Podcasts about Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Fresh from hearing that budget deficits over the next four years are forecast to blow out by another 20 billion dollars comes news the Federal Government will help finance $150 million in low interest loans through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation for workers earning less than $100,000 per year, as well as essential workers such as police officers and teachers, to help them buy an electric car. The media release suggesting the move could save buyers more than $8,000 on a $40,000 loan. According to Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, the discounted loans help remove barriers to ownership helping more Australians drive cars that can save them thousands of dollars a year. EV owners pay no petrol excise to maintain our roads, currently 50.6 cents per litre, so why should they also get a subsidized loan – it’s ridiculous. I’m David Berthon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Achieving net-zero carbon emissions is a massive challenge for every industry, but some have it harder than others.  This week, Bloomberg Green senior reporter Akshat Rathi spoke with two Australian startups that are tackling carbon emissions in sectors whose carbon footprints are particularly intractable. Inspired by shark skin, MicroTau is creating a plastic film that makes airplanes more aerodynamic, reducing their fuel consumption.  Novalith, meanwhile, is redesigning lithium battery  manufacturing to make it cleaner. Both have received funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation in Australia. Rathi sat down with MicroTau founder Henry Bilinsky and Novalith Chief Executive Officer Steven Vassiloudis  to understand the challenges their startups face and where they find optimism.  Explore further: Past episode about carbon-removal startups with Nan Ransohoff, head of climate at Stripe Past episode with Bill Gates about investing in nuclear power and other green energy plants Past episode with BNEF's Claire Curry about how clean energy technology startups can succeed in a difficult investment climate  Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producers are Mythili Rao, Oscar Boyd, Tiffany Tsoi, Sommer Saadi and Magnus Henriksson. Special thanks this week to Kira Bindrim, Will Mathis. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is Australia's green bank. Over the last 10 years, the CEFC has deployed more than ten billion dollars to invest in decarbonising Australia with an annualised cumulative return of 4.24%. But almost more importantly, because of their co-investment model, each dollar of CEFC capital attracts just over five dollars of additional private capital to projects. CEFC Executive director Richard Lovell joins us for this conversation to talk about the past decade and the future of green investment in Australia.

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday!Up next: Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Marianna O'Gorman about how to prepare for board meetings. Marianna is on the boards of ARENA – the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Stanwell Corporation Limited. She is also a committee member of Chief Executive Women, and an Advisory Board member for The McKell Institute. Marianna has a focus on climate governance and risk and she works with organisations who want to transition to a cleaner economy. She has represented Australia at international climate negotiations; helped develop climate change education programs at the World Bank; contributed to the design and implementation of a national carbon price; worked on the foundation of (and later at) Australia's Green Bank, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation; and conducted academic research on decarbonisation.Links and ResourcesMarianna on LinkedInClimate-related financial disclosureClimate Change and Directors' DutiesMore Take on BoardEpisode 1: Sandra Loader on depth and breadth in the boardroomEpisode 2: Rachel Lowry on getting clear about intentions in joining a boardEpisode 3: Michelle Shepherd on how to not let imposter syndrome get in your way to the boardroomEpisode 4: Llewellyn Prain on courageous questions in the boardroomUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Marianna O'Gorman about how to prepare for board meetings. This is one of the topics that was suggested by the Take on Board community and I did a shout-out asking for speakers – thanks, Marianna, for answering the call!Marianna is on the boards of ARENA – the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Stanwell Corporation Limited. She is also a committee member of Chief Executive Women, and an Advisory Board member for The McKell Institute. Marianna has a focus on climate governance and risk and she works with organisations who want to transition to a cleaner economy. She has represented Australia at international climate negotiations; helped develop climate change education programs at the World Bank; contributed to the design and implementation of a national carbon price; worked on the foundation of (and later at) Australia's Green Bank, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation; and conducted academic research on decarbonisation.Marianna has also been on the Take on Board podcast previously – she spoke at an event on climate governance, with 10 excellent tips for the boardroom.Links and ResourcesMarianna on LinkedInEpisode 143: Marianna O'Gorman on climate change in the boardroom, risk, legislation and responsibilityEpisode 144: Q&A with Marianna O'Gorman about climate governance in the boardroomClimate-related financial disclosureClimate Change and Directors' DutiesUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Hydrogen Podcast!In episode 225, A new segment of Australia is looking into residential hydrogen blending. And I go through three hydrogen stocks worth holding on to all this on today's hydrogen podcast.Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the podcast. Please feel free to email me at info@thehydrogenpodcast.com with any questions. Also, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to my podcast using your preferred platform... I would greatly appreciate it. Respectfully,Paul RoddenVISIT THE HYDROGEN PODCAST WEBSITEhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.comCHECK OUT OUR BLOGhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.com/blog/WANT TO SPONSOR THE PODCAST? Send us an email to: info@thehydrogenpodcast.comNEW TO HYDROGEN AND NEED A QUICK INTRODUCTION?Start Here: The 6 Main Colors of Hydrogen

Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------In Episode 56 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Sarah Nolet, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Tenacious Ventures, on backing early-stage Agtech companies to tackle climate change.Sarah is the co-founder of Tenacious Ventures, a specialized agrifood tech venture firm that operates with a high-support, high conviction approach. Throughout her career, Sarah has played a pivotal role in cultivating the early-stage agtech ecosystem.Her contributions range from advising numerous startups and designing accelerator programs to consulting established agribusinesses. Additionally, Sarah has worked closely with industry, universities, and government bodies to develop and implement forward-thinking initiatives that drive food system innovation.Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, Sarah also hosts the highly acclaimed AgTech...So What? podcast. Through this platform, she shares captivating stories of innovators who are actively shaping the future of the food system, offering insights and inspiration to her audience.She holds a Masters in System Design and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she gained a deep understanding of complex systems and their management. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Human Factors Engineering at Tufts University, equipping her with a strong foundation in technology and its human-centered applications.Sarah Nolet's multifaceted expertise, combined with her extensive experience and academic qualifications, position her as a prominent figure in the realm of food systems innovation. Her contributions to the agtech ecosystem and her commitment to driving positive change have established her as a respected leader in the industry.In an era of increasing environmental challenges and the urgent need for sustainable solutions, Tenacious Ventures has emerged as a leading force in supporting early-stage companies that are revolutionizing the food and agriculture industry.With a strong commitment to driving carbon neutrality and resilience in the face of climate change, Tenacious Ventures is actively investing in innovative startups that are transforming the way we produce, distribute, and consume food.In 2019, Tenacious Ventures embarked on its journey and successfully raised A$35 million for its inaugural fund in 2021. This achievement was made possible through significant cornerstone commitments of A$8 million each from two influential entities: the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Grok Ventures, the private investment firm owned by Mike and Annie Cannon-Brookes.Since then, Tenacious Ventures has been actively deploying its funds and supporting a diverse range of innovative companies that are driving positive change in the food and agriculture sector.The firm has recently initiated the fundraising process for its second fund. The firm aims to raise a total of A$70 million ($47 million; €47 million) for this fund, demonstrating its commitment to supporting innovative startups in the agricultural technology sector.Among the notable investments made by Tenacious Ventures from its first fund, Fund I, are: Cecil: An innovative natural capital platform that enables sustainable management and restoration of ecosystems. Cecil's unique approach aligns economic incentives with environmental outcomes, promoting the conservation and enhancement of natural resources. Goterra: A pioneering waste management start-up that revolutionizes the processing and conversion of organic waste. Goterra's innovative technology provides sustainable solutions for waste management while simultaneously creating valuable outputs such as nutrient-rich compost and livestock feed. SwarmFarm Robotics: A cutting-edge autonomous agricultural vehicle platform that streamlines and optimizes farming operations. By harnessing advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, SwarmFarm Robotics enhances efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in the agriculture industry. Nori: A US-based carbon marketplace that offers a unique platform for the exchange and monetization of carbon credits. Nori empowers farmers and landowners to earn revenue by implementing sustainable land management practices that sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Vow: A pioneering cellular agriculture company that focuses on producing high-quality, sustainable, and cruelty-free animal products without the need for traditional farming. Vow's innovative approach leverages cellular technology to cultivate meat, dairy, and other animal products, minimizing the environmental impact of conventional livestock farming. RapidAIM: A digital crop protection platform that employs advanced technologies, including sensors and data analytics, to enable early detection and monitoring of pest infestations in crops. By providing real-time insights, RapidAIM empowers farmers to make informed decisions and implement targeted pest control strategies, reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides. Nowadays: A forward-thinking sustainable protein company that leverages plant-based sources to create delicious and nutritious alternatives to traditional animal products. Nowadays focuses on developing sustainable protein options that are both environmentally friendly and meet the growing demand for plant-based food choices. These investments reflect Tenacious Ventures' commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and positive environmental impact within the food and agriculture industry. Through strategic partnerships and financial support, Tenacious Ventures is playing a vital role in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future for the sector. ----------------------------------------Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.

Fleet News Group podcast host Caroline Falls talks with Richard Lovell, executive director and head of debt markets at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, about the Federal Government-backed green bank's investments to accelerate decarbonisation of the transport sector, including electrifying fleets. “There's a few recent developments, that have been very conducive to the transport sector, on its pathway for decarbonisation. The first and most obvious is that at the passenger and light commercial end of that spectrum, we are seeing increased vehicle availability through a number of manufacturers bringing greater numbers of electric vehicles to Australia, the number of types of models as well as the number of actual cars has been increasing. And that's really important because for fleets in particular, it's critical that vehicles are suitable,” said Lovell. He said he expects this diversity of available EV models in Australia to accelerate as manufacturers start to step up their ambitions to transition their own manufacturing in line with set targets. Similarly, an expansion of vehicle charging options and networks is stimulating fleet electrification, said Lovell, adding it was a more complex part of the puzzle.  “Charging infrastructure is quite a challenge, because it is difficult to undertake classic investment that sees charging infrastructure as a typical infrastructure asset which replace steady cash flows over the life of its use in order to repay the capital costs and generate a profit. That's really hard with charging infrastructure for a whole bunch of reasons.

In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Christina Wijeratne from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation about sustainable construction and building. We'll be discussing the goals of the CEFC, the unique challenges of embodied carbon, the mass timber program and why it was deployed, what the money is for and how people can get involved, the dynamics of lending money for projects, and the future of sustainable construction. Christina will share her knowledge and insights on these critical topics and provide a unique perspective on the role of financing in sustainable construction. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of sustainable construction and building.

