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As the energy transition in Australia and New Zealand accelerates, the ability to develop, finance, and operate renewable energy projects is becoming increasingly complex. Success now demands more than technical delivery, it requires a deep understanding of market risk, community engagement, and long-term asset management.From battery storage financing to the growing importance of social license, this episode explores navigating risk, engaging communities, and why having a long-term view matters more than ever, as Australia navigates away from the traditional model of centralised coal and gas toward a more renewables centred generation stack.In this episode of Transmission, Wendel joined by Dennis Freedman, Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Aquila Clean Energy. Over the course of the conversation, you'll hear about:Aquila Clean Energy's approach to battery storage: Why being comfortable with merchant risk is vital and how the debt market's view on batteries is changing.The challenge of modelling batteries vs. wind and solar: Why volatility and spread are what matter for storage revenues.Australia vs. New Zealand: Comparing two very different energy systems, from hydro dominance to nodal pricing structures.Social license and misinformation: Why community engagement is becoming the biggest challenge for new projects and how developers can get it right.The future of the grid: Why replacing coal requires not just generation, but massive investment in transmission and why politics is increasingly slowing the transition.Mentioned in the episodeDennis is a member of the Clean Energy Council, if you would like to learn more about the CEC, head over to their website. About our guestDennis Freedman is Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Aquila Clean Energy, where he oversees the development, construction, and operation of renewable and storage projects across the region. With nearly 20 years of experience in the energy industry, Dennis brings a long-term perspective to market risk, community engagement, and what it really takes to scale clean energy infrastructure.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

As the energy transition in Australia and New Zealand accelerates, the ability to develop, finance, and operate renewable energy projects is becoming increasingly complex. Success now demands more than technical delivery, it requires a deep understanding of market risk, community engagement, and long-term asset management.From battery storage financing to the growing importance of social license, this episode explores navigating risk, engaging communities, and why having a long-term view matters more than ever, as Australia navigates away from the traditional model of centralised coal and gas toward a more renewables centred generation stack.In this episode of Transmission, Wendel joined by Dennis Freedman, Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Aquila Clean Energy. Over the course of the conversation, you'll hear about:Aquila Clean Energy's approach to battery storage: Why being comfortable with merchant risk is vital and how the debt market's view on batteries is changing.The challenge of modelling batteries vs. wind and solar: Why volatility and spread are what matter for storage revenues.Australia vs. New Zealand: Comparing two very different energy systems, from hydro dominance to nodal pricing structures.Social license and misinformation: Why community engagement is becoming the biggest challenge for new projects and how developers can get it right.The future of the grid: Why replacing coal requires not just generation, but massive investment in transmission and why politics is increasingly slowing the transition.Mentioned in the episodeDennis is a member of the Clean Energy Council, if you would like to learn more about the CEC, head over to their website. About our guestDennis Freedman is Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Aquila Clean Energy, where he oversees the development, construction, and operation of renewable and storage projects across the region. With nearly 20 years of experience in the energy industry, Dennis brings a long-term perspective to market risk, community engagement, and what it really takes to scale clean energy infrastructure.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Afternoon Headlines: Donald Trump’s 'Liberation Day' Tariffs have come into effect, Virginia Giuffre failed to appear in a Perth Court and an Australian teenager breaks 57-year-old sprinting record. Deep Dive: We’ve been promised plenty from our politicians, but how do we really stop our soaring power bills and create a safe and reliable energy future? In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Chris O’Keefe from the Clean Energy Council who believes renewables are the answer and that it’s a tough reality our nation needs to face. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government has rolled out its Cheaper Home Batteries Program which could save people who install a new solar and battery system up to $2,300 a year. Former 2GB and 9News broadcaster and current Clean Energy Council spokesman Chris O'Keefe told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, " If you've got rooftop solar, people listening right now know it saves them money." "If you put a household battery with it, it can save you, instead of $1,300 a year, $2,300 a year off your power bill." "The idea is bring the upfront cost down to make it more enticing for people to do it, and that benefits everybody because we've got one in four Australians that have got rooftop solar panels, yet only one in 40 have home batteries." "So, clearly there's an opportunity there to plug that gap. If we plug it, it's good for people's bills." O'Keefe continued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Clean Energy Council has conduct a survey that shows close to 70 per cent of Australians support the need to build more renewable energy projects. CEC Spokesperson Chris O’Keefe told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "Our industry is building solar farms, wind farms, batteries backed up by gas." "That's what we're doing and we're creating billions of dollars of investment and 40,000 jobs in the next five years." "We're talking about an industry that stands on its own two feet and can not just coexist, but partner with existing industries," Chris O'Keefe said. "Coal fired power stations are old, and they need to be replaced." "They're not going to be replaced by new coal fired power stations because there is no proposal, nor is there any money behind it to build new coal fired power," he continued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean Energy Council's Con Hristodoulidis on the huge, universal value of home battery storage – and why education will be crucial to unlocking it. Plus: Rooftop solar has a big month, with a small twist.

