Researching new energy resources and their capacity to provide safe, economic and reliable services into the future.
Researching efficiencies in sustainable energy storage, conversion technologies, transportation, delivery and utilization.
Researching optimal economic and regulatory frameworks for the equitable distribution of the costs of new energy technologies.
The Melbourne Energy Institute fosters and promotes innovative cross-disciplinary energy research at the University of Melbourne.
Opinion Pieces
Latest researcher opinions
BETS – A Simple Solution To Greenhouse Emissions
Searching for alternative options in the face of our increasing use of energy, Prof. Paul Mulvaney, discusses the possibility of (BETS) a bicycle based emission targets scheme, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating a fixed rebate of $40.00 per week for the steadfast cyclist.
Read more | Prof. Paul Mulvaney | Dec 16, 2009ELEXI - a new energy export industry model for Australia
Rethinking Australians Energy business model, shipping the ultimate value added product – electricity as the demand for renewables grow.
Read more | Prof. Mike Sandiford | Nov 4, 2009Population growth and the environment
In light of Australia’s projected population growth of 13 million by 2049, Dr Robert Crawford looks at the prospects for the future energy design needs of our cities.
News & Events
Project updates & research activity.
Geothermal energy and CO2 geosequestration
Free Public Lectures
Speaker: Dr Christoph Clauser
Read more | Last updated: Feb 4, 2010The Future of Carbon Trading in Australia
Energy Futures Seminar Series 2010
Speakers: Prof Ross Garnaut, Prof Robyn Eckersley and Kane Thornton
Read more | Last updated: Dec 17, 2009