Kristin Vaughn is managing partner of Virescent Ventures, where Cleantech Innovation Meets Commercial Ambition. An offshoot of Australia's Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Virescent invests in founders, technologies, and businesses that help achieve zero emissions and beyond. Kristin beleives there's no need to choose between emissions impact and commercial outcomes. Along with her team at Vircent, Kristin invests from pre-seed all the way to late-stage growth companies across 4 main areas Clean Energy; Mobility And; Smart Cities; Food And; Agriculture; the Circular Economy. Prior to joining the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Kristin spent more than a decade at top tier Australian private equity firm CHAMP Ventures and prior to that was a consultant at leading management consulting firm AT Kearney. Kristin holds a first class honours degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney and the energy she has for her work is palpable. Kristin Vaughn on LinkedIn Book: Into Thin Air, Touching the Void and The Adventurer's Son Podcast: The Interchange from Greentech Media How I Built This

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

In episode 93 of the No Limitations podcast, “The Next Step,” Blenheim Partners' Gregory Robinson speaks to Jillian Broadbent AC, Non-Executive Director of Macquarie Group Ltd, the Sydney Dance Company and the National Portrait Gallery Board Foundation. She was previously the Inaugural Chair of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Chair of Swiss Re Life & Health Australia and Chancellor of the University of Wollongong.Against a backdrop of an illustrious career spanning business, the public sector and the arts, Jillian shares with us the key learnings that allowed her to make an impact. She also highlights how we can see opportunities in the challenges of our time. Finally, with Australians deciding their future course in the coming weeks, Jillian challenges us to think about our legacy for generations to come and brings to the fore the spirit of generosity that is pertinent to today's discourse.In 2019, Jillian was made a Companion of the Order of Australia for her eminent service to corporate, financial, clean energy and cultural organisations, to higher education, and to women in business. She has served on the Boards of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Woolworths Group, the Australian Securities Exchange, SBS, Qantas Airways, Westfield Property Trusts, Woodside Petroleum, Coca-Cola Amatil, the Sydney Theatre Company, NIDA, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.Please note: this was recorded on 27 April 2022.

welcome to part two of this series which is a recording of a live Take on Board event with Marianna O'Gorman.If you haven't already listened to part one, it might be an idea to take a listen to that one first. There's a link in the shownotes. In this episode, Marianna gives us an excellent overview of what climate governance is all about, why it's important, and 10 tips for us to take into the boardroom.As is always the case at these events, there's a lively Q&A section. This episode is that sectin. You'll hear guests asking questions and Marianna's refelctions.Briefly about our expert for today - Marianna O'Gorman - Marianna is a non-executive director with a focus on climate governance and risk and she works with organisations who want to transition to a cleaner economy Marianna has represented Australia at international climate negotiations; helped develop climate change education programs at the World Bank; contributed to the design and implementation of a national carbon price; worked on the foundation of (and later at) Australia's Green Bank, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation; and conducted academic research on decarbonisation.Also a plug – if you'd like to come to the next Take on Board event, where we'll hear from Tara Anderson on governing for profit and purpose, it's on Tuesday 3rd MayThe presentation from the ToB Breakfast - Episode 143Marianna O'Gorman on linkedInYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me

Today on the take on board podcast you'll be hearing from Marianna O'Gorman as she takes us through some tips for climate governance. Firstly, the carbon budget and how much of it we have left. Secondly, some small and some big steps you can make some small, and some big steps you can make in the boardroom to address climate change risk and governance, including setting emission reduction targets and providing transparent carbon disclosures. Thirdly, directors' duties in relation to climate change, and how regulators are defining those duties and monitoring enforcement. Fourth, and finally, she will also briefly address the two national policy proposals being taken to the next federal election by the major parties, and what impact each may have.This episode was recorded at a take on board event in March. So even though she touches on the two national policy proposals being taken to the next election, it hadn't been called at that time. As this goes to air in April, the federal election in Australia has just been called. This information might now be of even greater relevance.Because it was recorded at an event. you'll not only get to hear from Marianna you'll also hear questions from guests and the responses that Marianna has. Now first, let me tell you a little bit about our speaker. Marianna O'Gorman works with organizations who want to transition to a cleaner economy. She is a non-executive director with a focus on climate governance and risk. Marianna has represented Australia at international climate negotiations helped develop climate change education programs at the World Bank, contributed to the design and implementation of a national carbon price worked on the foundation of and later at Australia's Green Bank, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and has conducted academic research on decarbonisation.Marianna is passionate about the ocean and its protection. Most mornings you'll find her swimming with turtles rays, and the occasional baby shark. Now, I should say that on some mornings, you might also find Marianna walking up mountains, which is what she and I did together on a trip up to Noosa, we did a beautiful hike up Mount Cooroora, a short and rather challenging mountain track.Can I also add that Marianna and I met at one of my Take on Board meetups in Noosa, we caught up again at a recent Take on Board meetup in Noosa, which is where we did the hike together. I guess it's just a little encouragement that if you hear about a Take on Board meet up happening somewhere, please come along, I adore meeting the community. I adore bringing the community together. And hey, you might end up on the podcast or we could end up hiking a mountain somewhere together!Marianna O'Gorman on linkedInYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me

