emPOWER Podcast
Engaging the regions through the energy transition
The emPOWER Podcast is tailor-made for the people driving the energy transition on the ground in regional Australia. Hosted by regional community engagement powerhouse Wendy Agar, Engaged Outcomes and proudly supported by us, this first-of-its-kind series delivers:
- Real stakeholders sharing their experiences and perspectives (Voices from the Regions Series)
- Seasoned regional engagement experts sharing tips and tricks (Boots on the Ground Series)
- World-class regional experts (Lighthouse Series)
Perfect for anyone committed to supporting and understanding our regional communities, this podcast is your go-to resource for effective, respectful engagement during this pivotal time.
Available on your favourite platform now, or listen below!
emPOWER Podcast Guest Speakers
Episode 1:
Andrew Dyer
Former Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner
Episode 2:
Chris Sounness
Chief Executive Officer
Wimmera Southern Mallee Development
Episode 3:
Kelly Parkinson
Risk Communication Specialist
Episode 4:
Carly Baker-Burnham
2024 Australian Organic Farmer of the Year
Episode 5:
Cathy McGowan
Chair
AgriFutures Australia
Episode 6:
Jamahl Waddington
Head of Infrastructure
JLL
Episode 7:
Kate Hook
Community Engagement Projects Manager
RE-Alliance
Episode 8:
John Carey
Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Stanwell
Episode 9:
Janine Young
Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW
Episode 10:
Brent Finlay
Farmer and wind turbine host
Episode 11:
Mayor Bruce Simpson
New Cherbourg Council
Episode 12:
Dr Kieren Moffat
CEO
Voconiq
Episode 13:
Deputy Mayor Kylie Bourne
Western Downs Regional Council
Episode 14:
Nils Hay
CEO
Mid West Development Commission
Episode 15: Stephanie Sabrinkas
Project Manager
Power Pops
Episode 16:
Jo Sheppard
Queensland Farmers' Federation
Episode 17:
Dr Amanda Cahill
CEO
The Next Economy
Episode 17:
Dr Gareth Edwards
Visiting Associate Professor
University of East Anglia
Episode 18:
Sabiene Heindl
CEO
The Energy Charter
Episode 18:
Tom Everitt
TDC Services
Episode 19:
Tony Mahar
Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner
Episode 20:
Karin Stark
Director
Farm Renewables Consulting
Episode 20:
Andrew Bomm
CEO
Network Hoist
Episode 21:
Tony Wolfe
Gippsland Climate Change Network
Episode 22:
Joanna Stevens
Premier Strategy
Episode 23: Matthew Charles-Jones
Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY)
Episode 23:
Matt Grogan
Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY)
Episode 24:
Karen Cain
International researcher and advisor on the energy transition
Episode 25:
Chris O’Keefe
National Spokesperson
Clean Energy Council
Episode 26:
Michael Katz
CEO
RELA Australia
Episode 27:
Andy Bray
National Director
RE-Alliance
Episode 28:
Tracy Lefroy
Grain grower + former Shire President of Moore, WA
Episode 28:
Andrew Smith
Mayor
Western Downs Regional Council QLD
Episode 29:
David Shankey
CEO
Net Zero Economy Authority
Episode 30:
Paul Binsted
Chair
Energy Corporation of NSW (+ former Chair of Stanwell Corporation in QLD)
Episode 31:
Tony Maher
Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner
Episode 31:
Charlie Prell
Retired farmer and Chair of the Landholder Lived Experience Panel
Episode 31:
Tracy Lefroy
Grain grower + former Shire President of Moore, WA
Episode 32:
Mel Street
Electrical tradie + Founder Lady Tradies and Rocking Chicks + Co-founder PowerUp Network
Episode 32:
Dr Liz Beavis
Engineer + Co-chair
Clean Energy Council’s Onshore Wind and Utility Scale Solar Directorate
Episode 33:
Sam Coupland
Mayor of Armidale Regional Council and Chair of the Coalition of Renewable Energy Mayors