The NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub supports the NSW Government’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050 and the recently updated objective to reduce emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2030.

A Decarbonisation Innovation Study released in 2020 identified 65 opportunities for NSW that could potentially reduce emissions and provide economic benefit.

What is the Decarb Hub?

The Hub was established in June 2022 with funding from the NSW Government through the Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer and The NSW Environmental Trust.

We support our three Networks to accelerate and attract investment into decarbonisation tech and services projects in NSW as we work towards net zero. The Hub fosters collaboration, partnerships and projects between industry, researchers and government to drive decarbonisation forward in NSW and beyond.
The Decarb Hub is co-hosted by UNSW and the University of Newcastle and supported by leading universities across NSW. We’re funded by the NSW Government and the member universities, supporting the NSW Government’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050 and a 50% reduction on 2005 levels by 2030.

Technology Readiness Levels

The Hub supports the development, demonstration, deployment and commercialisation of technologies from TRL 3 to TRL 6. We aim to bridge the gap between research and viability. For background on Technology Readiness Levels and the Commercial Readiness Index, see this paper produced by ARENA.

Coordinating action

Land and Primary Industries Network – NSW Decarbonisation Hub

Land and Primary Industries Network

Coordinating and aligning efforts in the next wave of sustainable primary industry practices, the sector is a significant contributor to NSW’s emissions.

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Electrification and Energy Systems Network – NSW Decarbonisation Hub

Electrification and Energy Systems Network

Accelerating renewable energy solutions and supporting the uptake of electrification in other sectors.

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Power Fuels including Hydrogen Network – NSW Decarbonisation Hub

Power Fuels including Hydrogen Network

Growing a sustainable NSW hydrogen industry and unlocking decarbonisation opportunities for many hard-to-abate sectors beyond 2030.

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Leadership Team

Scientia Prof. Deo Prasad AO FTSE
Scientia Prof. Deo Prasad AO FTSE

CEO, NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub

Prof. Ben Smith
Prof. Ben Smith

Network Lead, Land & Primary Industries

Prof. John Fletcher
Prof. John Fletcher

Network Lead, Electrification & Energy Systems

Prof. Rose Amal
Prof. Rose Amal

Network Lead, Powerfuels including Hydrogen

Mark Lewis
Mark Lewis

Business Manager, Electrification & Energy Systems

James Christian
James Christian

Business Manager, Powerfuels including Hydrogen Network

Caitlin MacPhail
Caitlin MacPhail

Hub Engagement & Communications Lead

Advisory Board

Niall Blair (Chair)
Niall Blair (Chair)
Kim Middleton
Kim Middleton
Amy Kean
Amy Kean
Clare Sykes
Clare Sykes
Lester Partridge
Lester Partridge
Dr Chris Armstrong
Dr Chris Armstrong
Andrew Lewis
Andrew Lewis

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