First Fuel

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First Fuel episodes

March 30, 2021 39: 'One of the big ones' with Bridgette Carter
In Episode 39 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Bridgette Carter, Manager, Energy Sourcing & Utilisation at BlueScope and Deputy Chair of the Energy Users Association of Australia. Luke and Bridgette discuss the crucial role energy plays in BlueScope’s steel production, the company’s long history of proactive energy management, and the role of industry in the transition to a net zero economy.
Mentioned in this episode:
BlueScope’s climate plans
https://www.bluescope.com/about-us/bluescope-news/2020/10/climate-change-action/
BlueScope’s appointment of a Chief Executive Climate Change
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/bluescope-corporate-umbraco-media/media/3098/1h-fy2021-asx-release.pdf
Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative
https://energytransitionsinitiative.org
Energy Users’ Association of Australia
https://euaa.com.au
Connect with our guests:
Find Bridgette at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgette-carter-b6079035
Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil
Email us at [email protected]
To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts
38 min
March 18, 2021 38: Lit up like the Starship Enterprise with Jon Dee
In Episode 38 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by social entrepreneur, broadcaster and philanthropist Jon Dee, RE100’s Australia coordinator and co-founder of Planet Ark.
Luke and Jon discuss the origins of his passion for energy efficiency, the compelling economic case for sustainability investments, and the particular opportunities and challenges faced by small and large businesses navigating the energy transition.

Mentioned in this episode:
Jon’s website
jondee.com

Energy Cut – The 20 Step Guide to Cutting Energy Bills in Your Business
https://jondee.com/books/

RE100 in Australia
https://www.there100.org/our-international-work

Lion goes carbon neutral
https://lionco.com/2019/11/14/lion-to-become-austalias-first-major-carbon-neutral-brewer/

BZE’s Million Jobs Plan
https://bze.org.au/research_release/million-jobs-plan/

Connect with our guests:
Find Jon at https://twitter.com/JonDeeOz

Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil
Email us at [email protected]
To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts
31 min
March 03, 2021 37: Vision plus business model with Alison Rowe
In Episode 37 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Alison Rowe, who has just stepped down after five years as CEO of Australian Energy Foundation (AEF).
Luke and Alison discuss AEF’s origins as the Moreland Energy Foundation Limited (MEFL), the decision to rebrand and take the organisation national, and the importance of having both a vision, and a business model that delivers it.

Mentioned in this episode:
Australian Energy Foundation
www.aef.com.au

Connect with our guests:
Find Alison at https://twitter.com/AlisonRoweAU

Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil
Email us at [email protected]
To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts
33 min
February 18, 2021 36: ’The grid is good’ with Damien Moyse
In Episode 36 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Damien Moyse, who this week stepped down from his role as Renew’s Policy and Research Manager after twelve years.
Luke and Damien discuss Renew’s unique research and advocacy role, some of the key achievements of the last twelve years, and what still needs to be done to deliver an energy transition that works for consumers.

Mentioned in this episode:
First Fuel Episode 17: Healthy homes with Donna Luckman
https://anchor.fm/energy-efficiency-council/episodes/17-Healthy-homes-with-Donna-Luckman-eidbce
Renew research archive
https://renew.org.au/what-we-do/research/
Flame out: the future of natural gas (Grattan Institute)
https://grattan.edu.au/report/flame-out-the-future-of-natural-gas/
The Challenge of Retail Gas in California’s Low-Carbon Future (California Energy Commission)
https://ww2.energy.ca.gov/2019publications/CEC-500-2019-055/index.html

Connect with our guests:
Find Damien on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-moyse-90839830/?originalSubdomain=au

Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil
Email us at [email protected]
To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts
41 min
February 03, 2021 35: Grubby centrism with Frankie Muskovic and Tennant Reed
In Episode 35 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by two guests: Francesca Muskovic, National Policy Manager for Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at the Property Council of Australia, and Tennant Reed, Head of Climate, Energy and Environment Policy at Australian Industry Group.
Luke, Frankie and Tennant discuss what is on the energy and climate agenda for 2021, how it will be shaped by the newly-minted Biden administration, and what it all means for Australia.

