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ZEB and Power Session

Tracks
Track 1
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
11:40 AM - 1:15 PM
Conference Centre - Auditorium

Speaker

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Stephen Lucas
Director
Warrnambool Bus & Motor Co

Session Chair

11:40 AM - 1:15 PM

Biography

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Mr Paul Morrissy
Senior Manager CES
RACV Commercial Energy Solutions

Powering the Shift: Smart Depot Charging for Australian Electric Buses

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Biography

Paul is Senior Manager, Renewable Solutions at RACV Commercial Energy Solutions, where he leads the strategy, design, and deployment of large-scale renewable energy technologies for commercial, retail, and transport sector clients across Australia. His remit spans EV charging infrastructure, battery energy storage, on-site solar generation, and integrated clean-energy systems. Drawing on RACV's operational experience managing live EV charging networks and battery assets, Paul brings a practitioner's perspective to fleet electrification. He advises organisations on charger selection and deployment models, network utilisation, demand management, and the commercial mechanics of using behind-the-meter assets to reduce peak charges and create new revenue streams.
Nick Carne
Director Delivery Energy Transition
Keolis

Zero‑Emission Bus Deployment and Complex Projects

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

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Mr Jack Kotlyar
Head of Green Transport
EnergyAustralia

Deployment changes everything: Real-world lessons from bus fleet electrification

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Biography

Jack Kotlyar is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the energy sector. As Head of Green Transport at EnergyAustralia, he is responsible for leading the company’s efforts to decarbonise the transport sector by identifying and scaling products and services for EnergyAustralia's Green Transport offerings. His team focuses on large-scale fleet and depot electrification, as well as expanding public charging networks to support the transition to electric mobility.
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Mr Chris Wolf
Director, Assets / Director, Safety
Busways

Beyond the Bus: Behind ZEB Transitioning

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Biography

Chris Wolf is one of Australia’s most experienced bus industry leaders, with more than 40 years of experience and deep expertise in fleet maintenance, asset management, service delivery, client partnership, and safety leadership. Today, Chris leads Busways’ asset and safety functions, overseeing more than 1,350 buses and 20 bus depots and workshops facilities. Chris has played a key role in the industry’s most significant operational and infrastructure transformations including most recently the transition to zero-emission bus fleets. Known for his pragmatic approach and deep operational knowledge, Chris is passionate about building capability, developing people, and driving continuous improvement.
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