Listen "Our Energy Futures – The experience of seniors with the energy transition"
Episode Synopsis
Anthony Frosh speaks with Marshida Kolthoff, from the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria, about the experiences of the energy transition for those in an older age bracket. Some of the main topics discussed include: Understanding what the energy transition is The cost-of-living challenges many older people face, especially around energy use The conduct of the research, and the most interesting and/or surprising findings from the research Challenges and opportunities of the energy transition for older people Types of support needed and available to older people to help navigate the energy transition Broader implications of the research What action can be taken by various stakeholders to facilitate positive outcomes The full published report can be found at: https://cotavic.org.au/policy/publication/our-energy-futures/ Marshida Kolthoff is the Policy & Advocacy Manager at COTA Victoria. In this role, Marshida leads policy initiatives and advocacy efforts to drive meaningful outcomes for older members of the community. This episode is edited by Shalini Sen. Marketing is the domain of Sarah Guy.
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