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Renowned engineer and clean energy expert Dr Saul Griffith heads to Hobart for ‘Faster and Fairer’ tour

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Renowned engineer and clean energy expert Dr Saul Griffith heads to Hobart for 'Faster and Fairer' tour

Australians are keen to electrify their homes and vehicles and save on energy bills, but how can we ensure this happens fairer and faster?

Join Saul Griffith, engineer and Chief Scientist at Rewiring Australia, as he discusses his latest book Plug In! The Electrification Handbook, which provides practical advice for everyday Australians on upgrading their homes and cars.He will be in conversation Hannah Moloney, from ABC's Gardening Australia.

You will also hear from community groups about the local action happening in your neighbourhoods. 

Join us for an enlightening event on how Australia can race towards all-electric homes and communities. 

Where: Kingborough Community Hub, Kingston, 7 Goshawk Wy, Kingston TAS

When: October 19, 3-5PM

Tickets: Free here, https://events.humanitix.com/hobart-faster-and-fairer-tour-with-dr-saul-griffith/tickets

Plug In! books available for purchase at the event.

To arrange interview with Saul, please contact Kathleen on 0421 522 080. 

Supported by Net Zero Channel and Kingsborough Council.

As places are strictly limited, we kindly ask you to refund your ticket if you no longer can use it.

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