Straight talk about the world’s transition from fossil fuels to renewables with energy expert Chris Nelder
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From FORESIGHT Climate & Energy, Watt Matters is a podcast all about the energy transition and the shift to a decarbonised economy. Through biweekly debates and discussions on the energy transition in Europe, North America and around the world, Watt Matters focuses on how to achieve thriving renewable energy markets and liveable cities through the right mix of policy, regulation, finance and technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join us as we share insights, stories, and strategies from stakeholders and experts about the unique dynamics, opportunities, and challenges of engaging in regional Australia. emPOWER’s goal is to support respectful and effective engagement during the energy transition.
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The energy industry is evolving—how will quantum computing, AI, and digital transformation shape the future? Join CGI’s experts as they discuss the latest trends in decarbonization, grid modernization, and disruptive technologies driving the energy transition. Topics include: The impact of AI, quantum computing, and digital transformation Decarbonization strategies and the rise of green energy How utilities are modernizing power grids and improving resilience Innovations in battery storage, ...
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Policy Dispatch: The FORESIGHT podcast on the policies underpinning the energy transition
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From FORESIGHT Climate & Energy, Policy Dispatch is a podcast all about the policies that underpin the energy transition. This is what will make or break the global decarbonisation effort. Through biweekly, short-but-sweet episodes, the Policy Dispatch will aim to explain what governments in the globe’s key markets are doing to boost clean energy and create sustainable ecosystems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We are the storytellers of Africa's energy transition, covering the perspectives of Financiers, Policymakers, and Operators dedicated to pushing the continent towards a sustainable energy future. The podcast is hosted by Olubunmi Olajide and produced by Chigozie Ubah. New episode every two weeks.
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Welcome to Accelerating Energy, a new podcast powered by Sidley Austin LLP. Join us as we drill down on critical, and late-breaking, energy transition topics from all corners of industry. Each episode will introduce you to guests with unique perspectives as we investigate the business, legal, and policy concerns of this fast-evolving landscape. Accelerating Energy is hosted by Ken Irvin and Cliff Vrielink, partners in Sidley’s global Energy practice.
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We believe sharing insights from different sectors is crucial for our mission to accelerate the global transition to a sustainable energy ecosystem. In our series of podcasts, we cover many topics related to Strategic Asset Management, like ISO 55000, Digitalization, Resilience, Risk & Portfolio Management and much more. Experts from different parts of the world, and from different asset-intensive sectors, such as utilities, oil & gas, airports, nuclear power and food production plants, shar ...
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Most of Finland’s electricity is sourced from carbon neutral energy sources as the country aims to go completely net-zero by 2035. So great are its decarbonisation ambitions that Finland wants to be carbon negative by 2050. Helena Sa…
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Since his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has caused shock waves across global trade. On this episode of Watt Matters, Joseph Francois from the World Trade Institute joins the team to discuss the new trade paradigm …
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This episode is part of a miniseries about Australia’s energy transition. In late 2024, Chris traveled to Australia and recorded interviews with experts closely involved in its energy transition. The first of those interviews was featured in Episode #234, and the second in Episode #235. In Episode #246, we explored how the Australian government is …
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Young people aren’t just the future—they’re a vital part of the now. So how do we ensure their voices are truly heard in the renewable energy transition? In this episode, Wendy Agar chats with Stephanie Sabrinskas—a passionate organiser, impact producer, and the creative mind behind Power Pops, a virtual reality youth engagement program with the Gi…
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Send us a text How is the energy transition reshaping global supply chains? In this episode of Energy Transition Talks, CGI experts explore how AI, digital twins, and sustainable energy are driving real-time agility, resilience, and progress toward net-zero. From Michelin’s planning shift to industry-wide collaboration, get insights on building the…
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. China is the world’s biggest emitter but also a key driver of the energy transition. The country is responsible for the biggest renewables rollout but also commissioned 70% of new coal capacity in 2024. The country has also been accu…
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. A flexible grid underpins Europe’s energy transition and helps bring more renewables online. According to statistics from SolarPower Europe, it could also bring big benefits, including saving the European Union €30 billion and avoidi…
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Today’s uncertain geopolitical context and the economic power of the United States, China, and others mean Europe must find new ways to collaborate and compete in the global economy. By doing so, European countries can create jobs, e…
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This episode is part of a miniseries about Australia’s energy transition. In late 2024, Chris traveled to Australia and recorded interviews with a wide range of experts who are closely involved in its energy transition. The first of those interviews was featured in Episode #234, and the second in Episode #235. In this episode, we’ll see how the Aus…
