Powerlines

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The Renewable Energy Clash: Are Regional Communities Bearing the Cost of Australia’s Green Transition?

September 05, 2026

Australia’s renewable energy transition is becoming increasingly difficult to separate from the communities expected to host it.In this News24 discussion, the debate turns to the growing tensions surrounding large-scale wind, solar and transmission projects across regional Australia. While some farmers who host renewable infrastructure see the benefits and believe it can coexist with agriculture, others argue that the rapid rollout is creating division, placing significant pressure on rural c...

The Energy Transition's Hidden Cost Transfer Nobody Talks About

August 18, 2026

Energy policy is being sold as a simple transition, but the reality is a messy fight over costs, fairness, and who gets left holding the bill. Ben Beattie sits down with Gavin Dufty, National Energy Director at St Vincent de Paul and board member of Energy Consumers Australia, to unpack the hidden machinery behind Australia’s electricity and gas systems and why so many people feel the rules are working against them.Gavin pushes back on the idea that rooftop solar, home batteries, and new cons...

What nobody's telling you about renewables and prices

August 06, 2026

There’s a lot of talk about renewables being cheap and reliable, but much of what’s presented is misleading, especially when it comes to Australia’s energy policies and the costs they’re hiding. This piece breaks down the assumptions behind the “green transition,” the real-world costs of batteries and transmission, and why rising energy bills are already telling a different story. It also asks a bigger question: who really pays when policy promises outpace reality? This is a public episode. I...

Energy Empire · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Powerlines?

Powerlines is hosted by Ben Beattie. Its publicly listed email is chrisuhlmann@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Powerlines?

The publicly listed email for Powerlines: chrisuhlmann@substack.com.

How many listeners does Powerlines have?

Podseeker estimates Powerlines reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Powerlines?

Powerlines typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior energy-sector executives, policy specialists, economists, engineers, consumer advocates, regulators, and established journalists with direct expertise in Australian energy markets or public policy. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership in energy or related infrastructure; Senior policy, regulatory, or consumer-advocacy roles; Substantial journalism or public commentary on energy and politics. Recent guests include Gavin Dufty, Jane Norman, and Chris Uhlmann.

How hard is it to get booked on Powerlines?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Powerlines cover?

Recent episodes cover Energy Policy, Natural Gas, Electricity, Energy, and Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.