First Fuel

62: 'Tackling the climate crisis' with Adam Bandt MP

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Episode notes

In Episode 62 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Adam Bandt MP, Leader of The Greens in the Federal Parliament and spokesperson on the Climate Emergency, Energy, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Luke and Adam discuss the crucial role of energy efficiency and demand management in the climate transition, moving to an energy system that matches demand and supply, building the ecosystem of trades and professionals that can fix Aussie homes, and supporting manufacturers on the journey to net zero.

This is the third in a series of special episodes with key players from across the political spectrum leading up to the election expected in May 2022.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Green’s 2021 policy document Fight for the future

The Green’s 2022 Election Platform

Key topics:

- Building consensus around the climate transition

- Net zero commitments in business

- The role of energy efficiency in the climate transition

- Modernising the grid

- Improving residential energy performance

- Supporting manufacturers to cut emissions

Connect with our guest:

Find Adam at https://twitter.com/@AdamBandt