On this first ClimaTech Edition of Great Minds, we're pleased to welcome Joe Curtatone, President of the Northeast Clean Energy Council, ahead of the ClimaTech 2024 event, June 3-5, 2024. More information on ClimaTech can be found at https://advertisingweek.com/event/climatech-2024 

Is the Eraring coal extension a good deal? Plus: Kane Thornton from the Clean Energy Council discusses GenCost, AEMO, CIS, Made in Australia and what the US is up to.

In this episode we're joined by Kane Thornton, the CEO of the Clean Energy Council. If you're in the Australian solar industry then it's worth a listen:0:00 - Intro6:48 - CEC criticism10:38 - Retailer's code of conduct - Approved Solar Retailer & NetCC20:25 - Products accreditation/assurance 26:38 - Safety and compliance31:56 - Installer accreditation program40:40 - Will the CEC go bust and do they care about smaller solar installers?45:28 - Modern Slavery46:57 - Certificates and potential for battery incentive49:22 - Maturity of Australian solar industry and exporting to the world52:07 - Outro Get your Moto-Electro shirt here: https://www.motoelectro.com.au/shopJust Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Clean Energy Council's Christiaan Zuur on the work being done to cut delays and costs for grid connections. Plus: NSW releases roadmap to coal-free grid.

Oliver Yates (pictured) wants Victoria to capitalise on the wonderful wind resource of Bass Strait and has given oxygen to this idea through the Sentient Impact Group, a company he now heads after a long spell with Clean Energy Finance Corporation. Oliver was one of the many speakers at the June 22 conference - "State Energy Summit Victoria" - organized by the Clean Energy Council. Not only does Oliver want Australia to move as quickly as it can to renewable energy sources, but he also wants to see that happen as we protect other species and so his group has developed what it calls the "Forever Fund" - he discusses that in this episode and more detail about that matter can be found on the group's website. If passion alone can make something happen, Oliver already has floating wind turbines in the Bass Strait. Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-mclean/message

As I continue to explore the knowledge and wisdom of people around the world working to build and strengthen their communities, I've been uncovering inspiring examples of local initiatives striving for a carbon neutral future. Inspired to act by the global efforts to reduce nonrenewable fuel dependence and to uncouple their essential infrastructure from fossil fuels, communities have taken it upon themselves to do their part to transition towards a sustainable future even if governments at the national level have been lagging behind. One of the more advanced of these community projects with a track record of enduring change and resilience is that of the community of Hepburn Shire in Victoria, Australia where a community partnership called Hepburn Z-NET is working to make the Hepburn Shire the first zero-net emission shire in Australia.  One of the people who has been instrumental in organizing community efforts to come together around the goal of net zero emissions is Taryn Lane. Taryn designed and led the Hepburn Shire Z-NET project which modeled a “whole municipality” 100% renewable and carbon-neutral pathway.  For the past decade Taryn has also managed Hepburn Wind, the first and largest community-owned renewable energy facility in Australia. The 4.1MW wind farm hosts two turbines, called Gale and Gusto, that produce enough clean energy to power more than 2000 homes. She has also undertaken a Churchill Scholarship looking at community energy projects around the world. Taryn is also a founding director of the Australian Wind Alliance and the Coalition for Community Energy.  She has recently developed two best practice community engagement guides for large scale renewable energy developments for both the Victorian Government and the Clean Energy Council. The project is open source and a best practice approach to bottom-up transition. In this interview we discuss a wide range of topics from the more technical side like the breadth of factors in calculating the emissions impact of a community, the various technologies needed for a resilient system throughout the year, and strategic financial planning in the long term to reach goals that are out of reach at the beginning.We also dive deep into the community organization aspects which are essential to success lik gaining the trust of local residents, bringing together people from various sectors, managing expectations, and including diverse voices in each level of decision making.  I especially recommend sticking around to the end of the interview when Taryn gives her advice for people looking to start similar initiatives in their own communities and where they can find tools and resources to help them get started. Join the discord discussion channel to answer the weekly questions and learn new skills with the whole community Links: http://hepburnznet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Z-Net_CTP_Screen-1.pdf  https://hepburnznet.org.au/ hepburnwind.com.au https://www.instagram.com/hepburnenergy/ https://www.facebook.com/HepburnZnet https://c4ce.net.au/knowledge-hub/

