We conduct public interest financial analysis on the most profound economic transformation since the industrial revolution: the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.

Real estate will be the new currency of AI power: But environmental concerns loom over centres’ significant water usage and supply of electricity to fuel them. Sustainability experts such as Tim Buckley, Director of Climate Energy Finance, are calling for simultaneous investment in renewable power sources. “Data centres can be a win-lose for investors-consumers, or converted to a win-win by enabling the financing of firmed renewable energy as part of the approval process, ensuring that location chosen has then enabling grid infrastructure to allow development, along with the associated water infrastructure,” he writes on LinkedIn. Read more

Tim Buckley supports net zero but emphasises the need for urgent, large-scale collective action grounded in climate science. He argues for a rapid transition away from fossil-fuel-intensive industries, practices and lifestyles towards low-emissions alternatives, prioritising firm renewable energy such as wind and solar backed by storage, demand response and batteries rather than offsets. Read more

In the latest Energypreneurs episode with Tim Buckley, the discussion explores why Australia’s energy transition is outperforming expectations: ☀️ 50.2% renewables across the grid — without instability 🔋 World-leading battery uptake (1,000 installs per day) 📉 Wholesale power prices down ~28% year-on-year ⚡ How batteries reduce curtailment and defer grid costs 🤝 Why equity matters — ensuring renters benefit too Tim Buckley’s takeaway is clear: renewables, batteries, and smart policy together deliver cheaper, more resilient power. Read more