In Episode 61 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by the Assistant Minister to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Tim Wilson MP. They discuss Tim's postgraduate study in energy and carbon management, how he thinks about climate and energy policy, and how to unlock the energy efficiency opportunities that exist in commercial buildings, homes and industry.

This is the second 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:

Australia’s Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan – Australian Government

Superpower: Australia's Low-Carbon Opportunity – Ross Garnaut

The New Map – Daniel Yergin

Key topics:

- Energy and climate literacy in public debate

- Opportunities to build on NABERS and commercial building disclosure

- Improving the energy performance of Aussie homes

- Partnering with industry sub-sectors to drive down emissions

Connect with our guests:

Find Tim at https://twitter.com/TimWilsonMP

Connect with us:

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

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