The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of Monique Conheady as Energy Safe Victoria’s (ESV) new Commissioner and Chairperson.
Conheady will work closely with Deputy Chairperson and Commissioner Michelle Groves, as well as Commissioner Sarah McDowell, on the three-member ESV Commission.
“Ms Conheady brings exceptional public and private sector board experience in developing technologies for the energy transition that will be vital for Energy Safe Victoria as more renewable technologies enter our daily lives,” Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio said.
“The safety of our energy systems is a high priority, and Energy Safe Victoria plays a key role in ensuring the safety of Victorians as we work towards net zero by 2045,” Minister D’Ambrosio stated.
With extensive experience in the energy sector, the State Government said Conheady brings strong regulatory governance expertise and technical qualifications in civil and environmental engineering.
Conheady, who is now chair of Cremorne Digital Hub, is driving the growth of Victoria’s digital ecosystem. She also serves as a non-executive director of the Environmental Protection Authority of Victoria and formerly served as deputy chair of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation as well as chair of the Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria.
She also has a wealth of expertise in the private sector as the co-founder and CEO of the renowned carsharing company Flexicar and as a co-founder, director, and deputy chair of DC Power Co, an electricity supplier specialising in solar-powered homes.
As chair of JET Charge, which supplies and installs electric vehicle (EV) chargers, she has extensive experience in developing energy technologies, especially EV charging.
“The safety of Victorians and our energy systems is paramount, and I am proud to be able to contribute as Energy Safe Victoria plays a key role in the state’s once-in-a-generation transition to renewables,” Conheady said.
ESV’s responsibilities include supervising the industry’s safety management schemes, safety cases, and safety plans for the design, construction, and maintenance of Victoria’s electricity, gas, and pipeline networks, as well as regulating compliance with legislation pertaining to bushfire mitigation, appliances, installations, and energy efficiency.
