Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDr Amanda Cahill and Dr Gareth Edwards - Empowering Community-Led Change in a Just Energy Transition
Episode 17
Lighthouse series
What does it take for communities to lead the renewable energy transition—not just be consulted? In this episode, Wendy Agar talks …
1 year, 1 month ago
Jo Sheppard - Powering the Future: the intersection of Agriculture, Energy & Community
Episode 16
The energy transition is reshaping regional Australia—but how do we ensure that agriculture and community are at the table, and truly benefiting from…
1 year, 1 month ago
Engaging Young People in the Energy Shift: Stephanie Sabrinskas
Episode 15
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 transit…
1 year, 2 months ago
Global Insights: International Lessons from the Energy Transition - Nils Hay
Episode 14
In this Lighthouse Series episode of the emPOWER podcast, Wendy Agar is joined by Nils Hay, Winston Churchill Fellow and regional development leader …
1 year, 2 months ago
Beyond Netball Skirts & BBQs: How Miles Took Control with a Community Investment Plan with Deputy Mayor Kylie Bourne
Episode 13
When big energy projects come to town, what lasting impact do they leave behind? Too often, regional communities receive a flood of short-term sponso…
1 year, 3 months ago
Dr Kieren Moffat- Why Are Communities Angry? The Social License Dilemma
Episode 12
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 d…
1 year, 3 months ago
First Nations Engagement - From Consultation to Empowered Collaboration with Mayor Bruce Simpson
Episode 11
How do we build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with communities that have been over-researched, over-consulted, and over-promised?
Join…
1 year, 4 months ago
Brent Finlay & Maria Baker - Developing the Foundations for Coexistence: Lessons from McIntyre Windfarm
Episode 10
How do you create lasting relationships between agriculture and the renewable energy industry? Join Wendy Agar as she explores this question with Bre…
1 year, 4 months ago
Janine Young & Rod Stowe - Becoming a Welcome Guest: Regional Engagement during the Energy Transition (Lighthouse Series)
Episode 9
Join Wendy Agar as she sits down with Rod Stowe, former Fair Trading Commissioner (NSW), and Janine Young, Ombudsman at Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW.…
1 year, 5 months ago
Building Bridges in Your Community: Insights on Local Engagement with John Carey
Episode 8
The energy transition is reshaping local communities and businesses, bringing both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. For those living an…
1 year, 6 months ago