Mentioned in this episode:
First Fuel Episode 29: Biden and climate with Frankie Muskovic and Tennant Reed
https://anchor.fm/energy-efficiency-council/episodes/29-Biden-and-climate-with-Frankie-Muskovic-and-Tennant-Reed-em7rfc

Connect with our guests:
Find Frankie at https://twitter.com/FrankieMuskovic
Find Tennant at https://twitter.com/TennantReed

Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil
Email us at [email protected]
To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts
52 min
December 16, 2020 34: Market impacts with Jeremy Sung
In Episode 34 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Jeremy Sung, an energy policy analyst specialising in energy efficiency at the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Luke and Jeremy discuss Energy Efficiency 2020, the latest edition of the IEA’s annual energy efficiency market report. They cover the worrying slowdown in global energy efficiency improvement, the factors driving this trend, and what governments can do to respond.

Mentioned in this episode:
Energy Efficiency 2020
https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-efficiency-2020

Recommendations of the Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency
https://www.iea.org/reports/recommendations-of-the-global-commission-for-urgent-action-on-energy-efficiency

IEA welcomes commitment by leading countries to drive global progress on energy efficiency
https://www.iea.org/news/iea-welcomes-commitment-by-leading-countries-to-drive-global-progress-on-energy-efficiency

World Energy Outlook Special Report on Sustainable Recovery
https://www.iea.org/reports/sustainable-recovery/a-sustainable-recovery-plan-for-the-energy-sector

Connect with our guests:
Find Jeremy at https://twitter.com/jeremyksung

Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil
Email us at [email protected]
To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts
44 min
December 11, 2020 33: Climate for change with Connie Hedegaard
In Episode 33 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Connie Hedegaard, Former European Commissioner for Climate Action. Luke and Connie discuss growing global momentum for ambitious action on climate change, and the central role of energy efficiency in the transition.

Mentioned in this episode:
Recommendations of the Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency
https://www.iea.org/reports/recommendations-of-the-global-commission-for-urgent-action-on-energy-efficiency

A European Green Deal
https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en

Get a pass and catch up with ALL the great sessions at the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2020
eec.org.au/conference

Connect with our guests:
Find Connie at https://twitter.com/@CoHedegaard

Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil
Email us at [email protected]
To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts
42 min
December 03, 2020 32: Setting goals with Zali Steggall
In Episode 32 of First Fuel, we bring you a special ‘Sundowner session’ direct from last week’s National Energy Efficiency Conference.
Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel and Independent MP for Warringah, Zali Steggall OAM, catch up for a beer to discuss her effort to help Australia turn the page on a decade of dysfunctional climate politics.

Mentioned in this episode:
Wild Australia: After the fires (ABC iView)
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/wild-australia-after-the-fires

Zali’s Climate Change Bill
https://www.zalisteggall.com.au/questions_and_answers_on_our_climate_change_bill

Get a pass and catch up with ALL the great sessions at the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2020
eec.org.au/conference

Connect with our guests:
Find Zali at https://twitter.com/zalisteggall

Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil
Email us at [email protected]
To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts
29 min
November 26, 2020 31: ‘Coopers is old school’ with Mark Butler
In Episode 31 of First Fuel, we bring you a special ‘Sundowner session’ direct from this week’s National Energy Efficiency Conference.
Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel and Labor Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Mark Butler catch up for a beer and discuss, well, 2020.

Mentioned in this episode:
Get a pass and catch up with ALL the great sessions at the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2020
eec.org.au/conference

Connect with our guests:
Find Mark at https://twitter.com/Mark_Butler_MP

Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil
Email us at [email protected]
To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts
31 min
November 20, 2020 30: Hard working stimulus with Kellie Caught and Nick Aberle
In Episode 30 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Kellie Caught, Senior Adviser, Climate & Energy at the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and Nick Aberle, Campaigns Manager at Environment Victoria. Luke, Kellie, and Nick discuss the landmark $797 million dollar energy efficiency package announced by the Victorian Government earlier this week.

Mentioned in this episode:
Victoria's $797 million energy efficiency stimulus package
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/helping-victorians-pay-their-power-bills

One Million Homes Alliance
https://environmentvictoria.org.au/campaign/one-million-homes/

Joint statement for healthy, affordable homes
https://www.acoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Joint-statement-for-Healthy-Affordable-Homes.pdf

National Energy Efficiency Conference 2020
www.eec.org.au/conference

Connect with our guests:
Find Kellie at https://twitter.com/Kelliecaught
Find Nick at https://twitter.com/NickAberle

Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil
Email us at [email protected]
To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts

48 min

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