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VISION AND MISSION
Our vision is for Australia to be powered by clean energy.
We work to accelerate Australia’s transition to a clean energy future, laying the foundations for Australia to become a clean energy superpower.
We are committed to accelerating the transformation of Australia’s energy system to one that is smarter and cleaner. We lead and support the growth of clean energy in Australia by:
- Providing a strong voice for our members
- Standing up for and promoting the clean energy industry
- Developing and driving effective policy and advocacy
- Working with industry to continually improve standards and maintain integrity
- Working closely with local, state and federal governments to remove roadblocks and increase demand for clean energy products
- Providing services and initiatives to members and the wider industry that help grow the sector

40%
of Australia's energy generation came from renewable sources in 2024.
4+m
Australian households and businesses have rooftop solar PV systems installed.
25k
Australian workers are employed directly in the clean energy industry.
GOVERNANCE
Meet our board
The Clean Energy Council is governed by a board of 10 directors.
Our members help shape the direction of the Council by voting for directors in our Annual General Meetings, dependent on their level of membership. You can get involved by becoming a member.

- our board
Chair
Ross Rolfe AO
Chair and CEO, Iberdrola
Ross is Chair and CEO of Iberdrola Australia, formerly Infigen Energy. Ross has decades of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors in executive management, government, and strategic roles. In 2008, Ross was appointed CEO of Alinta Energy during this time he completed a capital restructuring of the business and stepped down 2011. Ross was CEO of Stanwell Corporation (2001-2005) – a pioneer of the Australian renewable energy industry. He also served as the Chair of CS Energy (2012-2015). Ross was Director-General of Queensland Government Departments, including: Premier & Cabinet, State Development, and Environment & Heritage, as well as Coordinator-General.
LEADERSHIP
Meet our Executive Leadership Team
Our Executive Leadership Team is responsible for managing the delivery of our strategic plan by inspiring, supporting and collaborating with colleagues and other stakeholders.

Leadership
Brett Wickham
Interim CEO
As the former Managing Director of one of Australia’s largest renewable energy builders, owners and operators with 20+ years of sector-specific experience delivering over 2GW of large-scale projects, Brett understands the challenges the industry faces. He serves on the Board of the European Australian Business Council and is a Member of the AICD. At ACCIONA, Brett chaired ACCIONA Energia’s Investment and Governance committees and was responsible for more than 200 staff members nationwide. Before entering the industry, Brett served for 20 years as an Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Navy.
POLICY AND ADVOCACY
Meet our Policy Leads
The Clean Energy Council is the voice for the clean energy industry.
We lead and support the growth of clean energy in Australia by providing a strong voice for our members, standing up for and promoting the industry, driving effective policy decisions, working to improve industry standards, and offering industry leading education and certification services.
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