Power, Utilities and Renewables How is Protiviti different from other firms? As an energy consulting firm, Protiviti partners with power, utilities and renewables leaders to help achieve greater confidence in changing environments.In today’s rapidly evolving environment, a trusted renewable energy consultant, who not only provides relevant insights but delivers a combination of strategic vision, proven expertise and practical experience, can enhance the value of your business. With our diverse history of working across energy sectors, we provide clients with the necessary consulting and experience in renewable energy to solve any challenges. Survey January 22, 2026 5 min read Increasing future readiness: Energy and utilities leaders prioritising technology modernisation Protiviti’s Top Risks Report 2026 reveals key challenges shaping the energy utilities industry, including AI, cyber risk and supply chain resilience. Read more Challenges and opportunities Australia’s energy landscape Power, utilities and renewables are facing a number of critical challenges and trends in the Australian market, from infrastructure demands to calls to improve the customer experience to talent demands and much more. Learn More What we do Challenges and Opportunities Sectors we serve Our services Leadership Connect Sectors we serve Pro Briefcase Power and utilities Protiviti helps utility, pipeline and transmission companies identify, measure and manage their regulatory, financial, operational and technology-related risks. Our energy consulting professionals possess innovative expertise and a wide range of industry experiences. Pro Building office Renewables In the global transition to reduce carbon, all organisations are being impacted. As the renewable energy market expands, Protiviti helps Australian organisations use every advantage available to strengthen their competitive stance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Our power, utilities, and renewables consulting services In today’s rapidly evolving environment, a trusted energy consulting firm, that not only provides relevant insights but delivers a combination of strategic vision, proven expertise and practical experience, can enhance the value of your business. Our power, utilities and renewables consulting experts provide solutions tailored to your organisation and industry’s unique needs in the following areas: Optimise operations during challenging circumstances Operational efficiency Our energy consultants help you identify the people, processes and systems to optimise operations during challenging circumstances. This drives increased efficiency and scalability and makes the best use of technology and other resources to optimise the supply chain and working capital. Optimise operations during challenging circumstances Revamp processes to be more efficient and insightful Digital and advanced analytics Understand the opportunities represented by new technologies and apply them to improve performance:Leverage machine learning and AI to support advanced analyticsIdentify improvements and adopt digital transformation initiatives, such as robotic process automation Protect your business and your customers IT and OT cybersecurity Develop solutions in IT strategy, applications, cloud, security and privacy, and data and analytics: Adopt opportunistic business models that embrace IT and make effective use of emerging technology Master and maintain control over the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape Protect your business and your customers Understand market trends and opportunities Energy transition As the global energy sector shifts from fossil-based fuels to more renewable-based sources, clients need support. We assist with expertise in information technology, carbon smart technology, policy frameworks and market instruments, among others. Increased performance and efficiency in finance and accounting Workforce transformation (Managed services) Realise increased performance and efficiency in finance and accounting, integration, cash acceleration and more: Offload peak volume and transaction processing backlogs Design and implement shared services model Increased performance and efficiency in finance and accounting Leverage the power of new technologies Technology modernisation Leverage technology and digitalisation to help companies retain a competitive stance, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs: Establish a transformational programme to replace or update aging systems and software Improve productivity by revamping processes that are repetitive, time consuming and inefficient Combine data from mergers and acquisitions to unlock insights from data in different systems Integrate digital platforms to collaborate with ecosystem, reduce costs and provide operational transparency Support the evolution Transaction support Support the evolution of the business to capitalise on strategic opportunities: Achieve objectives while mastering compliance, investigations and risk management Analyse and support merger and acquisition integrations, restructuring and liquidity management Support the evolution Conduct ideation sessions to inspire team creativity. Innovation services Translate ideas into solutions that address challenges and create value: Build an inspiring organisational culture that promotes innovation and creative thinking Conduct ideation sessions to inspire team creativity Grow confidence to meet ever-changing business challenges Next-Gen internal audit Use internal audit to gain insight and grow confidence to meet ever-changing business challenges:Convert internal audit into a resource for business knowledge and analysisDevelop solutions that address complex business and industry compliance challenges Grow confidence to meet ever-changing business challenges Why choose Protiviti for renewable energy consulting in Australia Protiviti stands out among energy consulting firms in Australia through strong sector expertise and practical experience in power, utilities and renewables. We help organisations accelerate renewable projects, improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and manage risk. Our renewable consulting approach delivers local insights, digital capabilities and measurable outcomes. Featured insights PODCAST Podcast | Making the Energy Transition Bankable – with Alyse Mauro Mason and Geneviève Piché 26 min read In our latest edition of Board Perspectives, our conversation focuses on the challenge of guiding companies through an energy transition that requires significant capital, stronger risk governance, and early pathways to generating cash flow. As... SURVEY Top Risks 2026: Executive Perspectives & Growth Opportunities 8 min read Protiviti Top Risks Report 2026 shares executive insights on Gen AI, agentic AI, cyber threats and economic risks. SURVEY 2025 Global Finance Trends Survey 6 min read Finance trends 2025 report outlines CFO priorities, AI adoption in financial services, and finance transformation driving the future of finance. 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