Exploring heat vulnerability of the Australian population during the loss of electricity supply

Alexandra Bratanova, Haohui Chen, Hien Pham, Ainura Tursunalieva, Simon Dunstall, Emma Schleiger and Rob Dunne

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Abstract: This report explores the vulnerability of the Australian population to extreme heat events compounded by electricity supply loss (LOS), a growing risk due to climate change and infrastructure stress. In collaboration with Energy Networks Australia, CSIRO developed a heat vulnerability index using the Exposure-Sensitivity-Adaptive capacity (ESA) framework to assess risk across approximately 61,800 Statistical Area Level 1 (SA1) regions. The study identifies geographic patterns of vulnerability and provides strategic, tactical, and operational recommendations for enhancing community resilience. The findings support the integration of vulnerability mapping into energy sector planning and emergency response to better protect public health during heatwave-induced power outages.

Keywords: heat vulnerability; Australian population; power outage; sensitivity; adaptive capacity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H42 H51 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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