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Join us as we share insights, stories, and strategies from stakeholders and experts about the unique dynamics, opportunities, and challenges of engaging in regional Australia. emPOWER’s goal is to support respectful and effective engagement during the energy transition.
Global Insights: International Lessons from the Energy Transition - Nils Hay
emPOWER: Voices of the Regional Energy Shift
43 minutes 30 seconds
7 months ago
Global Insights: International Lessons from the Energy Transition - Nils Hay
In this Lighthouse Series episode of the emPOWER podcast, Wendy Agar is joined by Nils Hay, Winston Churchill Fellow and regional development leader from Western Australia. Nils recently completed his international study tour, Regional Power Surge, exploring how large-scale renewable and low-carbon energy projects are impacting regional communities across the globe.
Together, Wendy and Nils explore the big question: How do we enable the energy transition to move at the pace required—while ensuring meaningful, lasting benefits for the regional communities who host the infrastructure and hold the resources?
In this episode, they discuss:
Global takeaways on community benefits, social license, policy, and coexistence
Stories of regional communities abroad that are thriving through the transition
Cautionary tales that highlight what not to do
Key lessons and best practice Australia can take on board—right now
How global insights can influence better outcomes in our own backyard
Nils brings a grounded, real-world perspective shaped by years working across regional development and local government in Queensland and Western Australia. You can read his Churchill report here: Report Completed - Nils Hay
EmPOWER is proudly supported by The Energy Charter, a CEO collaboration across the energy sector nationally, delivering better outcomes for customers and communities in the energy transition.
Tune in to hear how we can avoid repeating mistakes, borrow from global success stories, and build a stronger, fairer transition for regional Australia.
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emPOWER: Voices of the Regional Energy Shift
Join us as we share insights, stories, and strategies from stakeholders and experts about the unique dynamics, opportunities, and challenges of engaging in regional Australia. emPOWER’s goal is to support respectful and effective engagement during the energy transition.