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Buildings are at the heart of the energy transition. They soak up a lot of energy and spew out a lot of emissions. Improving the existing stock and making sure new builds are as green as possible is crucial to our global decarbonisat…
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In this Lighthouse Series episode of the emPOWER podcast, Wendy Agar is joined by Nils Hay, Winston Churchill Fellow and regional development leader from Western Australia. Nils recently completed his international study tour, Regional Power Surge, exploring how large-scale renewable and low-carbon energy projects are impacting regional communities…
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Send us a text What happens when communities, consumers, and local innovators become key players in global supply chains? In this episode, host Peter Warren speaks with CGI Vice-Presidents Charley Wark and Helena Jochberger about the rise of the citizen supply chain—a powerful movement that’s reshaping how industries operate in a connected, digital…
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In the first part, Episode #240, we reviewed the UK’s unique strategies for procuring energy transition solutions. In the second part, Episode #241, we covered how the nation’s energy regulator is driving investment to support the transition. To conclude this miniseries, we welcome back Julian Leslie, who first joined us in Episode #174. Julian is …
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. The energy transition is becoming more and more complex, new technologies are coming online, old ways of sourcing power are becoming obsolete and geopolitics are tearing up the rulebook. That is why the ability to plan ahead, work th…
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Register for the Included VC Africa Reimagined: VC & Beyond Summit Join Diana Maranga, Head of Commercialization at Octavia Carbon, as she shares her unique journey from growing up inspired by environmental hero Professor Wangari Mathai to leading a pioneering direct air capture and storage company in Kenya. In this episode, Diana discusses Octavia…
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Send us a text The evolving landscape of quantum computing In a recent episode of the Energy Transition Talks podcast, Maida Zahid sat down with quantum computing expert Curtis Nybo to explore the challenges, benefits and future of this emerging technology. In this second instalment of the conversation, Curtis moves from theory to practice, focusin…
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Beyond Netball Skirts & BBQs: How Miles Took Control with a Community Investment Plan with Deputy Mayor Kylie Bourne
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When big energy projects come to town, what lasting impact do they leave behind? Too often, regional communities receive a flood of short-term sponsorship dollars—but without a plan, the money disappears, leaving little more than a few BBQs and a set of netball skirts. The community of Miles, QLD, refused to let that happen! During the coal seam ga…
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Send us a text This episode dives deep into the world of quantum computing and its transformative power beyond classical computing methods. Understanding quantum properties like superposition and entanglement not only excites but also invites practical applications in various fields, especially energy. • Exploring the foundational principles of qua…
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What makes for effective and enduring green industrial policy? How can public and private investment mobilize to achieve the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal? Can Trump undermine climate science and the global energy transition, or will the rest of the world carry on without the US? Which policy designs can drive equitable green growth, ensuring the en…
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Not all hydrogen is created equally and not all proposed uses for hydrogen deserve the time of day. Potential applications for the fuel are gradually becoming narrower and more targeted as policymakers and industry get serious about …
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It’s a question that keeps popping up in the energy shift across the country—and one that professionals across the industry struggle to answer. Why do some communities push back harder than others? Why does trust seem so hard to build… and so easy to lose? Join Wendy Agar, your host, as she unpacks the deep drivers of community anger, social licens…
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The countdown has begun on statewide zero-emission mandates. Blue state governors have created strict timelines for implementing their renewable energy objectives. And these mandates will significantly impact operations for utility companies and the United States power grid. Will power-hungry data centers and extreme weather events impede success f…
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Heat pumps work almost like magic—delivering several times more heat energy than the electricity they require to run. Modern heat pumps are so efficient, they can even extract warmth from freezing temperatures, keeping buildings comfortable despite the cold outdoors. With many policymakers seriously exploring ways they can accelerate heat pump adop…
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Artificial intelligence could make or break the energy transition. The massive data centres that provide AI’s computational power will need to increase in number, which will result in a spike in energy demand. But the benefits that A…
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First Nations Engagement - From Consultation to Empowered Collaboration with Mayor Bruce Simpson
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How do we build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with communities that have been over-researched, over-consulted, and over-promised? Join Wendy Agar in this inspiring episode of the Voices from the Regions series as she explores this question with Mayor Bruce Simpson from the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council. A standout speaker from t…