In this episode, in the fall of 2017, Sidewalk Labs, a subsidiary of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., announced a deal in Toronto to build a dream city “from the Internet up”, however some argue that dream was nothing more than some pretty pictures. After just a single visit to Australia, UK-based James Jones & Sons decided to buy a 60 per cent stake in Australian timber companies XLam and Hyne Timber. Winner in the Experimental Future Projects category in the World Architecture Festival 2021, SAWA – designed by Mei Architects and Planners – is Rotterdam's first 50-meter-high residential building and it was developed with the goal to prove that humans can live and build in a sustainable way. Designed by CS&P Architects Inc., the Glulam beam and steel structure is being built by construction manager Percon Construction Inc. and is intended to improve the quality of recreational services to meet population growth and changing demographics in the area. Paul Kremer talks with Christina Wijeratne about the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and how it is seeking to transform Australia's approach to large-scale building construction, with a new $300 million program to encourage mass timber construction across the property sector.  The International Mass Timber Conference is only two weeks away! Get your tickets now. Production by Deeelicious BeatsMusic "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Productionwww.masstimberconstruction.comSponsors of the Podcast:RothoblaasRothoblaas is an Italian multinational with its roots in the Alpine region; a leading developer and provider of high technology solutions for all those involved in the construction with wood sector. Always engaged in finding solutions for the improvement of the sector, today Rothoblaas is one of the leading companies worldwide in the development of products and services dedicated to the wood carpentry industry, and continues to export know-how from the heart of the Italian Alps to the world.International Association for Mass Timber Construction (IAMTC)The International Association for Mass Timber Construction aims to promote and deliver value to its members and associated stakeholders through an all-encompassing approach to advocacy, thought-leadership, development for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing sectors, provide education, training/teaching and research in establishing a global mass timber construction sector across the five contents of the world. Rotho Blaas Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all. IAMTC Delivering value through an all-encompassing approach to advocacy and thought-leadership.Sponsor Wanted Here Looking for global sponsorship opportunities in the mass timber sector? Why not consider sponsoring?

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is seeking to transform Australia's approach to large-scale building construction, with a new $300 million program to encourage mass timber construction across the property sector.  Why timber buildings?  Timber medium and high-rise buildings are growing in popularity across the world, offering a lower carbon footprint, fast build time and physiological benefits for the end user.  Innovations in engineered wood products have created new opportunities for mass timber construction in larger projects, with immediate and long-term environmental benefits. Eligible projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The program will be looking at projects that use low carbon engineered wood products in large-scale construction, have secured appropriate materials source, accreditation and embodied carbon outcomes, are commercially sound, and comply with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation investment policies, guidelines and risk approach. In this special guest episode, I speak with Christina Wijerante who is a Senior Investment Associate at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation as we talk about the scheme and how you can submit your project for review. Please enjoy the conversation with Christina. If you are in Australia and wish to contact Christina, her email is christina.wijeratne@cefc.com.au or you can contact Ryan Rathborne at ryan.rathborne@cefc.com.au Production by Deeelicious BeatsMusic "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Productionwww.masstimberconstruction.comSponsors of the Podcast:RothoblaasRothoblaas is an Italian multinational with its roots in the Alpine region; a leading developer and provider of high technology solutions for all those involved in the construction with wood sector. Always engaged in finding solutions for the improvement of the sector, today Rothoblaas is one of the leading companies worldwide in the development of products and services dedicated to the wood carpentry industry, and continues to export know-how from the heart of the Italian Alps to the world.International Association for Mass Timber Construction (IAMTC)The International Association for Mass Timber Construction aims to promote and deliver value to its members and associated stakeholders through an all-encompassing approach to advocacy, thought-leadership, development for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing sectors, provide education, training/teaching and research in establishing a global mass timber construction sector across the five contents of the world. Rotho Blaas Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all. IAMTC Delivering value through an all-encompassing approach to advocacy and thought-leadership.Sponsor Wanted Here Looking for global sponsorship opportunities in the mass timber sector? Why not consider sponsoring?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is promising to invest half-a-billion dollars into companies developing emerging low carbon emissions technology.The pledge will go towards the Clean Energy Finance Corporation - a fund the Federal Government once tried to shut down.The plan is raising questions, with some concerned it will rely too heavily on methods that are less proven. - Serok Wezîran Scott Mořison bellênî dawe bo weberhênanî $500 milyon doler bo kompanîyekan wa pere deden be têknolocî paşmawey karbonî kem.Ew pare ye deřwate “Clean Energy Finance Corporation”, bernameyêk wa deselatî Fîdîralî carî pêşu hewllyan da kotayî pê bênin.Planeke pirsyar heye le serî, u hendêk metîrsîdare ke zîyad piştî bestuwe be prosekan ke serkewtinyan kem e.

Professor Micheal Mann (pictured) is famous for his renowned "hockey stick" that gave a near-perfect image of what is happening with regard to the climate crisis. The American professor has been watching closely what has been happening at COP26 in Glasgow and has said pledges given so far have been encouraging and all that was needed now was for countries to "walk their talk". Professor Tim Flannery is currently in Glasgow as was one of the guests in an event staged by Conversation at the Crossroads, "Can Climate Catastrophe be Averted". With a new electric vehicles strategy and more money for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Scott Morrison would appear to be announcing policies to help the nation reach its net-zero emissions goal by 2050. But do these policies represent a true change of heart for the Coalition, or are they just pamphlets with little action attached? Check out a podcast from The Guardian - "Scott Morrison's hollow climate campaigning". Günter Hermeyer from the Nuclear Information and Resource Service was at the climate summit in Glasgow, and told the Australian Conservation Foundation that  "It is very important to look at the whole story". 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With a new electric vehicles strategy and more money for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Scott Morrison would appear to be announcing policies to help the nation reach its net zero emissions goal by 2050. But do these policies represent a true change of heart for the Coalition, or are they just pamphlets with little action attached? Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about climate policy and posturing