There are more than three million homes across Australia that have rooftop solar, but with installation costs in the thousands, it can be difficult to figure out if it makes sense for you. This ep gives you all the shortcuts to figure it out, including how to optimise your investment if you already have a system. The first thing Mia and Dinah discuss is that if you are thinking about getting solar, get clear on why you are considering it. Is it an economic decision only or for the environmental impact or for some other reasons? It's also important to do some basic research about solar so you know what you should consider. Dinah recommends using the Clean Energy Councils's solar buying guide to get some basic understanding (Link in Resources below).  Understanding if your house has the appropriate conditions - north facing and slope of the roof - is important to know. Understand your energy consumption - as this is the main source of savings as feed-in tariffs are much lower than they used to be.  Know yourself - will you be willing to change your energy patterns to make the most of your system?  Think about how long you are planning to stay in your home to take into account as part of your investment decision. How are you going to fund the purchase and what other costs will there be? Once you have decided to explore it, get a couple of quotes to compare. You can use a service like Solar Quotes to get a number of quotes from providers that are accredited by the Clean Energy Council. Providers will also help you with rebates available to support the system purchase. The things the quotes should include are: a site-specific system design (which takes into account shade at different times of the year) a performance estimate  an itemised list of components/products  a clear breakdown of costs, including the total value of any discounts or rebates  warranty (including STC snd state-based rebates) full terms and conditions of sale. The providers will provide a return on investment calculation but make sure you think about: the time horizon - do you plan to live in the house for that time period? will your energy consumption patterns change? what other costs will there be (eg buying more roof tiles)? what else you would do with the money? You may also wish to consider a battery, however, for most people, this doesn't make economic sense and fewer than 10% of new installations include a battery. The costs start around $4k plus installation costs. You need to consider the same factors and you need to make sure the battery can be fully charged from your solar panels even in winter. In addition, for most people, the time to make a return is longer than the warranty period, so this is probably not something to do for purely economic reasons. For both solar PV and batteries, those that make the best returns are those that are willing to change their behaviour by downloading the apps and optimising your usage.  If you already have solar, it's important to understand the feed-in tariff and the implications when choosing an electricity provider and a plan. The feed-in tariffs have been falling across the board in the past few years. The higher the solar feed-in tariff (i.e. what you get for ‘exporting' power), the lower the discount on electricity the household draws from the grid (i.e. what you pay for ‘importing' power). In order to secure the highest solar feed-in tariff, you will need to choose the plan that offers the lowest discount on electricity imported from the grid. This means that if you usually export a lot of power to the grid, you should go for the highest feed-in tariff. If you end up using most of the power your system generates and only export a little bit on occasion, you should go for the highest discount. For comparison shopping, Canstar seems to have the most comprehensive list of the feed-in tariffs on offer by the various retailers in each state (make sure you scroll to the bottom past the promoted results and you'll see the complete lists for each state). You can also use the government comparison sites but they are a bit confusing when it comes to taking into account the feed-in tariff and therefore their results may be a bit hard to understand. RESOURCES Clean Energy Council - Solar Buying Guide Solar Quotes - get 3 quotes on a PV system Energy.gov.au - Available rebates Canstar - compare feed-in tariffs SHARE Please head to the Life Admin Life Hacks Facebook,  Insta, or Linked In pages to connect with listeners and share your thoughts, questions, or suggestions.

