Energy and Decarbonisation Minister, Amber-Jade Sanderson, has announced a key appointment to the board of Western Power.
Former Under Treasurer, Michael Barnes (pictured), has been appointed as the utility’s Deputy Chair.
Minister Sanderson said Mr Barnes’ 11 years’ 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.
“I congratulate Michael Barnes on his appointment to the Western Power Board,” she said.
“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.
“Western Power has a critical role to play in making WA a clean energy powerhouse and I am confident that Michael’s leadership will help drive us towards achieving our Made in WA plan.”
Owned by the people of Western Australia, investment in the Western Power network will be central to the State’s transition to renewable energy and the delivery of the Cook Government’s Made in WA plan, the Minister said.
The Minister also thanked long-standing board member Eva Skira for her service to Western Power. Ms Skira left the board at the end of her final term.
