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Wired for Energy
by Network Edge
Wired for Energy - A Podcast looking into the Energy Transition and the intersection of Digital and Energy.
Episodes
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Customers Should Drive Grid Change with Eric Davids
Eric Davids, Head of Strategy for Octopus Energy US, explains how the company is transforming customer engagement across both regulated and deregulated US energy markets. Drawing on his background as a US Marine intelligence officer and former Chief of Staff at Uplight, Davids outlines Octopus's...
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NEM Reform: Behind the Metre with Malaya Toll and Andrew Steer
Malaya Toll and Andrew Steer, both with 25+ years leading digital transformation and utility systems across Australia and internationally, join Greg and Neil to discuss the national electricity market reform roadmap and delivery challenges. They examine whether NEM reform is on track for 2026...
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Waves Powering AI Data Centres with Paul Geason
Paul Geason, CEO of Wave Swell Energy, brings 25+ years of senior utility and infrastructure leadership to commercialise world-leading wave energy technology. Wave Swell's oscillating water column design replicates natural blowholes with no moving parts in water—a critical advantage after decades...
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Bitcoin: Climate Villain Or Solution with Daniel Batten
Daniel Batten, climate tech investor, ESG analyst, and co-founder of CH4 Capital, challenges the widespread perception that Bitcoin mining is an environmental villain. Instead, he makes the case that Bitcoin mining can become the essential shock absorber for grids managing simultaneous...
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The Human Side of Energy with Prof. Yolande Strengers
Professor Yolande Strengers, Research Director at Monash Energy Institute and expert in digital sociology, challenges everything we think we know about smart homes and the energy transition. From debunking the myth of the perfectly rational "Resource Man" consumer to exploring privacy concerns...
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Why Electrifying Australia Solves Energy Security with Luke Menzel
Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford speak with Luke Menzel, CEO of the Energy Efficiency Council and newly appointed non-executive director on AEMO's board. Luke explains why hitting Australia's 63-70% emissions reduction target by 2035 depends entirely on deploying existing demand-side...
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Building 110 Gigawatts Of Green Hydrogen with Warner Priest
Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford speak with Warner Priest, Midstream Director at InterContinental Energy, about engineering the world's largest green hydrogen projects. Warner explains the technical logic behind the 110-gigawatt Western Green Energy Hub and Australian Renewable Energy…
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Demand Side Finally Gets Mainstream Attention with Tony Arnel
Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford speak with Tony Arnel, Professor and former Deputy Chair of Forest and Wood Products Australia, and past President of the Energy Efficiency Council. Tony explains how demand-side management evolved from "not sexy at all" to mainstream conversation over 17 years,...
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Australia's Energy Research Investment Crisis with Dani Alexander
Dr. Greg Trainor speaks with Dani Alexander, CEO of UNSW Energy Institute, about Australia's energy research landscape and the alarming decline in R&D investment. Despite UNSW's proud legacy—including inventing the modern solar cell and vanadium redox flow battery—public energy R&D has halved…
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2025: Year in Review and Themes for 2026
Dr. Greg Trainor, Neil Belford, and Ben Meek reflect on the inaugural season of Wired for Energy and preview what's coming in 2026. Since launching in May 2025, the podcast has covered remarkable ground—from Jack Kotlyer at Energy Australia discussing commercial EV charging to Tim Washington at…
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Inside EnergyLab: Accelerating Climate Tech from Startup to Scale with Megan Fisher, Thomas Nann and Nick Hazell
Join Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford for a special panel discussion with Megan Fisher, CEO of Energy Lab, alongside two breakthrough startups from their portfolio: Dr Thomas Nann, CEO and Co-founder of Allegro Energy, and Nick Hazell, CEO and Founder of Algenie. Energy Lab has spent nearly 10...
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Building NRN's Solar Solution with Alan Hunter and Jess Padman
Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford speak with Alan Hunter, CEO and Founder of NRN (National Renewable Network), and Jess Padman, Director of Energy Products, about their innovative approach to making renewable energy accessible to everyone—without the upfront costs, maintenance headaches, or...
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From Black Art to Data Science: Transforming Vegetation Management with Nigel Barry
Dr Greg Trainor speaks with Nigel Barry, Founder and CEO of Intelfuse, about the dramatic transformation of vegetation management from gut instinct to precision data science. With over 30 years in the industry, Nigel shares how his experience witnessing the devastating Ash Wednesday fires shaped...