Today, we're going to discuss the energy transition and the investment opportunity of decarbonisation, with a focus on the solar industry. This episode is proudly sponsored by Instyle Solar, one of the largest solar companies in Australia, and a Clean Energy Council-approved retailer. Not only is solar a clean energy solution, but there are plenty of financial benefits as well, some of which we'll touch on later in this episode. So, own, don't rent your power. Instyle Solar are offering the Equity Mates community 10% off a new solar system.Book a personalised solar consultation with Instyle Solar's experts to start - head to instylesolar.com/mates. *****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - sign up to our email list here. And visit this page if you love everything Equity Mates and want to support our work.Have you just started investing? Listen to Get Started Investing – Equity Mates series that breaks down all the fundamentals you need to feel confident to start your journey.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more at or check out our Youtube channel.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This episode contained sponsored content from Instyle Solar. *****Equity Mates Investing Podcast is a product of Equity Mates Media. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast or video. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kenny Keogh is the Chief Operating Officer at UON. Working his way through the ranks of the family run organization, Kenny has watch UON transform from a small business to a company that now employees over 300 staff. UON is a Western Australian integrated energy company providing turnkey solutions to the resources sector and beyond.Get in contact with The Rental Journal PodcastWebsite: https://www.therentaljournal.com/contact-usEmail: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comTimestamps[01:23] - How did you first become involved in the equipment rental industry?[05:06] - Kenny talks about the history of UON[07:48] - What does it mean to be your own manufacturer?[10:08] - How important is it to keep you on an Australian family owned business?[12:16] - Kenny talks about UON being recognised by the Clean Energy Council and what it means for their business[15:48] - Can you talk through the breadth of products and services you offer?[17:18] - How has technology evolved over the years within UON?[20:41] - Who do you think played a big influence on you from a mentor perspective?[23:56] - If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would you say?[27:12] - How do you define success?

In Episode 24 of First Fuel, we bring you a panel discussion from the joint opening plenary of All-Energy Australia and Energy Efficiency Expo hosted by Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel on the eve of the 2020 Federal Budget. Luke is joined by Anna Skarbek from ClimateWorks Australia, Amanda McKenzie from the Climate Council, Eytan Lenko from Beyond Zero Emissions, Ian Learmonth from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Kane Thornton from the Clean Energy Council to discuss how we can accelerate a clean economic recovery in Australia. Mentioned in this episode: Special Report on Sustainable Recovery (IEA and IMF) https://www.iea.org/reports/sustainable-recovery Stimulus spending by nation (Carbon brief) https://www.carbonbrief.org/coronavirus-tracking-how-the-worlds-green-recovery-plans-aim-to-cut-emissions Decarbonisation Futures (ClimateWorks Australia) https://www.climateworksaustralia.org/resource/decarbonisation-futures-solutions-actions-and-benchmarks-for-a-net-zero-emissions-australia/ Clean Jobs Plan (Climate Council) https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/clean-jobs-plan/ Million Jobs Plan (Beyond Zero Emissions) https://millionjobs.org.au A Clean Recovery (Clean Energy Council) https://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/advocacy-initiatives/a-clean-recovery To register for upcoming virtual sessions as part of All-Energy Australia and Energy Efficiency Expo visit: All-Energy Australia all-energy.com.au Energy Efficiency Expo energyefficiencyexpo.com.au Connect with our guests: Find Amanda McKenzie at https://twitter.com/@McKenzieAmanda Find Anna Skarbek at https://twitter.com/Anna_Skarbek Find Eytan Lenko at https://twitter.com/eytanlenko Find Ian Learmonth at https://twitter.com/ilearmonth Fina Kane Thornton at https://twitter.com/kanethornton Connect with us: Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil Email us at firstfuel@eec.org.au To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga’s speaking with Rachel Watson about diversity on boards and what that means to her and her organisations.Rachel is the CEO of Pacific Hydro and Chair of the Clean Energy Council. Prior to joining Pacific Hydro, Rachel worked as in-house counsel in Sydney and Melbourne for Orica Ltd, and spent three years in Japan working for a major turbine supplier.She has over 20 years’ experience in major transactions and leading teams in a wide range of business functions.Aside from her current board roles with Pacific Hydro and Clean Energy Council, Rachel was also formerly on the boards of Uniting Care Kildonan and MS Base Ltd.Contact Rachel or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-watson-80b77643/Resources mentioned in this episode:Your body language may shape who you are: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_areFOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au

