Clean energy advocate Saul Griffith will be in Newcastle this week to discuss practical ways Australians can switch their homes and vehicles to electric power.
The event, to be held on Friday 15 August at The Locker Room in The Station Newcastle, will focus on affordable pathways to electrification and how the shift can be achieved fairly.
Griffith, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Rewiring Australia, will draw on his latest book Plug In: The Electrification Handbook. He said interest in electrification was growing, but people wanted solutions that were both effective and fair.
“Australians want to electrify their homes and vehicles to save on energy bills, but the key question is how we ensure this transition happens in a way that’s both equitable and accelerated,” Griffith said.
Griffith has worked in clean and renewable energy for more than two decades, founding multiple technology companies and non-partisan organisations focused on electrification and decarbonisation. He also holds an Honorary Professorship at the University of Wollongong’s School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering.
Local community leaders will also share examples of electrification projects already underway in the region, giving attendees a look at what’s working in practice.
The discussion will cover topics such as electric vehicles, solar panels, heat pump systems, and other technologies, while addressing common concerns about upfront costs, supporting infrastructure, and the time needed to make the switch.
