Beyond the Summit: Australia 2030

Episode 32: Advancing the energy transition

In this latest episode of Beyond the Summit: Australia 2030, Sandra James [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-james-87196a81/], Thomas Schlaak [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-schlaak-2b85b55a/] and Struan Buchanan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/struan-buchanan-a3885a3/] from our Australian and global Power, Utilities & Renewables team take stock of the status of the energy transition, highlighting examples of both what and who is transitioning well. They also chat about the growing need for modernising an electricity grid that is becoming more and more decentralised, particularly in the face of growing demand from AI and data centres, and the framework for how utilities can advance their capability and capacity to operating grids more smartly, more efficiently, and more reliably. Connect with the speakers: * Sandra James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-james-87196a81/ [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsandra-james-87196a81%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ctandchakraborty%40deloitte.com%7C4a58c36f900b44c88e2508de2d662f52%7C36da45f1dd2c4d1faf135abe46b99921%7C0%7C0%7C638998114204041305%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=T5zXlyVH3n5qCG1uyXjTTvrS%2Fk%2FxhgDzGCEpvGWXNYg%3D&reserved=0] * Thomas Schlaak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-schlaak-2b85b55a/ [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fthomas-schlaak-2b85b55a%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ctandchakraborty%40deloitte.com%7C4a58c36f900b44c88e2508de2d662f52%7C36da45f1dd2c4d1faf135abe46b99921%7C0%7C0%7C638998114204057223%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KRFee5eCFK0F5qfp5ZQnCZ53XUXkr6witxxIvEWPhdQ%3D&reserved=0] * Struan Buchanan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/struan-buchanan-a3885a3/ [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fstruan-buchanan-a3885a3%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ctandchakraborty%40deloitte.com%7C4a58c36f900b44c88e2508de2d662f52%7C36da45f1dd2c4d1faf135abe46b99921%7C0%7C0%7C638998114204072908%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h1vl6KnA2Cy%2FXTJPg%2Bs0J%2BPMQ6wiVVkGE4rMcgFdN2k%3D&reserved=0]

Episode 31: Unlocking critical clean energy technologies

In this latest episode of Beyond the Summit: Australia 2030, CEO and Co-Founder of Climate Salad, Mick Liubinskas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mliubinskas/] joins our Deloitte host Andrea Culligan [https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.andrea-culligan+af24027.html] for a conversation around all things climate, energy and technology. They chat about the evolving narrative around climate and sustainability, including the discourse around net zero commitment and its viability, as well as deep dives into many of the current and emerging technologies in the energy and climate space that are ramping up and attracting investor interest. Connect with the speakers: * Mick Liubinskas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mliubinskas/ [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmliubinskas%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ctandchakraborty%40deloitte.com%7Ceb2cadec40c14c4f210b08de257feba2%7C36da45f1dd2c4d1faf135abe46b99921%7C0%7C0%7C638989428594521062%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=svTmNRMuL89JGGOsHHiIndsX%2BIKSTcvS3AZSqkanbbY%3D&reserved=0] * Andrea Culligan: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.andrea-culligan+af24027.html [https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.andrea-culligan+af24027.html]

Episode 30: Modernising the power grid for a cleaner future

Global electricity demand is projected to grow by 150% by 2050, placing considerable strain on the reliability and resiliency of the power grid. Join Jason Hall [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hall-01b5a15a/], General Manager, Grid Technology at Energy Queensland, as he speaks with our host, Struan Buchanan [https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.struan-buchanan+fed91357.html], around how grid technology is evolving the support the transition to renewable energy sources. They discuss the biggest challenges facing the network in terms of integrating renewable energy, and modernisation, along with the role policymakers, industry and consumers can play to better support the advancement of grid technology to accelerate the energy transition. Learn more about the latest thinking around expanding and modernising the power grid for a cleaner future: https://deloi.tt/4kJxVdl [https://deloi.tt/4kJxVdl] Connect with the speakers: * Jason Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hall-01b5a15a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hall-01b5a15a/] * Struan Buchanan: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.struan-buchanan+fed91357.html [https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.struan-buchanan+fed91357.html]

Episode 29: The impacts of climate reporting on the energy transition

Mandatory climate-related reporting is revolutionising the business landscape, pushing organisations towards a net-zero future. Join Patrick Boocock [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-boocock/], Chief Financial Officer at Ausgrid, as he speaks with our host, Jacquie Fegent-McGeachie [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfegent-mcgeachie/], about the impacts this is having on Ausgrid's everyday operations – and how shareholders and stakeholders derive value from Ausgrid demonstrating sustainability is at the core of all their decision-making processes. They also chat about the work the East Coast's largest distributor of electricity is undertaking to deliver clean energy to their customers, as well as decarbonising the network more broadly. Patrick also highlights the opportunities associated with the implementation of mandatory climate reporting. Learn more about how you can prepare your workforce for mandatory climate reporting in Australia: https://deloi.tt/42dWsz9 [https://deloi.tt/42dWsz9] Connect with the speakers: * Patrick Boocock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-boocock/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-boocock/] * Jacquie Fegent-McGeachie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfegent-mcgeachie/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfegent-mcgeachie/]

Episode 28: Building out the transmission to achieve transition

Around 10,000 km of new transmission infrastructure is needed in the National Electricity Market (NEM) by 2050 to drive Australia's energy transformation. Join our Deloitte host, Anna Wen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-wen-522b5638/] as she sits down with Kelly Wood [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-wood-b072a3a/], Group Executive, Transmission Development & Growth at Ausgrid, to explore the critical role transmission plays in securing electricity across Australia. They chat about the key challenges of unlocking and scaling new transmission projects, the importance of building social licence by communicating benefits to communities and consumers, and the need to attract skilled talent to support the rollout. Discover insights from the AFR Energy and Climate Summit: https://deloi.tt/3Yit1ve [https://deloi.tt/3Yit1ve] Connect with the speakers: * Anna Wen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-wen-522b5638/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-wen-522b5638/] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-wood-b072a3a/