Episodes

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Aug. 14, 2025

Like Sands Through The Hourglass, So Are The NEM Reviews Of Our Lives

A gaggle of green-haired treasury officials, the Productivity Commission, and the ghost of NEM reviews past walk into a bar.
Like Sands Through The Hourglass, So Are The NEM Reviews Of Our Lives
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Like Sands Through The Hourglass, So Are The NEM Reviews Of Our Lives
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July 31, 2025

Hey Big Spender, Blend A Little SAF For Me (Low Carbon, So Refined)

Climate is in the courts but your intrepid hosts are going Tropscho for low-carbon Dom Perignon-priced liquid fuels!
Hey Big Spender, Blend A Little SAF For Me (Low Carbon, So Refined)
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Hey Big Spender, Blend A Little SAF For Me (Low Carbon, So Refined)
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July 17, 2025

Frankie My Dear, I Don’t Give A Damn (About GPGs not making Taxonomy v1.0)

The timeless tale of Love, War and Credible Transition in the Old NEM: GAS WITH THE WIND, feat. one gas review to rule them all and the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy!
Frankie My Dear, I Don’t Give A Damn (About GPGs not making Taxonomy v1.0)
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Frankie My Dear, I Don’t Give A Damn (About GPGs not making Taxonomy v1.0)
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July 3, 2025

We, The Climate Wonks Of Asia, In Order To Form A More Perfect CBAM...

We’re electrifying more things in Victoria and bits of NSW, and CBAM enthusiasts are thinking bigger as Clean Energy Finance presents: an Asian Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism!
We, The Climate Wonks Of Asia, In Order To Form A More Perfect CBAM...
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We, The Climate Wonks Of Asia, In Order To Form A More Perfect CBAM...
74
June 19, 2025

Notorious RBD Vs (Too Much) RAB

This episode we're leaning into Australia's productivity palooza and taking an early stake in RABcoin. Why? Dr. Ron Ben-David is back and he’s securitising 500 lb gorillas for fun… and the gas transition. Featuring special guest Alison Reeve!
Notorious RBD Vs (Too Much) RAB
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Notorious RBD Vs (Too Much) RAB
73
June 5, 2025

Abundance: A Zippy 40 Year Ride On Procedural Liberalism’s Fast Train To Nowhere

Because three years in, we’re still not done talking about gas, climate politics, nimbyism, and... T-shirts!!!
Abundance: A Zippy 40 Year Ride On Procedural Liberalism’s Fast Train To Nowhere
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Abundance: A Zippy 40 Year Ride On Procedural Liberalism’s Fast Train To Nowhere
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May 22, 2025

“Unlimited Power!!!” Cackle Energy Wonks Calculating Australia’s Clean Trade Opportunity

We're stroking our chins and counting prospective clean economy dollarbucks this week with the Superpower Institute’s fleshed-out manifesto for Australia leadership in superpower trade. Next stop: WORLD DOMINATION!!!
“Unlimited Power!!!” Cackle Energy Wonks Calculating Australia’s Clean Trade Opportunity
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“Unlimited Power!!!” Cackle Energy Wonks Calculating Australia’s Clean Trade Opportunity
May 8, 2025

There Is Too Much: The Federal Election's Impact On Climate And Energy Policy

In this bonus episode we dig into the detail on what the Australian federal election means for climate and energy policy.
There Is Too Much: The Federal Election's Impact On Climate And Energy Policy
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There Is Too Much: The Federal Election's Impact On Climate And Energy Policy
71
May 4, 2025

Pearls And Kidney Stones, Fresh And Steaming From The Bloody Guts Of The 2025 Election

Your intrepid hosts sift through the rubble of the 2025 Australian federal election, and consider what the shellacking for the Coalition and the sizeable majority won by Labor means for climate and energy policy.
Pearls And Kidney Stones, Fresh And Steaming From The Bloody Guts Of The 2025 Election
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Pearls And Kidney Stones, Fresh And Steaming From The Bloody Guts Of The 2025 Election
70
April 24, 2025

If This Is Climate Fight Club, Does That Make Nick Stern Tyler Durden?

Your intrepid hosts dig into the early data on Safeguard Mechanism 2.0 and a new paper from climate consultancy Systemiq that proposes some shock therapy for the global climate movement.
If This Is Climate Fight Club, Does That Make Nick Stern Tyler Durden?
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If This Is Climate Fight Club, Does That Make Nick Stern Tyler Durden?
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April 10, 2025

Kill Bills: Showdown At The House Of Blue Flames

Your intrepid hosts examine new IEEFA analysis of the Victorian Government's plans for household gas appliance phaseout. Suffice to say, they are bringing the rizz!
Kill Bills: Showdown At The House Of Blue Flames
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Kill Bills: Showdown At The House Of Blue Flames
68
March 26, 2025

This Week on LMSU: Energy Measures That Weren't In The Budget That Wasn't Meant To Be

Your intrepid hosts really should have gone to bed on Tuesday night, but instead they fired up the mics to share the hottest of hot takes on the 2025-26 Federal Budget.
This Week on LMSU: Energy Measures That Weren't In The Budget That Wasn't Meant To Be
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This Week on LMSU: Energy Measures That Weren't In The Budget That Wasn't Meant To Be
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March 13, 2025

Some Energy Policies Are Bangers. Others Are The Wurst.