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In this episode, Ifechukwude 'Chude' Uwajeh, Managing Director of Blended Finance at GreenMax Capital Group, shares his professional journey from large-scale thermal power projects to clean energy advisory and fund management. He discusses the challenges of electrification in Africa, the importance of creative financing models, and the implementati…
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What important trends are shaping the energy transition today? And what is the outlook for oil and gas demand? In this conversation, Tim Gould of the International Energy Agency (IEA) returns to discuss key insights from the agency’s flagship annual report, the World Energy Outlook 2024. We consider the enormous implications of IEA’s view that glob…
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Quick and casual check with the team behind the podcast on our plans for the year. Sign up for our newsletter (we have not yet changed the name): https://mailchi.mp/dc168bd41a97/sign-up-here
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Heating our homes and cooling our casas is a vital part of everyday life that is often taken for granted. We expect heat and, increasingly, demand cooling. But the energy needs and carbon footprint of heating and cooling are huge. Bo…
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Brent Finlay & Maria Baker - Developing the Foundations for Coexistence: Lessons from McIntyre Windfarm
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How do you create lasting relationships between agriculture and the renewable energy industry? Join Wendy Agar as she explores this question with Brent Finlay, a Queensland sheep and wind farmer, former National Farmers’ Federation President, and a host landholder for the McIntyre Windfarm, and Maria Baker, the project’s community engagement lead. …
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In this episode of The Energy Talk, we sit down with the CEO of Earthbond, Chidalu Onyenso, to explore the company’s innovative approach to solving Nigeria’s energy crisis through solar energy solutions tailored for SMEs. We explore Earthbond's mission, financing models, and the challenges of scaling renewable energy solutions in underserved region…
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This episode is the second in a miniseries about how the UK is transforming its energy system. If you missed Part One, featuring Adam Berman discussing the UK’s decarbonization progress, you can find it here. In this conversation, Luke Ames Blackaby from Ofgem, the UK’s electricity and gas regulator, joins us to discuss how the agency is supporting…
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of the hydrogen revolution with us as we chat with industry visionaries Magalie Amiel and David van der Ploeg. This episode promises a deep dive into how ports are transforming into indispensable hubs for the hydrogen economy. Discover the unique market opportunities that hydrogen presents over the next decade, esp…
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Janine Young & Rod Stowe - Becoming a Welcome Guest: Regional Engagement during the Energy Transition (Lighthouse Series)
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Join Wendy Agar as she sits down with Rod Stowe, former Fair Trading Commissioner (NSW), and Janine Young, Ombudsman at Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW. Rod draws from his experience conducting community engagement reviews for Transgrid’s Hume Link project, while Janine offers her unique perspective on resolving disputes and supporting individuals whe…
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This episode kicks off a new miniseries exploring how the UK is evolving its energy system through world-leading efforts to meet its decarbonization goals. In 2024, it closed its last coal-fired power plant and conducted its most successful Contract for Difference (CfD) auction yet, which attracted a diverse range of renewable energy projects—inclu…
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Why do most economic models consistently underestimate the speed of energy transition? Our guest today, Doyne Farmer, believes he knows why. Doyne is the director of the Complexity Economics program at the Oxford Martin School at Oxford University, the Chief Scientist at Macrocosm, a modeling shop specializing in complexity economics, and the autho…
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. The energy transition is gaining momentum. For our Watt Matters series on Energy in 2030, we’ve seen growing interest in new ways to decarbonise our world and tackle climate change. We’ve looked at carbon removals, industrial electri…
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Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. The 54 countries that make up Africa face some of the same energy and climate challenges as nations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, but in many cases the hurdles and obstacles are more varied and more difficult to overcome. Climate…
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Send us a text In part two of our Energy Transition Talks conversation with Helena Jochberger, CGI’s Global Industry Lead for Manufacturing, she and Peter Warren share insights from their industries, emphasizing the advantages of cross-industry collaboration, the need to integrate renewable energy sources and the evolution of ESG principles in busi…
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The energy transition is reshaping local communities and businesses, bringing both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. For those living and engaging in their home communities, this shift comes with unique responsibilities. Local community engagement professionals and land agents are often hired because they are trusted, connected, and be…
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The outlook for energy transition in the US may feel bleak at the moment, but Europe continues to make significant progress. So if you’re ready for a little good news and thoughtful conversation about the energy transition in Europe, this one’s for you! Our guest in this episode is Jan Rosenow, a veteran European energy observer, analyst, and polic…
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