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Globally renowned engineer and clean energy expert heads to Grafton to talk electrification

Rewiring Australia

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Friday, August 1

Rewiring Australia’s Co-Founder Saul Griffith heads to Grafton for community discussion on energy savings and climate action

Renowned engineer and clean energy expert Saul Griffith will share insights from his latest book Plug In: The Electrification Handbook at a community event exploring how Australians can transition to all-electric homes and vehicles while reducing energy costs.

At the event, to be held next Friday (08/08) at Vines at 139, Griffith will address the growing appetite among Australians for electrification and practical pathways to achieve it fairly and efficiently.

"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," said Griffith, Chief Scientist at Rewiring Australia.

The afternoon will also feature discussions with local community leaders demonstrating electrification initiatives already underway in the local area.

The event promises practical insights for residents considering electric vehicle purchases, solar installations, heat pump systems, and other electrification technologies, while addressing common concerns about costs, infrastructure, and implementation timelines.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Friday, 8 August

• Time: 2:30PM to 4PM

• Location: Vines at 139, 139 Fitzroy St, Grafton NSW

• Tickets: Free, bookings essential (limited capacity)   https://events.humanitix.com/grafton-faster-and-fairer-tour-with-dr-saul-griffith

• Copies of Plug In! The Electrification Handbook will also be available to purchase

TO ARRANGE INTERVIEWS, PLEASE CONTACT KATHLEEN FERGUSON: 0421 522 080 

ABOUT SAUL:

Saul Griffith is an engineer and entrepreneur specialising in clean and renewable energy technologies. Saul has founded a dozen technology companies across 20 years in Silicon Valley. Saul has recently turned his attention from Otherlab, his independent Research and Development lab, to policy work and writing, including founding Rewiring America, Rewiring Australia and Rewiring Aotearoa, non-partisan organisations dedicated to electrification and decarbonisation. Saul is an Honorary Professor of Practice with the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wollongong.