Social Performance for SWIS Energy Transition Projects

AIE Perth is pleased to host a presentation by Margot Hammond from Western Power and a panel discussion over lunch on the social performance challenges of building new high-voltage electricity transmission projects. These projects are designed to enable our planned growth in renewable electricity generation and customer electricity demand within WA’s South West Interconnected System, which are both aimed at achieving our greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. Margot’s presentation will be followed by a moderated panel discussion where she’ll be joined by several energy professionals each providing different stakeholder perspectives.

Join AIE in conversation with Margot Hammond, Western Power’s Transmission Social Performance Manager for transmission projects that facilitate our clean energy transition and a future-ready grid. Margot will provide a presentation, followed by moderated Q&A with:

· Patrick Ragan, Stakeholder Relations & BD Director at Green Wind Renewables

· Esther Diffey, Technical Director – Social Performance at SLR Consulting

· Lindsay Bridge, Associate Director, Indigenous Sector Practice at EY

Moderator: Katie McKenzie, Group Manager – WA System Design and Transformation, AEMO & President, Australian Institute of Energy Board

The panellist will provide a presentation, followed by facilitated Q&A.

Speaker Information:

Margot Hammond, Transmission Social Performance Manager, Western Power

Margot has the exciting role of leading the development and implementation of social performance framework and strategy to support transmission expansion projects across the network.

With more than 15 years of experience in communications and engagement, and a proven track record of managing extensive stakeholder relationships, business governance, and sustainability and community investment across the sectors of arts, commercial, government, and large infrastructure among others, Margot is well placed in integrating social considerations into Western Power’s transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy system for Western Australia. Her success in building strong and diverse professional teams that deliver social impact assessments, strategic engagement, environmental performance, land management, and statutory approvals is well known across industry and her contribution to social investment performance and innovation has been recognised by an Australian Institute of Energy “Women in Energy” Award.