How Modern Energy is Changing Lives

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Cyrus Brooks of RBAC and Anne Atkinson Hyre, Executive Director of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation, to tackle the global energy poverty crisis. Over 2 billion people still rely on firewood, charcoal, or dung for cooking, facing severe health risks, environmental damage, and lost economic opportunities. Anne explains how the foundation provides low-interest loans to local LPG entrepreneurs, helping households and schools transition to safer, cleaner, and more efficient cooking fuels. Cyrus discusses how energy access enables entrepreneurship, economic growth, and improved quality of life. Learn how practical, sustainable energy solutions are transforming communities and truly bettering human lives.???? Links / Resources:Bettering Human Lives Foundation:https://betteringhumanlives.orgRBAC: https://rbac.com/Connect with Cyrus on his LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrus-brooks-03274713/Connect with Anne here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-atkinson-hyre-a6b1848/Thank you, Anne and Cyrus, for stopping by the podcast - I had an absolute blast, and this is making a difference in people's lives - StuHighlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro1:05 – Cyrus Brooks on RBAC & GasTech Milan4:28 – Anne Hyre on Bettering Human Lives & energy poverty6:16 – LPG impact on African households & jobs9:45 – Economic approach to solving energy poverty10:00 – Foundation’s low-interest loans explained13:46 – Scaling LPG businesses in Kenya, Ghana, Zambia15:18 – Goal: 1M households & 1,000 schools by 203017:51 – Loan benefits vs commercial banks18:39 – How to donate & support the foundation21:06 – Success stories & African Energy Chamber model24:25 – Cyrus: energy drives commerce & prosperity25:49 – Environmental impact: deforestation & emissions26:30 – LPG cookstoves improve health, time & environment27:32 – Anne shares personal experience & passion28:20 – Upcoming trips & speaking events28:55 – Closing thoughts from Anne & Cyrus30:19 – Show notes & links

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