Centre for Policy Futures

Dr Lynette Molyneaux

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Researcher biography

Dr Lynette Molyneaux is a University of Queensland Amplify Research Fellow.

Her research interests include climate and energy policy, frameworks to facilitate adaptation to a fast changing world and resilience in energy systems.

Previously, an Advance Queensland Research Fellow, she considered the Queensland economy’s resilience to a global energy transition. As part of the Fellowship she created a Queensland Energy Database and a report on strategies to adapt to a global energy transition.

Lynette was a researcher with the Global Change Institute for several years including investigating the feasibility of using Galilee Basin coal for energy poverty reduction in India and how to deliver a competitive Australian power system by 2030. Prior to her work with the Global Change Institute Lynette researched alternative systems for carbon abatement with particular emphasis on incentives for investment in abatement technologies.

Before her academic pursuits, Lynette worked for many years in the Information Technology sector in a variety of roles including financial analysis, product management, relationship management, and financial management.

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Publications

Book Chapter (1)
Journal Articles (11)
Data Collection (1)
Thesis (1)
Research Reports (8)
Working Papers (3)

Book Chapter

Molyneaux, Lynette and Sue, Keith (2021). Policy frameworks and institutions for decarbonisation: the energy sector as ‘litmus test’. Transitioning to a prosperous, resilient and carbon-free economy: a guide for decision makers. (pp. 7-37) edited by Kenneth G. H. Baldwin, Mark Howden, Michael H. Smith, Karen Hussey and Peter J. Dawson. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781316389553.003

Journal Articles

Lashmar, N., Wade, B., Molyneaux, L. and Ashworth, P. (2023). Activating electricity system demand response for commercial and industrial organisations. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 30 (3-4), 1-21. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2023.2242317
Lashmar, N., Wade, B., Molyneaux, L. and Ashworth, P. (2023). Business case or paradoxical decision-making frame? What's influencing Australian managers' participation in energy demand response. Energy Research and Social Science, 102 103197, 103197. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2023.103197
Lashmar, N., Wade, B., Molyneaux, L. and Ashworth, P. (2022). Motivations, barriers, and enablers for demand response programs: a commercial and industrial consumer perspective. Energy Research & Social Science, 90 102667, 102667. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2022.102667
Molyneaux, Lynette and Foster, John (2020). Failing to prepare is preparing to fail: how industrial policy can prepare regional Queensland for a global energy transition. Australasian Journal of Regional Studies, 26 (2), 132-163.
Molyneaux, Lynette and Head, Brian (2020). Why information and transparency about electricity matter: fragmentation of governance and accountability under New Public Management. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 79 (1) 1467-8500.12404, 143-164. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.12404
Molyneaux, Lynette, Brown, Colin, Wagner, Liam and Foster, John (2016). Measuring resilience in energy systems: insights from a range of disciplines. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 59, 1068-1079. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.01.063
Molyneaux, Lynette, Wagner, Liam and Foster, John (2016). Rural electrification in India: Galilee Basin coal versus decentralised renewable energy micro grids. Renewable Energy, 89, 422-436. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2015.12.002
Wagner, Liam, Lynette Molyneaux and Foster, John (2014). The magnitude of the impact of a shift from coal to gas under a Carbon Price. Energy Policy, 66, 280-291. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.11.003
Molyneaux, Lynette, Froome, Craig, Wagner, Liam and Foster, John (2013). Australian power: can renewable technologies change the dominant industry view?. Renewable Energy, 60, 215-221. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2013.05.009
Molyneaux, Lynette, Wagner, Liam, Froome, Craig and Foster, John (2012). Resilience and electricity systems: A comparative analysis. Energy Policy, 47, 188-201. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.04.057
Molyneux, Lynette, Dargusch, Paul and Safa, Mohammad (2011). Corporate organizational change in a carbon-constrained world: the case of the West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement Project in the tropical savannas of Australia. International Journal of Business and Management Science, 4 (2), 176-190.

Data Collection

Molyneaux, Lynette (2019). Queensland Energy DataBase. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2019.364

Thesis

Molyneaux, Lynette (2016). Resilience in energy systems: Concepts, metrics and macro-economic effects. PhD Thesis, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.65

Research Reports

Maher, Ray, Ahmad, Mubeen, Fidelman, Pedro, Franks, Daniel, Fuller, Richard, Hyland, Peter, Junior, Patrick, Kenway, Steven, Ly, Leo, Molyneaux, Lynette, Sharma, Rahul, Sipe, Neil, Sochacka, Beata, Sockhill, Nicola and Webster-Mannison, Marci (2023). SM Bay City - Sustainability Framework: pathways for achieving sustainability outcomes in Manila Bay. Manila, The Phillipines: SM Prime.
Yarnold, Jennifer , Marston, Greg , Mackey, Brendan , McVeigh, John , Rolfe, John , Dale, Allan , Babacan, Hurriyet , Lyons, Ben , Deane, Felicity , Molyneaux, Lynette , Plint, Neville , Newlands, Maxine , Keenan-Jones, Duncan , Quiggin, John , Lovelock, Catherine , Birch, Jacob , Ashford, Graham , Maguire, Rowena , Butler, Don and Doran-Browne, Natalie (2022). Decarbonising Queensland: Four pillars toward a resilient and inclusive low-carbon economy. Policy Futures Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Maher, R., Buchan, R., Littleboy, A., MacLean, K., Molyneaux, L., Stringer, M. and Valenta, R. (2021). Mining transitions and climate change: a research synthesis to inform CRC TiME strategy. Perth, WA, Australia: CRC TiME.
Molyneaux, Lynette (2021). Queensland Energy Storage Manufacturing Plan 2020. Brisbane: Centre for Policy Futures.
Molyneaux, Lynette (2021). Roadmap to Queensland's Renewable Energy Target (QRET). Brisbane: Centre for Policy Futures.
Foster, John, Froome, Craig, Greig, Chris, Hoegh- Guldberg, Ove, Meredith, Paul, Molyneaux, Lynette, Saha, Tapan, Wagner, Liam and Ball, Barry (2013). Delivering a competitive Australian power system Part 3: a better way to competitive power in 2035. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, Global Change Institute.
Foster, John, Froome, Craig, Greig, Chris, Hoegh- Guldberg, Ove, Paul, Meredith, Molyneaux, Lynette, Saha, Tapan, Wagner, Liam and Ball, Barry (2013). Delivering a competitive Australian power system Part 2: the challenges, the scenarios. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, Global Change Institute.
Ball, Barry, Ehmann, Bertram, Foster, John, Froome, Craig, Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove, Meredith, Paul, Molyneaux, Lynette, Saha, Tapan and Wagner, Liam (2011). Delivering a competitive Australian power system Part 1: Australia’s Global Position. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, Global Change Institute.

Working Papers

Molyneaux, Lynette, Brown, Colin, Wagner, Liam and Foster, John (2016). Resilience, coal and the macroeconomy. 2-2016. Energy Economics and Management Group.
Molyneaux, Lynette, Brown, Colin, Wagner, Liam and Foster, John (2016). Measuring resilience in electricity generation: an empirical analysis. 1-2016. School of Economics, Energy Economics and Management Group.
Molyneaux, Lynette, Wagner, Liam and Foster, John (2015). Rural electrification in India: Galilee Basin coal versus decentralised renewable energy micro grids. EEMG Working Papers. 2015-8. Energy Economics and Management Group, University of Queensland.

Areas of research

Environment, Energy and Sustainability