Simon Holmes à Court is senior advisor to the Climate and Energy College at Melbourne University and sits on the board of the Smart Energy Council. He recently wrote and article in the Guardian on "How Australia's state energy ministers are turning the tables on Angus Taylor" We asked him to respond point by point to Angus Taylors recent presentation to the Clean Energy Council's Energy Ministerial Forum. His analysis is most illuminating. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/environmental-as-anything/message

Energy Ministers from every State in Australia as (and the Federal Minister for Emissions) met under the auspices of the Clean Energy Council on 8 July, 2020 to discuss their plans for rapid transition to renewable prosperity (and offer obfuscation & excuses for his Abject Failure). Environmental as Anything edited their presentations into this report. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/environmental-as-anything/message

As COVID-19 restrictions start to ease in many parts of the world, economic recovery plans are taking shape to stimulate jobs and growth. A recent Clean Energy Council report demonstrated how renewable energy could create an estimated 50,000 new jobs and inject approximately AUD 50 billion worth of investment in Australia, particularly in regional areas where projects would be located. Whether it’s the Australian Outback or rural Southeast Asia, people in remote areas all over the world deserve affordable and reliable connectivity to survive and thrive, and it’s important that remote places aren’t left behind in the renewable energy transition. Aurecon’s Harriet Floyd speaks to Clean Energy Council’s Director of Energy Transformation Lillian Patterson about the potential for economic recovery through investment in renewable energy, while Ekistica’s Lachlan McLeod shares the opportunities and challenges of delivering renewable energy projects to regional areas. Find us online at aurecongroup.com/podcast or email us at engineeringreimagined@aurecongroup.com.

In Episode 3 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel talks to Tennant Reed, Head of Climate, Energy and Environment Policy at Australian Industry Group, about how COVID-19 is impacting Australia's manufacturing sector and the opportunities to drive economic recovery alongside a clean energy transition. Mentioned in this episode: Tennant's article on falling energy prices Ai Group's Performance of Manufacturing Index - April 2020 Innes Willox's address to the Clean Energy Council's 'A Clean Recovery' summit First Fuel Episode 2: Energy efficiency and economic stimulus with Brian Motherway Listen live: To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of the First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts Contact us: Questions? Comments? Email us at firstfuel@eec.org.au

Today’s guest is Phil Giudice, Board Member at Ambri, FirstFuel, PRIME Coalition, Clean Air Task Force and NE Clean Energy Council. Most recently, Phil was the CEO of Ambri. Ambri, formerly Liquid Metal Battery Corporation, is a technology company creating cost effective, reliable, wide spread grid electricity storage solutions, enabling separation of power demand from power supply. Phil has more than 30 years' experience in the energy industry as a geologist, consultant, executive, and state official.Phil was appointed by US Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu to US DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewables Advisory Committee as well as its State Energy Advisory Board. In addition, he is a board member for the energy business leadership trade group Advanced Energy Economy as well as the efficiency start up FirstFuel. Prior to Ambri, Phil served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Undersecretary of Energy and as Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources, the state agency with primary responsibility for fulfilling Governor Deval Patrick's vision for a clean energy future. Prior to his service in the Patrick-Murray Administration, Phil was senior vice president and board member at EnerNOC, a start-up providing electricity demand-management services to businesses, institutions, utilities, and grid operators that became a public company in 2007. He was previously a senior partner and leader of Mercer Management Consulting's global energy utilities practice for 20 years. He started his career as a metals exploration geologist with Freeport-McMoRan and with Chevron. Phil is also active in the nonprofit realm, having help found the Center for Effective Philanthropy and serving as Board Chair for 8 years as well as currently serving on the President's Council of ACCION. In addition, he completed full terms on the boards of the City Year Boston, First Parish Church of Wayland, and Haitian Health Foundation. He was also the founding chair of Boston Cares. Phil is a geologist (B.S. from University of New Hampshire and M.S. in Economic Geology from the University of Arizona) and a management professional (M.B.A. from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth). In today’s episode, we cover: Phil’s fascinating career, and the different hats he has worn over the years as a strategy consultant, in oil and gas, in government, and in cleantech. The EnerNOC ride, from employee #3 to publicly traded Phil’s time as Energy Commissioner, and then as Undersecretary of Energy for the State of MA. The Ambri story. Phil’s reflections on decades of work on this area, and our seeming lack of progress. Some reasons for optimism. Phil’s rallying cry to me, and anyone else who wants to help in the climate fight. Phil’s views on carbon pricing. Some examples of how we have successfully solved some adjacent problems. Phil’s words of warning to me about my podcasting :) A substantive discussion about some of the barriers preventing more people from helping and more progress from being made. Phil’s advice and the areas he is most excited about. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Ambri: http://www.ambri.com/ Enel X (formerly EnerNOC): https://www.enelx.com/n-a/en Chevron: https://www.chevron.com/ Mercer: https://www.mercer.com/ Deval Patrick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deval_Patrick Ian Bowles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Bowles Dr. Donald Sadoway: https://dmse.mit.edu/people/donald-r-sadoway Total: https://www.total.com/en Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: https://www.rggi.org/ 350.org: https://350.org/ You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests. Enjoy the show!

