First Fuel

94: Doubling down with Josh Wilson

On this special episode of First Fuel we catch up with Australia's Assistant Minster for Climate and Energy Josh Wilson on the ground at COP29 in Azerbaijan. Luke and Josh discuss the impact of Donald Trump's election on g…

93: Zero carbon mindset with Brad Archer

On this episode of First Fuel we're joined by Climate Change Authority CEO Brad Archer to dig into their latest blockbuster …

92: Politics, purpose and net zero pathways with Matt Kean

On 1 August, Matt Kean will become chair of the https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/. Over a parliamentary career spanning 13 years with two state premiers, Kean has been NSW's Treasurer, Environment Minister, Innovation Minister, Energy Minist…

91: Decisions for a big decade: Victoria’s Energy and Climate Action Minister Lily D’Ambrosio

In Episode 91 of First Fuel, EEC CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Victoria’s Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, and Minister for State Electricity Commission, Lily D’Ambrosio. As Australia’s longest serving cur…

90: We’re back! With Amory Lovins and a discussion on Australia’s energy future.

First Fuel returns with a very special episode this month, featuring none other than Amory Lovins, co-founder of RMI and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford Un…

89: Making smart buildings a reality, with Jessica Granderson

A guest of the EEC at this year’s National Energy Efficiency Conference, Dr Jessica Granderson directs the Building Technology and Urban Systems Division at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and is one of the world’s foremost expert…

88: What we (should) talk about when we talk about net zero targets, with Jan Rosenow

Of the many positives to come from this year's National Energy Efficiency Conference, one of the biggest was the opportunity to bring Jan Rosenow to Australia for the first time. In the world of energy efficiency,…

National Efficiency Schemes Summit 2023: Post event wrap

Last month's National Efficiency Schemes Summit was the first of its kind: a national event bringing together participants in all Australia's state efficiency schemes – a remarkable fact by Energy Savings Industry Association…

86: Transforming industry with Troy Powell and Rob Kelly

Earlier this month, some of Australia’s biggest companies released a statement …

85: School's in for summer with Alex St John

Along with ambitious commitments to renewable energy, the Albanese Government has set its sights on decarbonisation and energy efficiency, putting the nation's energy policy wonks to work over the summer. In Episod…