With the Glasgow conference nearly over and the government promising to release its climate policy modelling before parliament resumes later this month, eyes are turning to Labor for its long-awaited alternative. Climate change spokesman Chris Bowen says the policy will be both “realistic and ambitious” – which of course neatly embraces the debate within Labor about how far to differentiate itself from the government on an issue that caused it grief at the 2019 election. “I hope and intend to be the climate change minister within six months. So anything we say […] it's got to be realistic. But it will be realistic and ambitious. Both of these things can be true.” Bowen slates the government for its lack of ambition. “We like to be an influential country and we have never been as out of touch on any issue ever in our foreign affairs than we are on climate change. So I think there's a particular onus on Australia.”   On one of the issues to the forefront this week – ways to encourage electric cars – Bowen says there's “a legitimate conversation to be had” about fuel standards (which NSW environment minister Matt Kean says should be addressed by the federal government). Labor earlier this year announced measures on electric cars and has more policy to come. Bowen says Morrison's attempt to wedge Labor by linking an expansion of the remit of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to the $500 million for a new fund to encourage the commercialisation of technology, has backfired.“Two coalition senators have come out and said they're crossing the floor to vote against it. […] He's wedged himself.” Asked about the claims the renewable sector won't produce as many jobs as the old fossil fuel sector, Bowen says: “Every dollar spent on renewable energy and energy efficiency creates three times more jobs than a dollar spent on traditional energy. "And that's also true when you consider some of the other things the country has to do […] we also have to upgrade our transmission massively to get renewable energy from where it's generated to where it's consumed. Our electricity grid can't cope. So we need billions of dollars of investment to upgrade our transmission grid. We have a policy to do that and that'll create lots of jobs.” “I see it as a positive story to say we're going to diversify regional economies, create new jobs, have lots of regional job creation as we go. And that's a positive story for Australia's regions.” But, Bowen says, “it is dishonest to pretend that coal communities aren't going to be impacted by reducing coal exports as countries move away from coal fired power.” “We're also going to have detailed plans for communities. We're also going to have an opportunity for them to have a say from the ground up in their economic future.” Speaking more generally about what the Labor party stands for today, Bowen says: “We still stand for growth and opportunity, which is what I've always said Labor stands for. Economic growth lifts people out of poverty. It turns aspiration into reality and we stand for giving people the opportunity to make the most of that. Though I do not mean a sort of narrow ‘equality of opportunity' frame. I mean, the opportunity to live their lives to their fullest capacity.”

The federal government is seeking to overhaul the Clean Energy Finance Corporation's investment rules to allow it to invest in carbon capture and storage.

As talk turned to finance at the COP26 summit, Australia's Clean Energy Finance Corporation hosted an event looking at the role that green banks can play in the global transition to net zero. With one of the oldest and biggest green banks in the world, is this one area where Australia is leading the way?

In this episode, our Managing Director in Australia, Hugo Batten is joined by Rupert Maloney, Head of Hydrogen at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Weijie Mak, Principal in Aurora's office in Australia. Before joining CEFC, Rupert was General Manager of Strategy & Corporate Development at Ampol, an Australian fuels player, as well as a banker at Macquarie and a lawyer at Baker & McKenzie. The discussion is focused on hydrogen and the opportunities for developing a hydrogen industry in Australia. The main topics include: • Key takeaways of CEFC's recent Australian hydrogen market study • Hydrogen as an export opportunity for Australia and prioritization of domestic opportunities • How the Europeans are designing their markets around hydrogen • The low electrolyzer CAPEX and the cost of capital reductions

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report out this week has some very stark warnings about “unprecedented” levels of climate change that it says are “unequivocally” the result of human actions. The IPCC says we'll exceed global warming of 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius this century unless we make deep emissions cuts in the coming decades. The Federal Government says Australia can get to net-zero emissions “preferably” by 2050 using technology, not taxes, through its technology roadmap. One body the Government is relying on to get us there is the Clean Energy Finance Corporation or C-E-F-C. I spoke earlier with its chief executive Ian Learmonth. But first, CEDA CEO Melinda Cilento is joined by our Chief Economist Jarrod Ball to discuss some of the issues we're thinking about at CEDA this week.

PEN Podcasts offers young and emerging professionals unique insights into a range of environmentally and sustainability themed topics. In Episode 8, Cameron Kaufman interviews Zoe Parkin, who works as a Senior Investment Associate for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. The CEFC is the largest green bank in the world, a government-created, taxpayer-funded, privately-run company tasked with investing in Australian decarbonisation. In this episode, Cam and Zoe discuss the power of finance for good, and offer some tips for breaking into the sustainable finance sector. 

Victoria looks set to become home to one of the  world's biggest lithium-ion batteries before the end of the year. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation, which invests in emissions-reducing investments on behalf of the federal government, has granted $160 million to the huge energy storage project near Geelong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Aurora’s Managing Director in Australia, Hugo Batten speaks with Ian Learmonth, the CEO of Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). With vast experience in the energy sector across the globe, Ian has spent time at Macquarie Group, NatWest and Social Ventures Australia, prior to joining the CEFC in 2017. Some of the main topics include: • CEFC, technologies of focus and storage investment cases • Role of gas and storage in Australia’s energy transition • The evolution of policy and regulation in the Australian market

The head of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Ian Learmonth, expects a “raft” of battery storage deals, but says role of CEFC in new gas generation is “debatable”.

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

Last week was “energy week” – with a number of policy announcements from the Federal Government, and yesterday’s launch of the Low Emissions Statement signalling the prioritisation of hydrogen storage, low carbon manufacturing and carbon capture on our transition away from coal and towards a more renewable future. The Government is pouring funding into stockpiling fuel, committing to invest in dispatchable energy, and expanding the remit of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. Investment is one thing, bringing national consistency to energy policy is another. However, get the structure right and investment in energy will mean investment in clean energy technologies that can support a strong economic recovery. In our podcast, Jannaya James, specialist in Renewable Energy at Grant Thornton, discusses the importance of funding emerging clean technologies, whether gas is the right transitional decision, and the road to hydrogen.

