Ep12 SMEs’ Green Investing in Midst of Australia’s Energy Crisis, ft Rebecca Tilbrook

The Asia Climate Finance Podcast

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Summary. In episode 12 we go back to discuss Australia because of important recent developments in terms of clean energy policy as well as an ongoing energy crisis. Policy-wise the newly elected government is proving to be serious about shifting the energy system to a green and sustainable one. Crisis-wise, the nation has seen its national electricity market temporarily suspended, power supply failures and electricity prices have been skyrocketing. We discuss with our guest Rebecca Tilbrook these issues and then focus on corporate action. Within all of this turmoil corporates are undertaking climate action but so far, it has mostly been by large corporates. But what about small to medium size enterprises and also residential households. Do the recent developments make there shift to green and sustainable energy easier or harder? What about the climate capital stack? Where are the investment returns and what is going on with financing?
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About Rebecca. Rebecca Tilbrook is the Business Development Manager - Emerging Technologies at Hydro Tasmania, a leading clean energy business and largest generator of renewable energy in Australia. Inspired by the promise of a greener world, Rebecca future-gazing influences incremental changes in thinking today to seismically shift the trajectory of what’s possible tomorrow. With almost two decades of international experience in clean energy with utilities, consulting and finance, Rebecca combines her creativity and strategic focus to forge innovative net-zero pathways for businesses that precipitate greater profitability, longevity, and climate resilience. Also, Rebecca currently sits on the Market Advisory Panel of the Business Renewables Centre Australia. Last year, she won the inaugural Amcham Australia Alliance Award for Energy & Clean Technology. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Renewable Energy).
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