City of Newcastle celebrates powerful turnout for 'Electrify Everything'

The atmosphere was electric at City Hall last night as more than 800 people came to listen to world renowned entrepreneur, author, and inventor Dr Saul Griffith.

The free event known as Electrify Everything saw Dr Griffith encouraging Novocastrians to be part of the solution to achieving a clean energy future, proposing critical actions that all Australians can take this decade that will save money and our children's future.

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen with Dr Saul Griffith at City Hall.Dr Griffith said communities have the most to benefit from an electrified future powered by our abundant solar energy - local jobs, healthier streets and lower energy bills.

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said City of Newcastle has collaborated with Dr Griffith over many years on renewable energy and sustainability initiatives.

"It was wonderful to welcome Dr. Saul Griffith back to the city as part of our Empowering Newcastle series," Cr Nelmes said.

"He's an advocate for ambitious climate policy and was happy to host the free event to talk about a plan to electrify Newcastle's homes, businesses, and cars which would create new jobs and a healthier environment for generations to come.

"I'm proud that so many Novocastrians attended to learn more about how to be part of the solution to the climate crisis."

More than 800 people at City Hall for 'Electrify Everything'.Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen said the strong attendance was a testament to the community’s desire to embrace new technology to solve climate challenges.

"City of Newcastle has a proud track record when it comes to environmental initiatives and I'm proud that our residents support plans such as the 10-year Newcastle Environment Strategy,” Cr Clausen said.

The Empowering Newcastle series continues on 8 August with City of Newcastle hosting a roundtable to discuss electric vehicles and low emissions transport.

A host of stakeholders will be invited, including Transport for NSW, the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, the University of Newcastle, Business Hunter and Port of Newcastle to discuss the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to electric vehicles and low emissions transport in Newcastle.

On 17 August City of Newcastle will invite the community to join NSW Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Heritage Minister Penny Sharpe and the Lord Mayor to hear about the renewable energy transformation in the Hunter and opportunities for all residents to be part of our net zero future.

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