Brad Riley

Brad Riley is a Research Fellow at the Australian National University's Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (CAEPR), affiliated with the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions. His work focuses on renewable energy implementation, energy efficiency, and demand management initiatives in remote communities, particularly in North West Australia.

• Current Role: Research Fellow, Zero Carbon Energy for the Asia Pacific Grand Challenge
• Research Themes: Indigenous Engagement with Renewable Energy, Regulatory Disparities, Climate Adaptation
• Projects: ZCEAP Fellow, Indigenous Engagement with Renewable Energy Industries program

His research bridges climate change policy, energy security, and Indigenous rights, emphasizing equity in energy transitions and resilience-building for remote populations. He has collaborated with communities in North West Australia to address energy poverty and regulatory barriers.

Riley’s publications highlight challenges in energy policy, focusing on temperature extremes exacerbating energy insecurity, prepayment tariffs, electric vehicle feasibility in remote areas, and Indigenous engagement in renewable energy projects. These works emphasize social equity, regulatory disparities, and community-specific solutions.

He is part of research groups including Indigenous peoples, cultures and knowledges; Adaptation, livelihoods and development in Asia and the Pacific; and Risk, vulnerability and resilience. Contact: Bradley.Riley@anu.edu.au | (02) 6125 4559