First Fuel

60: ‘An economic focus’ with Chris Bowen MP

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Episode notes

In Episode 60 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen MP. Luke and Chris discuss the climate and energy policies the Australian Labor Party is taking to this year’s Federal election.

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Powering Australia (ALP election policy)

Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector (IEA report)

Key topics:

- Australian energy and climate policy

- Business priorities on climate and energy

- Climate reporting and disclosure

- Australia’s safeguard mechanism

- Skills needs for a clean transition

Connect with our guests:

Find Chris at https://twitter.com/Bowenchris

Connect with us:

Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel

Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au

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