We conduct public interest financial analysis on the most profound economic transformation since the industrial revolution: the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
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Climate Energy Finance (CEF) is a think tank established in 2022 that works probono in the public interest to accelerate decarbonisation. We conduct research and analyses on global financial issues related to the global energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, as well as the implications for the Australian economy, with a key focus on the threats and opportunities for Australian investments and exports. Read more
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PRESENTATION | Renewable Energy Construction Summit 2026
Tim Buckley (Climate Energy Finance) presented “From investment to construction: The forces shaping what gets built next” at the Renewable […] Read more
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INTERVIEW | ABC Newcastle Drive – Tim on Kurri Data Centre
ABC Newcastle
Tim Buckley discussed AirTrunk’s proposed Kurri data centre, welcoming its proposed $3.7 billion investment, 350 ongoing jobs and community benefits, […] Read more
OP ED | Dark day for Whyalla calls for immediate pivot to investment in green steel
The Energy
The announcement this week that the Whyalla Steelworks blast furnace would permanently close with the loss of more than 500 jobs, impacting the entire regional community, was a dark day. It has also been a long time coming. Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance ran this landmark industrial facility into the ground for years, with the South Australian Government accusing GFG Alliance of starving it of investment while defaulting on debts to suppliers and government and on worker entitlements. Read more
New $30 million “launchpad” offers grants to help Australian clean energy startups to take off
Renew Economy
Tim Buckley, director of think tank Climate Energy Finance, a member group of Climate Capital Forum, similarly praised the announcement. “Excellent to see Arena funding being accelerated to stimulate early-stage ventures in the critically important cleantech sectors,” Buckley said. “This will incentivise more innovation to progress new ideas and ventures up the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) curve towards commercialisation. Read more
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