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Energy Insiders Podcast: Energy industry gets ready for election

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John Grimes from the Smart Energy Council discusses what’s on agenda ahead of federal poll, and as SEC celebrates its 70th anniversary. Plus: Energy news of the week.

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Join Renew Economy founder and editor-in-chief Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.

Energy Insiders Podcast

Join Renew Economy founder and editor-in-chief Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.

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