Ian Learmonth is the CEO of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, who invest in Australia's transition to lower emissions. The coronavirus is having a devastating effect on the world. In trying to come to terms with the horrendous loss of life and enormous economic impact, we desperately seek some positives. Any positives. Witnessing the ability of the environment to repair itself, may be one of those.

Oliver Yates is the former CEO of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. Last year he quit the Liberal Party and ran as an independent candidate for the seat of Kooyong in the 2019 federal election. Oliver invited me into his house to chat about how his Tory/Liberal MP dad influenced his politics, his experience working at the CEFC, why he left the Liberals, his thoughts on capitalism's role in the climate crisis and why his passion for integrity in politics has fuelled his court challenge over Liberal Party elections signs used at polling booths last year. He also kindly answered my basic questions about the state of renewable technology in Australia today and just how quickly we could move our country to a renewable economy.  I’m doing LIASYO live at the 2020 Melbourne Comedy Festival with special guest ANDREW FREAKING DENTON. Tickets are on sale now! I’m bringing my show ENOUGH to the 2020 Adelaide Fringe NEXT WEEK, tickets on sale now My new show GRANDILOQUENT is coming to the 2020 Brisbane Comedy Festival and the 2020 Melbourne International Comedy Festival GRANDILOQUENT is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, it’s on sale now  Join the LIASYO Facebook group here please and thank you If you’ve got the means please support this show by becoming a Patron @_Oliver_Yates oliveryates.com Oliver's podcast Tip of the Iceberg ARTICLE: Coal Coal Coal and soaring emissions - as a Liberal, I have had enough by Oliver Yates ARTICLE: Josh Frydenberg, Gladys Liu keep seats after court challenge over election signs ARTICLE: Former Liberal party state director won't be referred to high court over Chinese election signs  ARTICLE: The problem with taking politics out of climate change by Jeff Sparrow Cause of the Week: Fauna & Flora International (fauna-flora.org)

Today we are talking to Paul McCartney about his career and how he came to be a Chief Clean Futures Officer.Paul talks us through his story of moving from a traditional accounting path into a leadership role, balancing business purpose with the need to be financially sustainable, and his thoughts on managing staff.Working in clean energy, Paul has some very interesting views on legacy and what he is helping build for future generations.This episode is co-hosted by BRISCA Managing Director Sumith Dissanayake, and Gerard Doyle.

