EVENT | 9 December: A2EP's Decarbonising Commercial Buildings program launch
- A2EP
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read

Join us for a triple-header event as we launch A2EP's Decarbonising commercial buildings program!
We hope you can join us for part or all of our special event on Tuesday 9 December as we launch a new program for 2026 to help accelerate the decarbonisation of commercial buildings in Australia.
Learn from leading practitioners about what works, what doesn’t and what you can do today to prepare for decarbonising your building.
Hear about the tools, resources and programs available today to help you on your decarbonisation journey.
Get a sneak peek at what will be coming from A2EP across 2026 to support your energy transition.
Agenda for the day below. Limited places are available, register now!
Electrification site tours in inner Sydney
(NB: transport between sites will be via tram at attendee's own expense.)

11:15am - 12:30
McKell Building, 2-4 Rawson Place, Sydney
Cromwell Property Group has overseen a 12-month, multi-million-dollar conversion of the McKell Building's outdated commercial gas-fired heating system to an electric heat-recovery reverse cycle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for the 24,000 sqm CBD building.
Ticket pricing:
A2EP members: $80.00 + GST
A2EP non-members: $160.00 + GST

UNSW, Kensington campus
1:15 - 2:30pm
UNSW Sydney has completed Stage 1 of its Electrification Program, retrofitting 13 major buildings across 80,000 m² GFA, removing all fossil gas use. Powered by 100% renewable electricity, Stage 1 avoids over 800 tonnes of CO2e annually, while demonstrating a scalable, and sector-leading blueprint for zero-emissions university infrastructure with minimal disruption. The project delivered full electrification of buildings across Kensington, Paddington, and David Phillips Field campuses, including commercial kitchens, student housing, galleries and childcare.
Ticket pricing:
A2EP members: $80.00 + GST
A2EP non-members: $160.00 + GST
Program launch - Decarbonising commercial buildings

3:15 - 5:00pm
ILUMINA, Level 2, Room 2.02, 1 Elizabeth St, Sydney
Speakers include:
Jarrod Leak, A2EP CEO
Jose Bilbao, UNSW Senior Manager, Energy and Utilities Management
David Deller, National Sustainability Manager, Cromwell Property Group
Connor McCauley, Head of Sustainability, Australia & New Zealand, JLL Australia
Peter Haenke, A2EP Program Director - Commercial
Light refreshments will be provided during the presentation.
Ticket pricing:
A2EP members: FREE
A2EP non-members: FREE
Networking drinks

5:00 - 8:00pm
Panorama Bar at The International, Level 9, 25 Martin Place, Sydney
Drinks and canapes will be provided.
Ticket pricing:
A2EP members: FREE
A2EP non-members: $140.00 + GST
Register for one or all parts of this special event!