Your intrepid hosts embark on some meta analysis of the meta analysis contained in the new report from the Blueprint Institute and the McKell Institute, 'How the Sausage is Made: Assessing Australian Policymaking Practices in the Energy Sector'.
Some Energy Policies Are Bangers. Others Are The Wurst.
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Some Energy Policies Are Bangers. Others Are The Wurst.
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Feb. 27, 2025

IEA Nuclear Wedge vs. CCA Atomic Wedgie

It’s 2025 and BOOM BOOM we’re back baby! LMSU returns with a double nuclear paper spectacular, featuring special guest Alison Reeve!
IEA Nuclear Wedge vs. CCA Atomic Wedgie
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IEA Nuclear Wedge vs. CCA Atomic Wedgie
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Dec. 30, 2024

LMSU Holiday Special 2024: Well Excuse Me, Wolf Princess!

In this, our third annual Holiday Special, all lingering plot threads are resolved: Is Tennant still talking to Frankie after she waged a brutal social media campaign to secure her triumph in the movie listener poll? Who won the 2024 Wonky Award for Best Climate And Energy Paper? And are we totally besotted or just completely enamoured with complex anime eco-fable Princess Mononoke? All will be revealed!
LMSU Holiday Special 2024: Well Excuse Me, Wolf Princess!
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LMSU Holiday Special 2024: Well Excuse Me, Wolf Princess!
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Dec. 12, 2024

🎶 On The Third Climate Christmas, CCA Rec’d To Me / Power Builds PDQ Please 🎶

The toy factory is built but where are the elves? Workforce issues may delay the transition, but Australia’s Climate Christmas comes early as we unwrap the Climate Change Authority’s 2024 Annual Progress Report!
🎶 On The Third Climate Christmas, CCA Rec’d To Me / Power Builds PDQ Please 🎶
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🎶 On The Third Climate Christmas, CCA Rec’d To Me / Power Builds PDQ Please 🎶
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Nov. 26, 2024

"COP, Collaborate And Listen" Feat. Vanishing Ice

It is full time at COP29 and in this special episode your intrepid hosts unpack how it all landed. Featuring a sleep deprived, post closing plenary Tennant Reed joining us from Baku, Azerbaijan!
"COP, Collaborate And Listen" Feat. Vanishing Ice
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"COP, Collaborate And Listen" Feat. Vanishing Ice
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Nov. 16, 2024

COPacetic Brazilians and Sub-COPtimal Bazillions

It is half time at COP29 so in this special episode your intrepid hosts unpack how it is all going so far. Recorded on the ground in Baku, Azerbaijan and featuring our very special guest Dr. Simon Evans from Carbon Brief!
COPacetic Brazilians and Sub-COPtimal Bazillions
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COPacetic Brazilians and Sub-COPtimal Bazillions
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Nov. 7, 2024

Just A Border Carbon Adjustment Adjusting Carbon At The Border (Definitely Not A CBAM)

Coming soon to a border near you: CBAM a gogo? Or is it bouquet of BoCAs? LMSU gives a rapid reaction to the Government’s second consultation paper as part of its Carbon Leakage Review - don’t worry, this won’t hurt a bit...
Just A Border Carbon Adjustment Adjusting Carbon At The Border (Definitely Not A CBAM)
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Just A Border Carbon Adjustment Adjusting Carbon At The Border (Definitely Not A CBAM)
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Oct. 31, 2024

Finance Your Dream Climate Now: Talk To One Of Our Friendly Multilateral Bankers Today!* (Conditions Apply)

In our annual pre-COP spectacular, we survey the range of issues on the agenda at COP29 in Baku, before digging deep on the vexed issue of climate finance – terms and conditions apply!
Finance Your Dream Climate Now: Talk To One Of Our Friendly Multilateral Bankers Today!* (Conditions Apply)
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Finance Your Dream Climate Now: Talk To One Of Our Friendly Multilateral Bankers Today!* (Conditions Apply)
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Oct. 17, 2024

ISP Karaoke: Pump Up The (Gas) Volume Versus Itty Bitty Teeny Weeny Little Gas Backup Bikini

The sum of a remainder of an unbalanced equation inherent to the programming of the ISP matrix: a gasbag on just how much gas we need in the future grid, brought to you by IEEFA.
ISP Karaoke: Pump Up The (Gas) Volume Versus Itty Bitty Teeny Weeny Little Gas Backup Bikini
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ISP Karaoke: Pump Up The (Gas) Volume Versus Itty Bitty Teeny Weeny Little Gas Backup Bikini
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Oct. 3, 2024

H2 Fast H2 Furious

It’s not just a Harvey Norman ad! There’s less hype, no tripe, and some pipe as we check in on the Australian Government’s updated National Hydrogen Strategy.
H2 Fast H2 Furious
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H2 Fast H2 Furious
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Sept. 19, 2024

Homes, how I upgrade thee? Let me count the ways (69)

Sixty nine climate zones, eight jurisdictions, three home energy upgrade options, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it.
Homes, how I upgrade thee? Let me count the ways (69)
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Homes, how I upgrade thee? Let me count the ways (69)
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Sept. 5, 2024

Fake Takes On Emissions Breaks Plus Propter Hoc Mistakes

Your intrepid hosts break down a hot new climate policy paper from Science featuring the most controversial breaking since B-girl Raygun!
Fake Takes On Emissions Breaks Plus Propter Hoc Mistakes
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Fake Takes On Emissions Breaks Plus Propter Hoc Mistakes