Jillian Broadbent AC FAICD is one of the most experienced directors in Australia. Currently chair of Swiss Re Life and a director of Woolworths, Jillian has also previously held positions on the boards of the Reserve Bank of Australia, the ASX, Coca-Cola Amatil, SBS, Qantas, Westfield Property Trusts and Woodside Petroleum. She has also been on numerous arts boards, including the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and the Sydney Theatre Company. Here Jillian talks about how she built her extraordinary career, the best chairs she has worked with, how she stays across so many sectors, her advice to those starting out on their director journey and what's next for her. Valuable Discussion Points [01:26] How has Jillian managed to successfully navigate various boards responsible for numerous business sectors and industries? Executive experience in the financial sector allowed Jillian to successfully transition into a board career in which she operated on multiple boards with different industry focuses. Jillian also believes finding purpose in each board makes it much easier to distinguish your responsibilities.  [02:14] Does Jillian believe she’s bringing a different approach to each board depending on its nature, e.g. listed, government, not for profit?  While Jillian acknowledges that she’s always on a learning curve based on the diverse nature of her work, she posits that the governance and responsibility is similar and only requires an appetite for learning about that specific sector to really sustain engagement and interest.  [06:02] Does Jillian think it’s smart for a new NED to take on multiple director positions at the beginning of their career?   Naturally, at the beginning of a Director’s career they’ll want to be involved in a lot, however, Jillian believes that every individual has a personal mental and physical capacity that will be tested by a NED role. She believes that knowing what this capacity is important in creating a strong balance at the beginning of a career. [06:44] What are some of the advantages of gaining early experience on not for profit boards, especially when you’re considering a career as a NED or Director?   Not for profit boards are often used by prospective NED’s to gain valuable experience on the characteristics you must possess to be Director. Jillian believes that unlike traditional executive roles, being a NED requires patience and observation as you become not the one asking the questions but one of many in a collaboration of answering them. Jillian also recognises the importance of knowing how to navigate a board room and its various members, whom often possess different values and experiences to you. [08:43] What distinguishes a ‘good’ Chair? Arguably the most important part of any board dynamic is the Chair. This individual is responsible for maintaining a healthy dynamic of board members and meetings, and Jillian believes this is achieving through valuing your input and view on any given discussion or topic. [09:59] What are some key challenges Jillian has faced when joining a new board? Jillian speaks on her experience of joining the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and within a few months being told by the government that it was going to be abolished. She highlights this ordeal as a time in which she learnt how to navigate adversity on a large scale, and that when you join a board, you’re being brought in to better it and encourage the members to want to excel.  [11:08] When considering issues or discussions on a board who do you talk to in order to better understand your approach or thoughts on the topic? Due to the often stagnant nature of the annual board meeting schedule, Jillian believes informal dialogue between board members is crucial in sustaining healthy communication, building rapport and relationships as well as gaining a better understanding of the room’s dynamics [12:43] What are some critical skills you believe would assist potential women NED in attempting to begin a career as a director on boards? Jillian understands that transitioning into a board career isn’t an easy task as it takes diligence in your time and thoughts. Being a NED requires a wealth of knowledge on the topic at hand and preparation for any question or situation. Jillian also believes you need to develop comfortability with your Chair and fellow members so that you can become satisfied with any decision regardless of outcome.               [14:44] How do you manage disagreements on a board? Jillian shares her experiences in not allowing any disagreement within a board to become personal. She believes it’s a skill you must learn in order to understand when and if someone is attacking your point of view or perspective, always bring it back to the subject of the discussion. Once an individual begins to make a disagreement personal or diverts from the subject it diminishes their capacity to contribute.  [16:53] How do you maintain a level of enthusiasm and interest in your board roles when your schedule becomes busier?  Jillian, who states she’s always been a person of curiosity, believes that each individual has their own capacity in which they need to fill. Personally, this need to discover and diverse passion for a range of industries and topics has allowed Jillian to maintain enthusiasm and drive for an extended period of time.  [18:26] What are Jillian’s thoughts on the current landscape of women’s involvement in board rooms and board room roles? Jillian believes that she has seen growth, particularly within the industry sectors she’s involved in, however, acknowledges the change has and remains glacial. Any effective Chair understands that the most important diversity is the diversity of thought and this is only achieved by allowing a variety of values, experiences and people to represent these positions.  [20:10] How can you challenge aspects of ‘group think’ within a board? Jillian recognises that group think stems from the complacency of executives and the Chair in not promoting diverse opportunities and individuals who possess individual thought with the ultimate goal being to consider the members of the organisation, whether that be employees, stakeholders etc.  [20:53] Who are some of the directors that have impressed you over the years and what qualities do they typically possess?  Jillian believes that a good director must approach all board meetings with a diligence of briefs and a consistent understanding of company direction. She believes that having a position like this allows for you to be a leader and always think laterally so then to allow others to continue growing and evolving with you.  [22:26] What advice would you give to a woman considering a transition or preparing for a transition into a NED career? Jillian recognises that this transition is all about timing, because as discussed prior becoming a NED is a mentally and physically taxing role. Preparing for this type of role is also just as important and can be conducted through procuring any style of executive or governing position experience within your organisation.  [24:06] What are Jillian’s future career plans? Jillian has and believes she always will continue to look only at the task at hand and never any further. Planning and scheduling within an annual board calendar has allowed Jillian to maintain focus and she has no plans to stop this style of occupation Key Learnings    Every board, regardless of industry or sector, proposes new and valuable lessons and you must be prepared for these.    Evaluate your mental and physical capacity before making a decision to join a specific board.  When you’re an executive you’re more in control of outcomes, whereas as a NED you become more a part of the conversation.  Informal dynamics of being a NED are nearly just as important as the formal meetings.  Focus on the subject at hand, no matter the state of the room - at any point if you bring it back to the subject it can be productive.  The most important diversity is the diversity of thought and if you limit this diversity it instantly becomes detrimental to the company.  Group think refers to the practice of thinking or generating a decision as a group and is typically unchallenged and promotes poor-quality decision making.     Quotable Quotes  “I think everyone’s got to adjust their load with their capacity and I say their capacity being their mental and physical capacity” – Jillian Broadbent “I think… as an executive, you’re so much more in control of outcomes and what you can do about it, whereas as a non-executive you’re one step removed from that” – Jillian Broadbent “I think making your voice heard is more a matter of what you’re saying rather than how you’re saying it. If you do your homework and you’ve got the facts and you understand what the company is really focused on… then it’s usually pretty effective” - Jillian Broadbent  “When you do have a concentration of shareholding, you realise that your impact or potential impact as one non-executive director is much more diluted” – Jillian Broadbent  Important Resources and Links |  If you would like to gain knowledge in governance, and develop as a director in your industry or field, visit https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/. If you would like to learn more about how CommBank is ensuring women are advancing their growth in business, visit https://www.commbank.com.au/women-in-focus.html. Host of the Board Level podcast, Catherine Fox is one of Australia’s leading commentators on women and the workforce. If you’re interested in learning more about Catherine and the issues she’s currently discussing, visit https://www.abc.net.au/news/catherine-fox/5244818. If you’re interested in learning more about Jillian’s contributions to the finance, arts and higher education sectors as well as her career achievements, view her biography on Advance https://www.advance.org/jillian-broadbent, or read more about her on her University of Wollongong Australia page https://www.uow.edu.au/about/governance/governance-structure/university-council/jillian-broadbent/. The Board Level podcast is produced by Nicole Hatherly, recorded at RadioHub Studios with post production by Cooper Silk, Iain Wilson and Matthew Lane.

Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Say What Wednesday edition Had a few questions recently which is topical. Mostly from friends and family. They know I take interest in politics and policy, and asked me “Who should I vote for?” Can’t tell you that, nor I did them   Today: Discuss 2 things to help make an informed decision Policy, what each party proposes and where they stand on the political and economic spectrum Next week: Where your vote is going with preferences Our political culture: Us vs Them mentality Voting tribalism Creates a dangerous element in any organisation Hate and violence towards the other Personal disclaimer: whoever provides more freedom in their policies Cost benefit and Pros and Cons Parties: 3 main parties: ALP, LNP and The Greens Most people are voting for 1 or 2 main issues For Labor voters, the environment was the top issue (40 percent), followed by the economy and health care (each 11 percent). For Coalition voters, the economy was the top issue (44 percent), followed by the environment and superannuation (each 10 percent). Among Greens voters, not surprisingly, the environment was overwhelmingly the major issue (63 percent) Run through each parties stance on the major issues and next episode we will go through healthcare and some minor issues Tax: Coalition – 10 year income tax cut package immediately doubling the low and middle-income tax offset - benefit 10m taxpayers raise the threshold for the 19% tax rate from $41,000 to $45,000 in July 2022; flatten tax brackets so everyone earning between $40,000 to $200,000 pays a marginal rate of 30% from 2024. No changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax or Franking Credit rebates Labor – tax cuts for people earning less than $48,000 Abolish negative gearing for existing properties Halve the capital gains tax discount and end the franking credit rebate – grandfathered for Age pension and existing investments Greens – Support Coalition low-income tax offsets, but block everything else Make Deficit Levy permanent, Remove all negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions Remove fossil fuel subsidies to raise approximately $21bn, increase Company tax rate back to 30% Climate Change: Coalition - reduce emissions and ensuring grid stability in the electricity sector - the national energy guarantee $2bn “climate solutions fund” to reduce emissions, with funding to be rolled out over 15 years Look at subsidising the mining and coal industry – based around an emissions study Labor - propose to regulate the electricity sector - set a higher emissions reduction target of 45%, beef up regulations to drive more rapid emissions reduction – but if these don’t pass plan B - $10bn for Clean Energy Finance Corporation - $5bn fund to modernise aging transmission infrastructure to retire coal stations over time. Introduce vehicle emissions standards - 105g of CO2/km - imposed on car retailers (not manufacturers) Wish to review a carbon emission tax – reduced scope compared to the 2013 tax Greens - proposing a carbon price (tax) – shut down coal exports by 2030 along with coal power create a new public authority, Renew Australia - a new government-owned energy retailer ban on new internal combustion vehicles by 2030 – lower EV tax, but raise Luxury taxes on fossil fuel cars $0 funding if fossil fuel cars are no longer allowed to be sold Industrial Relations and Economy Coalition - Stop employees who were misclassified as casuals from being back-paid entitlements, preventing them “double-dipping” and accessing both the casual loading and entitlements of permanent workers. Create a right for casual workers to request permanent full-time or part-time work Give the Federal Court power to deregister unions or disqualify officials for repeated or serious breaches of law and introduce a public interest test for union amalgamations Prevent enterprise agreements mandating which fund to pay workers’ superannuation into Labor - Change the rules the Fair Work Commission uses to set the minimum wage, reverse Sunday and public penalty rate cuts for retail and hospitality workers and prevent labour hire setting their own wages Introduce a new gender pay equity objective and lower the bar for making an equal pay order to boost women’s pay Amend laws to “improve access to collective bargaining, including where appropriate through multi-employer collective bargaining” Abolish specialist union regulators, the Registered Organisations Commission and the Australian Building and Construction Commission Greens - Legislate a minimum wage of “at least 60% of the adult median wage” Change the Fair Work Act so workers are free to bargain “at whatever level they consider appropriate and with whoever has real control over their work, whether at a workplace, industry or other levels” – increasing unions scopes massively Will it work? It is impossible to answer Voting is based on rhetorical over dialectic Tax - Lower taxes vs the government having money to spend Climate – Slow and steady to not impact our economy vs cut CO2 regardless of 2nd, 3rd, and so on consequences Economy/industrial relations – Giving Employers and employees ability to negotiate between themselves vs increasing the scope of unions and removing any oversight bodies into their actions Fiscal policy is one side of economy management Summary: Voting preferences show what people care about Most parties focus on 1 or 2 Actually breaks down communication and sharing of ideas How do some policies go after you play them out? Be considerate of what policy issues you are voting for Next episode: How you may end up unknowing voting against your major concern/issue. Doing a break down of polling and how preferences will affect the ultimate winner. Thanks for listening, if you want to get in touch you can do so here.    

Oliver Yates is a former Macquarie banker, and head of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, who spoke with Margo Kingston about his campaign to run for the seat of Kooyong as an IndependentAuthor informationMargo KingstonCo-publisher and editor-in-chief at No FibsMargo Kingston is a retired Australian journalist and climate change activist. She is best known for her work at The Sydney Morning Herald and her weblog, Webdiary. Since 2012, Kingston has been a citizen journalist, reporting and commenting on Australian politics via Twitter and No Fibs. | Twitter |

Oliver Yates is a former Macquarie banker, and head of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, who spoke with Margo Kingston about his campaign to run for the seat of Kooyong as an IndependentAuthor informationMargo KingstonCo-publisher and editor-in-chief at No FibsMargo Kingston is a retired Australian journalist and climate change activist. She is best known for her work at The Sydney Morning Herald and her weblog, Webdiary. Since 2012, Kingston has been a citizen journalist, reporting and commenting on Australian politics via Twitter and No Fibs. | Twitter |

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.

BZE speaks to Oliver Yates, Executive Director of UPC Renewables; and former CEO of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, about up the government's failures in energy policy and the shortcomings of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG). 

In 2016, Katerina Kimmorley was working in India with her solar energy social enterprise, Pollinate Energy, bringing real, tangible change to the lives of thousands of people living without electricity in India's urban slums. So what brought her home after years away to the world of venture capital and renewable energy start-ups? In this episode we hear about her journey to the helm of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation's Innovation Fund where she has a front row seat to Australia's energy revolution, and where she sees the future of renewables heading. For more information on the work of the fund and the projects she mentions go to arena.gov.au/blog or cefc.com.au

Katerina Kimmorley Investment - Innovation Fund at Clean Energy Finance Corporation by InnovationAus.com

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.

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has lent the University of Melbourne $9.1 million.

As the government puts renewables on go slow and the opposition searches for fresh policies to slow climate change, BZE talks to the people who are striding ahead. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation, The Australian Solar Council and  The NSW Farmers  Federation BZE talks to Oliver Yates (Clean Energy Finance Corporation), John Grimes (Australian Solar Council) and Mark Butler (ALP).Don't forget to check out the Fringe (adjunct to ALP Conference)or have a look at Saturday Paper (July 18th).