Rephonic
Artwork for Energy Insiders

Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast

RenewEconomy
Renewable Energy
China
Electric Vehicles
Energy Transition
Social License
Green Hydrogen
Air Quality
Solar Energy
Coal Consumption
Climate Commitments
Rooftop Solar
Consumer Energy Resources
Air Pollution
Manufacturing
Energy Security
Community Engagement
Coal
Capacity Investment Scheme
Community Energy
Utilities

Join Renew Economy founder and editor-in-chief Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes392Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Energy Insiders

Latest Episodes

Zenobe's Gareth Ridge on providing electric trucks as a service, using old batteries and what the grid makes of it all. Plus: News of the week.

YouTube

Essential Energy COO Luke Jenner on a big leap forward for V2G, courtesy of an electric ute. Plus: LNP blows up renewables target as a coal plant blows up on them, and other news.

YouTube

One of the world’s biggest energy suppliers has Australia in its sight as it seeks to help electrify the world. Jackie Brown and Aaron Scott explain what technologies are on the menu. This special episode is brought to you by GE Vernova.

YouTube

Engie's Laura Caspari explains why batteries are paired better with solar than wind, and why data centre load could unlock more renewables. Plus: News of the week.

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast
Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy PodcastSolar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast
The Driven
The DrivenThe Driven
Grattan Institute
Grattan InstituteGrattan Institute
Switched On
Switched OnBloomberg

Recent Guests

Luke Jenner
Chief Operating Officer of Essential Energy
Essential Energy
Episode: Big leap forward for batteries on wheels
Jackie Brown
Co-chair of the GE Vernova Country Council and head of its wind business in Australia
GE Vernova
Episode: Turbines and batteries: GE Vernova’s plans to help electrify Australia
Aaron Scott
Co-chair of the GE Vernova Country Council
GE Vernova
Episode: Turbines and batteries: GE Vernova’s plans to help electrify Australia
Laura Caspari
Head of renewables at Engie in Australia, returning from 15 years in the U.S.
Engie
Episode: Solar and battery make better grid partners than wind
Marc England
CEO of Ausgrid, formerly worked at AGL and Genesis Energy
Ausgrid
Episode: A cheaper way to host wind and solar
David Scaysbrook
Principal at Quinbrook Infrastructure, focusing on renewable energy investments.
Quinbrook Infrastructure
Episode: The tipping point in solar and battery storage
Jonathan Pershing
Former lead US negotiator at the UNFCCC climate conferences
Hewlett Foundation
Episode: Donald Trump’s war on climate, energy and science
Iola Hughes
Head of research at Rho Motion
Rho Motion
Episode: The low down on grid and EV batteries
David Cavanaugh
Chief Hydrogen Officer of Hydrogen Western and Hydrogen East, Director of Integrated Energy.
Hydrogen Western and Hydrogen East
Episode: Special Episode: Australia’s green hydrogen hope

Hosts

Giles Parkinson
Editor of RenewEconomy and founder, with extensive experience in covering energy markets and climate policy.
David Leitch
Leading energy analyst with a strong focus on market strategies and policy implications in the energy sector.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 424 ratings
  • Loving it until the Hydrogen Australia interview with David Cavanagh

    Gents,

    I enjoy your show and regularly rate it 5 stars but the interview with David Cavanagh was frankly poor.

    Hydrogen has been the renewable darling because everyone down to the layman knows that when it burns it makes clean water H2O.

    What they don’t know is:

    1. The cost? (unsubsidised)!

    2. Where it comes from? (the myriad of colours!!)

    3. That it is also a greenhouse gas, 11.6x GWP of CO2

    4. The inefficiency of production, storage, transport and losses along the way

    Etc.

    Read Michael Lieb... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Alex von Muralt
    Australiaa month ago
  • Finally the facts come out

    This is the most important podcast for Australia right now! Brilliant and informative. I’d love to hear Dr Karl K on there to talk about the state of climate in 2025

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jumcookedit
    Australia4 months ago
  • Great podcast… and could be even better

    The best guest roster in Australian renewables, just DL needs to PLEASE ask one question at a time and prepare questions! And give up the banker gags. Still, a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Franith
    Australiaa year ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Great content , really informative and relevant and easy to listen to. Well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nattygappy
    Australia2 years ago
  • Fantastic & informative !

    I never fail to tune in each week to listen to Giles & David - unfailingly well worth a listen Gents, I’d love to hear a session from you with Andrew Dyer the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner on the topic of Social Licence some time soon …

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Energy Tragic
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Informative and relevant content, making it a must-listen for professionals in energy.
Quality guests create insightful discussions, although some note the need for improved production quality.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth exploration of current energy policies and technologies, valuing the perspective of industry experts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#143
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#124
South Africa/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Turbines and batteries: GE Vernova’s plans to help electrify Australia
Q: How do you see the market for gas turbines given the supply chain challenges?
The market globally has grown, but supply chains are stretched, leading to longer lead times for gas turbines. We're working closely with customers to meet their needs despite these challenges.
Turbines and batteries: GE Vernova’s plans to help electrify Australia
Q: What makes Australia particularly different to other markets?
Australia's enormous growth in renewables has transformed the energy system, making it a key market for technologies like wind turbines and battery storage.
Solar and battery make better grid partners than wind
Q: What are some of the key differences or similarities between the US and Australian renewable markets?
There are more similarities than differences, with both having varying planning challenges across states, but clean energy projects generally move more quickly in the US.
Big leap forward for batteries on wheels
Q: How do you end up with a Ford 150 Lightning?
It's a trial unit we bought to test electric use in the field for our operational needs.
Big leap forward for batteries on wheels
Q: What have you done and why?
We've completed our trial of vehicle to grid, allowing consumers to buy a product that enables their EVs to connect to the grid as energy storage.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Insiders

What is Energy Insiders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content revolves around critical discussions regarding the evolving landscape of energy policy and renewable technologies. Topics frequently highlighted include climate change, the potential of hydrogen and other green energy sources, electric vehicles, and the dynamics of Australia’s energy market, often featuring expert guests from relevant sectors. With a strong emphasis on current events, the episodes break down complex themes such as energy transition, regulatory challenges, and new market trends in a manner that is informative and accessible.

Noteworthy is the podcast’s focus on Australia’s unique position in the global energy transition, making it particularly relevant for listeners interested in the intersection of politics and ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Energy Insiders?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Energy Insiders. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Energy Insiders and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Energy Insiders get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Energy Insiders, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Energy Insiders?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Energy Insiders, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Energy Insiders have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Energy Insiders has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Energy Insiders?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Energy Insiders:

1. Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast
2. The Driven
3. SwitchedOn Australia
4. Grattan Institute
5. Switched On

How many episodes of Energy Insiders are there?

Energy Insiders launched 8 years ago and published 392 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Energy Insiders?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Energy Insiders?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Energy Insiders from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Energy Insiders?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Energy Insiders. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Energy Insiders?

Recent guests on Energy Insiders include:

1. Luke Jenner
2. Jackie Brown
3. Aaron Scott
4. Laura Caspari
5. Marc England
6. David Scaysbrook
7. Jonathan Pershing
8. Iola Hughes

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days