Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast Why is the green energy transition made to sound so hard?
Feb 21, 2025
Simon Holmes a Court, Founder of Climate 200, discusses the evolving political landscape of Australia, emphasizing the rise of independent candidates and their crucial role in climate policy. He dives into lessons learned from political trends, contrasting Australia’s and the U.S.'s electoral strategies. Holmes also addresses the complexities of the green energy transition, such as the dynamics of battery storage, market constraints, and the influence of leadership changes on energy rulemaking. It's an eye-opening chat about making sustainable change feel achievable.
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Sliding Doors Election
- The upcoming Australian election is crucial for the energy transition, presenting a 'sliding doors' moment.
- The narrative will be framed as a complete embrace or rejection of 'Trumpism', despite potentially small vote differences.
Indi's Influence
- The community independence movement predates Climate 200, originating with Cathy McGowan's win in Indi.
- This inspired other independent campaigns, including Zali Steggall's and Helen Haines' successes.
Minority Government and Media
- Minority governments require journalists to discuss actual policy rather than just political maneuvering.
- This shift is challenging for some journalists accustomed to simplified 'he said, she said' reporting.