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<p><em>By Gavin Dufty, National Director Energy Policy and Research at St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia.</em></p>

Energy podcasts

Explore energy podcasts featuring Gavin Dufty as he joins Sharan Burrow, Energypreneurs, Wired for Good, ABC and SBS to unpack tariffs, equity, consumer investment and how households can drive a fair clean energy transition.

Gavin Dufty on fair energy transition

Energy Podcasts

SwitchedOn Australia - March 9 2026 podcast with Gavin Dufty

Are solar households shifting electricity costs onto everyone else?

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<div><span class="text-action-primary-blue-100">9 March 2026 </span>
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<span class="text-action-primary-blue-100"></span>In this episode of <em data-start="687" data-end="709">SwitchedOn Australia</em>, Gavin Dufty explores whether Australia’s energy system is creating new inequities between households that can invest in solar and smart technology and those that cannot, including renters and low-income households. The AEMC’s review could influence whether electricity pricing rewards reduced grid use or shifts more costs onto all consumers.</div>
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<div><span class="highlight-block">Listen now: <a href="https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/switchedon-australia/9834deb0-0690-013c-f589-0acc26574db2/are-solar-households-shifting-electricity-costs-onto-everyone-else/f1c40c7c-42d3-4b1c-8748-efcd6790efd3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Are solar households shifting electricity costs onto everyone else? | Pocket Casts</a></span></div>

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Sharan Burrow and Gavin Dufty on how energy links us all

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<div><span class="text-action-primary-blue-100">27 November 2025</span></div>
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<div>In this episode of The Energy Connection Aurecon’s Paul Gleeson speaks with climate and labour rights advocate Sharan Burrow, and consumer advocate Gavin Dufty on the human impact of the energy transition.</div>
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<div>The Energy Connection brings together leaders and goes deep on the big shifts in energy.</div>
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<div><span class="highlight-block">Listen now: <a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/50fa4732" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sharan Burrow and Gavin Dufty on how energy links us all</a></span></div>
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<p><span class="text-action-primary-blue-100">11 September 2025</span></p>
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<p>In this<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@energypreneurs" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Energypreneurs</em></a><span> episode, </span>Gavin Dufty, National Director of Energy Policy and Research at St Vincent de Paul Australia, spoke about how<span> </span>consumer voices can shape the energy transition.</p>
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<p>Gavin highlighted the need to move beyond shiny new tech and focus on<span> </span>frameworks that integrate all household appliances — from solar batteries to hot water systems — into the grid<span> in ways that benefit both consumers and the system. </span></p>
<p><span>Gavin made it clear that the energy transition must be equitable, with consumers engaged not just as customers, but as active participants and investors.</span></p>
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<p><span class="highlight-block">Listen now: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lg5LmNxGFQ" target="_blank" data-anchor="?v=7lg5LmNxGFQ" rel="noopener">Energy as a Service: Rethinking Tariffs and Equity</a></span></p>

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<h3>Other Podcasts and audio programs discussing energy prices, consumer equity and the future grid.</h3>

Explained that energy prices are readjusted annually on 1 July.

Energy Expert Gavin Dufty explains that energy prices are adjusted annually on 1 July due to changes in market conditions. Listen to his interview with Narelle Graham on ABC Radio South Australia (06:09–14:45).

The plan from the state government to give Victorian households access to free power

Dufty joined Heidi Murphy to discuss the plan on 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Omny.fm.

The Grid of the Future: Aligning Incentives and Flexibility

Dufty discusses how tariff reform and customer flexibility can support a fairer energy transition.

Dufty comments on power price hikes, gas shortages and the challenges of electrifying homes.

Electricity prices set to rise by around 20%

Dufty outlines impact on households and bill pressures.

Energy podcasts

Explained that energy prices are readjusted annually on 1 July.

The plan from the state government to give Victorian households access to free power

The Grid of the Future: Aligning Incentives and Flexibility

Power price hike expected as costs rise

Electricity prices set to rise by around 20%