In this podcast, Beyond Zero radio talk to Tony Pfeiffer, new Managing Director of Enova Energy, Australia's first community-owned renewable energy retailer. Tony talks about Enova's growth and expanding contribution to the country's clean energy target, despite the political issues in the federal government.

"In many places around Australia similar local initiatives are beginning to take shape. Make no mistake: community-owned renewable energy will power the future. The community wants real change. And they want it now.” [Photo supplied by Enova]

BZE Technology Radio Show: 17 November 2017: Podcast

Beyond Zero Emissions talks to Tony Pfeiffer

BZE Interviewers: Laura Perri, Natalie Bucknell, Kay Wennagel, Michael Staindl

Interview broadcast on: 17 November 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

 

Further reading:

RenewEconomy: Replacing the Clean Energy Target with a dirty one?

RenewEconomy: Enova wins at the Green Globe Awards

In this podcast, Beyond Zero radio talk to Tony Pfeiffer, new Managing Director of Enova Energy, Australia's first community-owned renewable energy retailer. Tony talks about Enova's growth and expanding contribution to the country's clean energy target, despite the political issues in the federal government.

"In many places around Australia similar local initiatives are beginning to take shape. Make no mistake: community-owned renewable energy will power the future. The community wants real change. And they want it now.” [Photo supplied by Enova]

BZE Technology Radio Show: 17 November 2017: Podcast

Beyond Zero Emissions talks to Tony Pfeiffer

BZE Interviewers: Laura Perri, Natalie Bucknell, Kay Wennagel, Michael Staindl

Interview broadcast on: 17 November 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

 

Further reading:

RenewEconomy: Replacing the Clean Energy Target with a dirty one?

RenewEconomy: Enova wins at the Green Globe Awards

In this podcast, Beyond Zero radio talk to Dr Stuart Johnston, Executive Director, Assets and Network Transformation at Energy Networks Australia (ENA), for a return interview (part 2) due to popular demand. This time about ENA's network opportunity maps.  The Australian Renewable Energy Mapping Infrastructure (AREMI) web portal is a spatial data platform for the Australian renewable energy industry. AREMI shows layers such as renewable energy potential,  and network opportunities like Available Distribution Capacity, Proposed Investment, Annual Deferral Value andPeak Day Available Capacity.

"The Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) led development of the interactive maps to consolidate information on current and future capacity constraints in electricity network infrastructure across Australia based on network planning report data. The interactive  maps include spatial data from all electricity network businesses on network constraints, planned investment and the potential value of distributed energy resources to provide network services across the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).” [Photo supplied by Stuart Johnston]

BZE Technology Radio Show: 10 November 2017: Podcast

Beyond Zero Emissions talks to Dr Stuart Johnston

BZE Interviewers: Laura Perri, Natalie Bucknell, Kay Wennagel, Michael Staindl

Interview broadcast on: 10 November 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

 

Further reading:

Australian Renewable Energy Mapping Infrastructure (AREMI) web portal

In this podcast, Beyond Zero radio talk to Dr Stuart Johnston, Executive Director, Assets and Network Transformation at Energy Networks Australia (ENA), for a return interview (part 2) due to popular demand. This time about ENA's network opportunity maps.  The Australian Renewable Energy Mapping Infrastructure (AREMI) web portal is a spatial data platform for the Australian renewable energy industry. AREMI shows layers such as renewable energy potential,  and network opportunities like Available Distribution Capacity, Proposed Investment, Annual Deferral Value andPeak Day Available Capacity.

"The Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) led development of the interactive maps to consolidate information on current and future capacity constraints in electricity network infrastructure across Australia based on network planning report data. The interactive  maps include spatial data from all electricity network businesses on network constraints, planned investment and the potential value of distributed energy resources to provide network services across the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).” [Photo supplied by Stuart Johnston]

BZE Technology Radio Show: 10 November 2017: Podcast

Beyond Zero Emissions talks to Dr Stuart Johnston

BZE Interviewers: Laura Perri, Natalie Bucknell, Kay Wennagel, Michael Staindl

Interview broadcast on: 10 November 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

 

Further reading:

Australian Renewable Energy Mapping Infrastructure (AREMI) web portal

Mon 6th Nov 2017

What lessons can we learn from  Bangladesh?

The 2017 floods in the north of Bangladesh coincided with over half a million refugees staggering in from Myanmar in the east.

India has built a security fence with armed guards around its border with Bangladesh. But despite being on the frontline, this country is NOT intending to create climate refugees.

Vivien learns how Bangladesh is adapting. Tom Bamforth from Red Cross/Red Crescent has recently been there.  Climate Scientist Dr Saleemul Huq is on skype from Dhaka at the International Centre for Climate Change and Development. He is a beacon of adaptation expertise and humanity.

He will inspire you with what a country rich in community spirit is doing. He says to  us "We  don't want your money, we want your empathy".

