If you missed the event, or want to be inspired all over again, you can watch the full recording of the electrifying evening here.
Saul’s plan to electrify everything demonstrated that the most practical climate action we can take this decade starts in our homes and businesses. In fact, 42% of Australia’s domestic emissions emanate from six decisions households make at the dinner table.
By electrifying our heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, and car – and powering these machines with renewable energy like rooftop solar – we can all reap the financial, health and climate benefits that electrification brings. By gradually making these changes, we’re not just saving money—we’re creating local jobs, especially for our tradies. And Australia benefits too. Saul painted a picture of an Australia saving $1.7 trillion and becoming a renewable energy superpower.
Saul remarked that City of Newcastle is “leading the world in leaning into this energy transition and electrification.” We’re proud of our community, and the thousands of households and businesses in Newcastle already investing in a clean energy future by switching to renewable energy and electrifying their homes and businesses. We’re excited to continue working closely with our community to empower everyone – residents, businesses, schools, and community groups – to switch to renewable energy, electrify, and create a net zero future as part of our Empowering Newcastle program.
To hear more about the opportunities for us all to be part of our net zero future and the renewable energy transformation in the Hunter, join NSW Environment Minister, Penny Sharpe, and Lord Mayor, Nuatali Nelmes, at our Hunter Renewable Energy Transformation event on Saturday 17 August at Newcastle City Hall. Register here
For more information about Empowering Newcastle, get in touch with the City of Newcastle’s Climate Change and Sustainability Team at sustainability@ncc.nsw.gov.au.
