Is energy storage the key to unlocking a more reliable and affordable energy future?In this episode, we’re joined by Frank Calabria, CEO and Managing Director of Origin Energy, and Rob Amphlett Lewis, Group Executive Distributed Services & PLUS ES at Ausgrid, to explore how innovations in energy storage are transforming Australia’s energy landscape.Together, they tackle the big questions: How can households and businesses benefit from battery storage? How can storage bring down the cost of the energy transition for everyone?They also discuss the role of retailers, networks, and policymakers in making energy storage more accessible, the emerging non-battery alternatives, and what needs to happen next to unlock the full potential of this game-changing technology.
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The Opportunity for NSW: Harnessing The Power Of The Grid
Could unlocking distribution networks be the key to a faster, more affordable energy transition?In this episode, Dom van den Berg, CEO of Energy Networks Australia, and Tim Jarratt, Group Executive – Market Development and Strategy at Ausgrid, explore how Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) can help accelerate the shift to clean energy.Together, they tackle the big questions: How can smarter use of existing infrastructure cut costs for consumers? What’s holding networks back? And what needs to change to make the transition more accessible for everyone?
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Electrification of the Home: A Household Revolution
Is moving away from gas the key to a more sustainable and affordable future? In this episode, we’re joined by Brendan French, CEO of Energy Consumers Australia, and Marc England, CEO of Ausgrid, to explore how home electrification is reshaping Australia’s energy landscape and saving households money.
Together, they tackle the big questions: What’s in it for households? Are the long-term savings compelling enough to outweigh upfront costs? Can the grid support widespread electrification? They also discuss the biggest barriers holding households back, the role of industry and networks in driving change, and what needs to happen to accelerate the shift.
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Driving Change: The EV Revolution
Are EVs the key to reducing energy costs and cutting emissions in Australia? In this episode, we’re joined by Doug McNamee, Founder and CEO of JOLT, and Rob Amphlett Lewis, Group Executive - Distributed Services & PLUS ES at Ausgrid, to unpack the challenges and opportunities in the EV space.Together, they tackle the pressing questions: Why has the EV transition slowed in Australia? Is our grid ready to handle the surge in EV adoption? What’s being done to make EV charging more accessible at home and beyond? They also explore Ausgrid’s role in driving the shift towards an electric future and discuss the pivotal infrastructure needed to support widespread EV uptake.
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Pace of Change: Accelerating Renewables Integration
How can we integrate renewables into the grid at lightning speed? In this episode, we’re joined by Junayd Hollis, Group Executive - Customer, Assets & Digital at Ausgrid, and Eamon Waterford, CEO of the Committee for Sydney, to explore strategies for fast-tracking the energy transition. Together, they dive into the big questions: Are we doing enough to drive change? How can households and businesses play a bigger role? What lessons can we learn from other regions further along their renewable journey? They also discuss the potential of unlocking rooftop solar, the balance between large-scale and local generation, and whether a focus on distribution networks could help us speed up progress while reducing costs.
About Wired for Good: Conversations for a Better Energy Future
Welcome to Wired for Good: Conversations for a Better Energy Future—the podcast brought to you by Ausgrid that dives into the heart of Australia’s energy transformation. Hosted by electrification advocate Sarah Aubrey, each episode explores how we can build a faster, fairer, and more affordable energy landscape for all Australians.
This series brings together top experts and industry leaders to answer the big questions: What will it take to achieve an energy future that benefits everyone? How can we make this transition both impactful and inclusive?
Join us each month as we uncover the possibilities, spark collaboration, and drive real change—one powerful conversation at a time.
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