The Albanese Government is pleased to confirm the appointment of Tony Chappel as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chair of the Clean Energy Regulator (CER).
Mr Chappel is a senior leader with the NSW public service with extensive experience leading regulatory and market-based bodies in the energy, climate and environmental sectors.
As CEO of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), he led the State’s statutory environmental regulator, overseeing compliance, enforcement, emissions monitoring and industrial regulation during a period of reform.
Previously, he was Executive General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Legal, Risk and Governance at the Australian Energy Market Operator, supporting national energy market reform and system planning.
The Clean Energy Regulator is responsible for administering many of the Government’s key climate and clean energy policies, including the Safeguard Mechanism, Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme, Guarantee of Origin Scheme, Nature Repair Market and the Renewable Energy Target, including the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
Mr Chappel succeeds David Parker AM, who led the CER since 2017.
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen welcomed Mr Chappel’s appointment and thanked Mr Parker for his outstanding contribution to the CER.
“Mr Chappel’s appointment comes at a pivotal time, with the Clean Energy Regulator’s work central to Australia’s energy transformation and progress towards net zero,” Minister Bowen said.
“He brings extensive experience leading statutory regulatory organisations, with a proven track record in governance, compliance and enforcement across complex operating environments including as CEO of the NSW EPA.
“The CER plays a critical role in delivering Australia’s clean energy transition, and Mr Chappel’s expertise and leadership will help ensure it continues to deliver Australia’s key climate and renewable energy programs with integrity.
“I also thank Mr Parker for his leadership in administering key climate and energy programs, including the Cheaper Home Batteries program and reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism and Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme.
“Over nearly a decade of service, David Parker has overseen one of the most significant periods of reform in Australia’s climate policy, and I thank him for his dedication and public service.”
