DrEd Langham

Dr Ed Langham is an Associate Professor and Research Director with the Energy Futures team at the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF). He specialises in energy systems change, with over 20 years experience spanning the private and public sectors in Australia and the Pacific. Ed’s research domains cover energy strategy and planning, business model development, open data mapping tools and regulatory reform for the new energy landscape. Using participatory research methods, his work brings government, industry, communities and energy consumers together to co‑design practical policy, regulatory and business model innovations.

His research contributes to a faster a fairer clean energy transition by demonstrating how everyday technologies—like rooftop solar, home batteries, electric vehicles and energy‑efficient upgrades—can deliver real benefits at scale, especially those who are often left out of new clean‑energy opportunities.

His projects have shaped energy utility, state government and energy market policy, supported major innovation programs in thousands of homes, and delivered award‑winning community initiatives. He supervises PhD students in just transitions and sustainable business models and is a frequent commentator and invited speaker at energy industry events.

His experience includes working on the NSW Government Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) solar program, consulting in planning for energy efficient building design, and advising Pacific governments on energy efficiency and renewable energy development in Fiji and Samoa.

Ed is current member of the Australian Energy Market Operator's Consumer Panel, advising on consumer and community benefit relating to the production of the 2028 integrated System Plan. He sits on the Board for the Schumacher Institute for Sustainable Systems, holds a PhD on collaborative business model innovation in the clean energy transition and a Master of International Environmental Law, focussing on legal frameworks for climate change mitigation.