What do you know about Lead Crystal Batteries? A true tech innovation with the patents to support it? Or the secret to having one of the best stands at the 2018 All-Energy Australia Exhibition & Conference and Clean Energy Council expo? What about the best way to grow awareness of your industrial tech and the ROI of your print vs digital spend?Join me for a discussion with Jason Marshall from Betta Batteries and meet 'Chubby' - a robust energy storage solution using an innovative battery technology; we compare it with other tech, talk IP, manufacturing and marketing - Thanks to everyone who put on this amazing event and the folk driving the CEC.For your specific situation, best to get in touch with them via https://leadcrystalbatteries.com.au/ or https://www.facebook.com/BettaBatteri...If you enjoyed this content, please give it a like, leave a comment, subscribe for more and share the video - it really means a lot to see your support coming in :)Smarter Impact is hosted by http://linkedin.com/in/philipbateman and produced by http://bravocharlie.globalBravo Charlie specialise in targeted video communication for impact investors and their portfolios, using marketing, business development, investing and production skills to engage stakeholders and amplify returns.At the apex of social change, we exist as the possibility of world leaders in business, politics and society being engaging, powerful communicators, and work to accelerate the transition of our world into a more environmentally aware, sustainable and loving place.Our best work is done with companies at a tipping point, with strong offerings, ready to launch into the next stage of their greatness.  The outcomes of our effort are a more harmonious society, empowering people with the resources and capabilities to lead good lives.We specialise in:- Documenting your Impact Measurement and Management- Making complex businesses and technologies simple to understand- Coaching senior executives to deliver at their best on camera- Creating compelling pitches and content, to support Seed/series funding and IPOs- Crafting digital marketing systems, engagement and growth strategies- Capturing the passion of your team and clientsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/SmarterImpact)

Is Australia’s clean energy transition about to come to a crashing halt, or just hit a pause as the Coalition turns focus to coal? Clean Energy Council’s Kane Thornton discusses Morrison’s big win.

South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme will give 40,000 households access to State Government grants of up to $6,000 to help pay for the installation of a home battery system. These subsidies have been matched by $100million in finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation which will provide low-interest loans for the balance of the battery and new solar if required. Find out more from Minister for Energy and Mining, Dan van Holst Pellekaan, Sonnen’s Marc Sheldon and the Clean Energy Council’s Kane Thornton.

With the Coalition party room in another spat about the national energy guarantee, does the policy have any chance of passing? Or will it be cut down by the government’s own members? Katharine Murphy first talks to the chief executive of industry group the Clean Energy Council, Kane Thornton, who says it’s the right economic decision for Australia to move further into using renewable energy. But Coalition MP Craig Kelly tells Murphy that the country isn’t ready for this change, and that waiting longer for technology always makes it more affordable

Speaking on "The past and future of electricity in Australia". Matthew Warren was appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive of the Australian Energy Council in December 2015. Prior to this he led the Energy Supply Association of Australia (ESAA) from 2012 to pursue the deregulation of energy markets, the development of comprehensive, efficient and durable national climate and energy policy, and to manage the aggressive transformation facing the sector. Prior to joining the ESAA, Matthew held the position of Chief Executive of the Clean Energy Council, where he made a significant contribution to Australian policy debate on the role of renewable energy in meeting the challenges of reducing emissions. Matthew has also worked as an advocate for the mining and food industries, and has advised both governments and industry on environmental policy. In addition, over the years he has worked as a journalist, most recently as the environment writer for The Australian newspaper. Matthew was a trainee in the Environment Directorate of the European Commission. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Economics with Honours from the University of Adelaide.

