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 of Engaged Outcomes and proudly supported by The Energy Charter, 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
Podcast host: Wendy Agar Managing Director Engaged Outcomes
emPOWER Podcast Episodes
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 7: Ali McLean Project Manager for Economic Development Hay Shire Council
Episode 8: John Carey Stakeholder Engagement Manager Stanwell
Episode 9: Janine Young Energy and 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 of the Mid West Development Commission
Episode 15: Stephanie Sabrinkas Power Pops Project Manager
Episode 16: Jo Sheppard Queensland Farmers Federation
Episode 17: Dr Amanda Cahill CEO at The Next Economy
Episode 17: Dr Gareth Edwards Visiting Associate Professor at 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