Australia's  task is to see the victims of our emissions. As he says , continuing carbon exports and carbon pollution is "not a victimless crime" and the climate criminals must pay. Of course emergency aid is needed,  but the ball is in our court to rapidly decarbonise.

We can also co operate at the  Bonn Climate COP in November to compensate front line countries for the unbearable loss and damage they are dealing with.

Rob Roggema is Professor of Sustainable Urban Environments at UTS in Sydney. Dutch expertise is much in demand among low lying countries like Bangladesh. He will tell us how  to go with nature, letting the rivers flood, saving the water in city reservoirs and building to prevent damage.

This encouraging show will help us rebuild our civil society and remember we have choices, going under is not inevitable.

Guests

Tom Bamforth   -   Red Cross/ Red Crescent

Dr Saleemul Huq-  International Centre for Climate Change and Development

Professor Rob Roggema - UTS- Sustainable Urban Environments

Production

Vivien Langford - Interviews

Andy Britt-       Production

Jodie Green and Roger Vize -Podcasts

Read more:

DCAN is holding a MUSIC FOR A WARMING WORLD fundraiser event next Sunday 12th

http://podcast.bze.org.au/storage/monday/Poster%20Music%20Warming_A4_PressQ.pdf

Mon 6th Nov 2017

What lessons can we learn from  Bangladesh?

The 2017 floods in the north of Bangladesh coincided with over half a million refugees staggering in from Myanmar in the east.

India has built a security fence with armed guards around its border with Bangladesh. But despite being on the frontline, this country is NOT intending to create climate refugees.

Vivien learns how Bangladesh is adapting. Tom Bamforth from Red Cross/Red Crescent has recently been there.  Climate Scientist Dr Saleemul Huq is on skype from Dhaka at the International Centre for Climate Change and Development. He is a beacon of adaptation expertise and humanity.

He will inspire you with what a country rich in community spirit is doing. He says to  us "We  don't want your money, we want your empathy".

Australia's  task is to see the victims of our emissions. As he says , continuing carbon exports and carbon pollution is "not a victimless crime" and the climate criminals must pay. Of course emergency aid is needed,  but the ball is in our court to rapidly decarbonise.

We can also co operate at the  Bonn Climate COP in November to compensate front line countries for the unbearable loss and damage they are dealing with.

Rob Roggema is Professor of Sustainable Urban Environments at UTS in Sydney. Dutch expertise is much in demand among low lying countries like Bangladesh. He will tell us how  to go with nature, letting the rivers flood, saving the water in city reservoirs and building to prevent damage.

This encouraging show will help us rebuild our civil society and remember we have choices, going under is not inevitable.

Guests

Tom Bamforth   -   Red Cross/ Red Crescent

Dr Saleemul Huq-  International Centre for Climate Change and Development

Professor Rob Roggema - UTS- Sustainable Urban Environments

Production

Vivien Langford - Interviews

Andy Britt-       Production

Jodie Green and Roger Vize -Podcasts

Read more:

DCAN is holding a MUSIC FOR A WARMING WORLD fundraiser event next Sunday 12th

http://podcast.bze.org.au/storage/monday/Poster%20Music%20Warming_A4_PressQ.pdf

In this podcast, Beyond Zero radio talk to Dr Stuart Johnston, Executive Director, Assets and Network Transformation at Energy Networks Australia (ENA), about his recent report on energy networks regulation and markets titled Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap 2017-27: A partnership between Energy Networks Australia and CSIRO.  The peak national body representing gas distribution and electricity transmission and distribution businesses in Australia, Energy Networks Australia have partnered with CSIRO to develop an Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap.  Energy Networks Australia has developed an action plan to achieve the Roadmap’s 45 milestones and are currently working on project plans for 11 flagship programs.

"Dr Stuart Johnston also introduces us to blockchain technologies, which could unlock the full potential of Australia’s distributed energy resources. Blockchain is already creating new energy markets by giving customers the ability to buy and sell energy from each another. ” [Photo supplied by ENA]

BZE Technology Radio Show: 3 November 2017: Podcast

Beyond Zero Emissions talks to Dr Stuart Johnston

BZE Interviewers: Laura Perri, Natalie Bucknell, Kay Wennagel, Michael Staindl

Interview broadcast on: 3 November 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

 

Further reading:

ENA report: Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap

ENA: Energy plan can deliver millions in customer savings and increased energy security

ENA: Batteries and solar to surge in Victoria but national plan needed

Dr Stuart Johnston: Blockchain at the Grid Edge

WHEN: 6:30 – 8pm Monday 13 November 2017*

McCoy Building

Fritz Loewe Theatre (entry via level 2)

University of Melbourne

Cnr Elgin & Swanston Streets, Carlton

Nissan is the world’s leading supplier of electric vehicles (EVs), with more than 270,000 sold globally since 2010. Nissan’s Product Communications Manager for the Asia-Oceania Region, Peter Fadeyev, will provide insights into the company’s EV products and plans, which include its clever solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology and its hybrid-based e-Power engines. Join us for a discussion on EV and energy-related topics, all towards the goal of zero emission vehicles and electrifying our transportation network.