Subscribe: Android | Email | RSS | MoreMon 27th Nov 2017If Marco Polo returned from China today he’d be telling barely credible stories of wind turbines with livestock grazing beneath them. Australians coming back from Europe tell the same stories, with the kicker that Australia itself is sitting on a FABULOUS wind resource. If we could think BIG wouldn’t we be able to hurry to 100% and then beyond?. So why all the delays? We wanted to find out how the wind industry is going here. It has been in the doldrums with the wrong signals coming out of Canberra but the Clean Energy Council says there is $5.2billion worth of projects with secure finance and ready to go. We will talk to Andrew Bray from the Australian Wind Alliance for the big picture. We will then go back to 2012 when Viv interviewed a farmer called Paul Reardon . Many listeners told us they liked what he had to say about drought proofing his farm by hosting a few turbines. This meant that he could cut down the number of sheep he was grazing and re vegetate some of the land. We decided to call Paul again this year and hear what happened next at Boorowa. Finally we will talk to Charlie Prell who is with Farmers for Climate Action, about the “Crookwell 2” project. This includes turbines on his farm, a neighbour benefit sharing agreement and a Community Enhancement Fund. Their energy will even light up Parliament house as the ACT government has contracted to take the energy they supply.Read more:The Australian Wind AllianceFarmers for Climate Action …Charlie Prellhttps://yes2renewables.org/2017/03/10/expanded-wind-turbine-production-in-portland-shows-vic-renewable-energy-target-already-creating-jobs/  TeamAndy Britt – productionVivien Langford- interviewsRoger Vize – podcast and archivesJodie Green – podcast graphics and promotion

At around 600 acres the sprawling Nyngan Solar Farm was the largest in the southern hemisphere when completed only 4 years ago. What’s it like to visit a solar farm of this size? And, how have electricity generation costs come down since? In this episode we head out to northern NSW and also check in with Darren Gladman at the Clean Energy Council for some statistics on how the cost of generation is plummeting. We hope you’re enjoying our exploration of new large scale solar projects around Australia. If this is the first episode you’ve encountered, have a look at the others in the feed. Please subscribe and leave a review with your thoughts about solar energy in Australia. Find out more information by going to www.arena.gov.au

Halting climate change sounds like an insurmountable task, but solutions are emerging everywhere. Renewable energies, such as wind and solar, are being installed at a record rate and are more affordable than ever. Rural towns are in a race to become the first zero-emission community. Not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and cooperatives are supporting everyday Australians to find and fund their own solutions. In People Power, the second episode of the three-part Green Nation series, Not for Podcast explores the initiatives behind this movement for change. Download the transcript here.  Featured in this episode: Alicia Webb, Clean Energy Council director of large-scale energy Richard Lovell, Clean Energy Finance Corporation head of corporate and project finance Dan Musil, Earthworker Cooperative secretary   Emlyn Keane, Evergen director of operations Tosh Szatow, Energy for the People director Produced by Ellie Cooper and Wendy Williams.

Beyond Zero talks to Alicia Webb from the Clean Energy Council about wind farming and the forthcoming All Energy Australia: Australia's Clean Energy Show and Conference.

In this episode, Beyond Zero Emissions, Community presents:- The Guardian's - Biggest Story of the World, Episode 2 - The Angle- Natasha Mitchell (courtesy of ABC Radio National, Life Matters) interviewing Tristan Edis, Editor, Climate Spectator and Kane Thorton, CEO, Clean Energy Council regarding Powerwall, Tesla's new battery. - Beth Shepherd interviewing Laura Lanteiri, the last in the series about Climarte, the intersection between art and the environment.  

Darren Gladman, Policy Manager, Clean Energy Council

James spoke with Andrea Gaffney from the Clean Energy Council about the effects of the governments means test on the solar industry, and the potential of feed-in tariffs as a replacement for the rebate systems.