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The Social License: The Customer & Community Episodes

If the Community doesn't buy in, the transition stumbles.
The Customer Reality & Social License.
* Customer Associations: What are the advocates concerned about?
* Community Energy: Localized grids and ownership models.
* HEMS (Home Energy Management): The battle for the "behind the meter" ecosystem.
Dec. 17, 2025

2025: Year in Review and Themes for 2026

Dr. Greg Trainor, Neil Belford, and Ben Meek reflect on the inaugural season of Wired for Energy and preview what's coming in 2026. Since launching in May 2025, the podcast has covered remarkable ground—from Jack Kotlyer at Energy Australia discussing commercial EV charging to Tim Washington at …

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Oct. 15, 2025

The Future of Energy Retail with Ryan Wavish

On this week's episode, we have Ryan Wavish, GM of Innovation at Engie Australia, to explore how one of the world's largest energy companies is navigating Australia's unique energy transition challenges. From his early days a...

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April 30, 2025

EV Adoption and Grid Challenges with Jack Kotlyar

In the first interview of the series, hosts Greg Trainor and Neil Belford talk with Jack Kotlyar, head of Green Transport at EnergyAustralia. They discuss the vital role of electric vehicles (EVs) in decarbonising Australia's...

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