BZE YouTube

Below is a video recording of this event or you can click here to view on the BZE YouTube channel

(Remember to and also please and the video)

Presentation slides here: (5Mb PDF)

Further reading:

Nissan unveils world’s first Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell vehicle

NISSAN ANNOUNCES “NISSAN INTELLIGENT MOBILITY” VISION – BUILDING ON COMPANY LEADERSHIP IN ELECTRIFICATION AND VEHICLE INTELLIGENCE – IN GENEVA

Read: About the BZE Discussion Group

*Please note this is the second Monday of November due to Melbourne Cup week. And we return to our regular venue! 

WHEN: 6:30 – 8pm Monday 13 November 2017*

McCoy Building

Fritz Loewe Theatre (entry via level 2)

University of Melbourne

Cnr Elgin & Swanston Streets, Carlton

Getting there: Take any tram on Swanston Street and get off at Stop 1, Melbourne University.

Entry to building is on south side of Elgin St up the ramp and through the automatic doors.

Entry: Gold coin donation

All welcome.

Thank you to the University of Melbourne Energy Institute (MEI), our Zero Carbon Australia project partners for supporting us in bringing you this event.

Everyone is welcome to come along to the pub next door to continue the discussion after 8pm!

For those who can’t attend you will find the video recording of this event on the BZE YouTube Channel and via a link on this page.

WHEN: 6:30 – 8pm Monday 13 November 2017*

McCoy Building

Fritz Loewe Theatre (entry via level 2)

University of Melbourne

Cnr Elgin & Swanston Streets, Carlton

Nissan is the world’s leading supplier of electric vehicles (EVs), with more than 270,000 sold globally since 2010. Nissan’s Product Communications Manager for the Asia-Oceania Region, Peter Fadeyev, will provide insights into the company’s EV products and plans, which include its clever solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology and its hybrid-based e-Power engines. Join us for a discussion on EV and energy-related topics, all towards the goal of zero emission vehicles and electrifying our transportation network.

BZE YouTube

Below is a video recording of this event or you can click here to view on the BZE YouTube channel

(Remember to and also please and the video)

Presentation slides here: (5Mb PDF)

Further reading:

Nissan unveils world’s first Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell vehicle

NISSAN ANNOUNCES “NISSAN INTELLIGENT MOBILITY” VISION – BUILDING ON COMPANY LEADERSHIP IN ELECTRIFICATION AND VEHICLE INTELLIGENCE – IN GENEVA

Read: About the BZE Discussion Group

*Please note this is the second Monday of November due to Melbourne Cup week. And we return to our regular venue! 

WHEN: 6:30 – 8pm Monday 13 November 2017*

McCoy Building

Fritz Loewe Theatre (entry via level 2)

University of Melbourne

Cnr Elgin & Swanston Streets, Carlton

Getting there: Take any tram on Swanston Street and get off at Stop 1, Melbourne University.

Entry to building is on south side of Elgin St up the ramp and through the automatic doors.

Entry: Gold coin donation

All welcome.

Thank you to the University of Melbourne Energy Institute (MEI), our Zero Carbon Australia project partners for supporting us in bringing you this event.

Everyone is welcome to come along to the pub next door to continue the discussion after 8pm!

For those who can’t attend you will find the video recording of this event on the BZE YouTube Channel and via a link on this page.

In this podcast, Beyond Zero radio talk to Dr Stuart Johnston, Executive Director, Assets and Network Transformation at Energy Networks Australia (ENA), about his recent report on energy networks regulation and markets titled Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap 2017-27: A partnership between Energy Networks Australia and CSIRO.  The peak national body representing gas distribution and electricity transmission and distribution businesses in Australia, Energy Networks Australia have partnered with CSIRO to develop an Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap.  Energy Networks Australia has developed an action plan to achieve the Roadmap’s 45 milestones and are currently working on project plans for 11 flagship programs.

"Dr Stuart Johnston also introduces us to blockchain technologies, which could unlock the full potential of Australia’s distributed energy resources. Blockchain is already creating new energy markets by giving customers the ability to buy and sell energy from each another. ” [Photo supplied by ENA]

BZE Technology Radio Show: 3 November 2017: Podcast

Beyond Zero Emissions talks to Dr Stuart Johnston

BZE Interviewers: Laura Perri, Natalie Bucknell, Kay Wennagel, Michael Staindl

Interview broadcast on: 3 November 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

 

Further reading:

ENA report: Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap

ENA: Energy plan can deliver millions in customer savings and increased energy security

ENA: Batteries and solar to surge in Victoria but national plan needed

Dr Stuart Johnston: Blockchain at the Grid Edge