Western Australian Energy and Decarbonisation Minister, Amber-Jade Sanderson, has announced a key appointment to Western Power’s Board.
Former Western Australian Under Treasurer and distinguished public servant, Michael Barnes, will step up as the utility’s Deputy Chair as the state powers toward a renewable future.
The Western Australian Government said that Mr Barnes’ 11 years of experience as the state’s Under Treasurer makes him uniquely placed to drive Western Power through this critical period in the state’s energy transition.
As a publicly owned network operator, Western Power is a critical enabler of new renewable energy generation and economic development – and the State Government said that investment in the Western Power network will be central to Western Australia transition to renewable energy.
Ms Sanderson congratulated Mr Barnes on his appointment, and also thanked long-standing board member Eva Skira for her service to Western Power.
“After many years as Under Treasurer, I am pleased that Western Power will be able to harness his valuable experience as it navigates the clean energy transition,” she said.
“Western Power has a critical role to play in making Western Australia a clean energy powerhouse and I am confident that Michael’s leadership will help drive us towards achieving our Made in WA plan.
“I would also like to thank Eva Skira for her contribution to the organisation over many years.”
