Note: This is a transcript of a speech delivered at the Noosa EV Expo on the weekend, where representatives from Renew Economy and its sister sister site The Driven were invited to speak.
Before I begin I’d like to tell you what I’m not – I’m not an electrician. I’m not an engineer. I’m not an energy economist.
What I am is a curious journalist who likes to ask questions. Over the past few years I’ve spoken to hundreds of people — electricians, engineers, network operators, researchers, ministers, business owners, and ordinary households trying to make sense of the energy transition.
So what I can share tonight is a synthesis of what I’m hearing from the people who are building, regulating, studying and living this transition.
So let’s start with the good news.