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The People Problem in Energy Transition with Charles Cattermole
Dr Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Charles Cattermole, Principal at Outpost Ventures, for a look into the human side of Australia's energy transition. From his accidental entry into energy through the Australian Navy to roles at Green Sync and Energy Australia, Charles shares hard-won...
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The Future of Energy Retail with Ryan Wavish
On this week's episode, we have Ryan Wavish, GM of Innovation at Engie Australia, to explore how one of the world's largest energy companies is navigating Australia's unique energy transition challenges. From his early days at boutique consultancy Marshman Hill working with ARENA's A-Lab…
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Launching the Network Edge Open Source Platform with Ben Meek
Join Dr Greg Trainor as he sits down with Network Edge founders Ben Meek and Neil Belford to announce the launch of the Wired for Energy Open Source Community Platform. This special episode explores how Network Edge is applying lessons learned from building energy transition businesses in the US...
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Virtual Power Plants: From Europe to Australia with Luc Van Duinen
Join hosts Dr Greg Trainor and Neil Belford as they sit down with Luc van Duinen, VPP Lead at Dame Technologies, for a comprehensive exploration of virtual power plants from a global perspective. From his early days at Engie in the Netherlands working with potato farmers and their "Ferrari"...
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From Coal Country to Solar Success with Andy McCarthy
Join hosts Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford as they chat with Andy McCarthy, founder and former CEO of Gippsland Solar, for an inspiring conversation about building Australia's renewable energy future from the heart of coal country. Andy shares his remarkable journey from a troubled teen with…
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Wind Power & the Path Ahead: NZ’s Energy Evolution with Kevin Hart
Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Kevin Hart, CEO of the New Zealand Wind Energy Association, to explore the evolving landscape of wind power in Aotearoa. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from international judo competitor to renewable energy leader, before diving into the...
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Australia’s Power Puzzle with Bruce Thompson
In this episode of the Wired for Energy podcast, hosts Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Bruce Thompson, Managing Director of Thompillai. They chat about how renewable energy is being rolled out across Australia, the tricky bits of our energy systems, and Bruce’s early work with...
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Charging Forward: Tim Washington on EVs and the Future of Energy
In this episode, hosts Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Tim Washington, CEO and founder of Jet Charge, to chat about how the company started and its key role in driving the energy transition. Tim talks about how Jet Charge came to life, co-founded with his wife Ellen, all thanks to…
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Keeping the Lights On: Innovation at Scale with Mark Vincent
In this episode of Wired For Energy, Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Mark Vincent, Chief Operating Officer at South Australian Power Networks. From facing down potential statewide blackouts to pioneering world-first programs like Flexible Exports, Mark takes us inside the bold…
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AI, Efficiency, and the Future of Energy with Dave King
In this episode, Greg and Neil chat with Dave King, founder of Move 37, about how AI is shaking things up across industries — especially in energy. They talk about how AI can help consumers use energy more efficiently, improve customer experiences, and streamline how businesses operate. Dave…
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Building the Grid of Tomorrow with Bill Tarlinton
In this episode, Greg and Neil chat with Bill Tarlinton, managing director of Zepben, about his journey through the world of electricity distribution, smart software, and energy startups. Bill shares how his early interest in electrical systems led to a career working on SCADA and DMS tech — and...
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Energy, Economics & Opportunity with Dennis Freedman
In this episode, Greg and Neil catch up with Dennis Freedman, CEO of Aquila Capital in Australia and New Zealand, to talk about what’s really happening in the world of renewable energy. They cover the economics behind it, the massive potential in the sector, and why policy and smart market design...
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The Road to 100% Renewables with Phil Blythe
In this episode, Greg and Neil sit down with Dr. Phil Blythe, CEO and Founder of Climate Tech Assembly, to explore his journey and insights into the evolving energy landscape. The conversation covers key topics such as the integration of digital technology in energy systems, challenges in the...
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EV Adoption and Grid Challenges with Jack Kotlyar
In the first interview of the series, hosts Greg Trainor and Neil Belford talk with Jack Kotlyar, head of Green Transport at EnergyAustralia. They discuss the vital role of electric vehicles (EVs) in decarbonising Australia's transport sector, the anticipated rise in EV adoption, and the…
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Welcome to Wired For Energy
In this debut episode of the Wired for Energy Podcast, hosts Greg Trainor and Neil Belford introduce the Network Edge team and outline the mission of the podcast. They discuss their backgrounds in utilities and software engineering and preview the diverse range of guests who will be interviewed…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Wired for Energy - A Podcast looking into the Energy Transition and the intersection of Digital and Energy.
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