Housing Trust (SAHT)…
Jun 25 2026
A roadmap for energy transition pathways in Bega Valley
A new roadmap is being developed that will embrace multiple pathways of energy transition and their evaluation, using a novel place-based and participatory systems approach. …
Jun 25 2026
Connected energy insights
The CSIRO National Energy Analysis Centre’s Living Lab will help ground policy in real-world experience – with participants (both households and businesses) sharing energy…
Jun 25 2026
Insights published from SFL
The Scenarios for Future Living collaboration between Ausgrid, CPU, DEECA, NSW DCCEEW and Red Energy, UNSW, UTS, Monash University and CSIRO is ramping up. See the important…