In Episode 63 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Zali Steggall MP, the Federal Member for Warringah and a prominent advocate for climate action. Luke and Zali discuss the importance of proactive effort on climate adaptation, how she would approach negotiations in a hung parliament, and her policies for transitioning buildings and industry to a net zero economy.

This is the fourth and final episode in a series of special episodes featuring key players from across the political spectrum ahead of the election expected in May 2022.

Mentioned in this episode:

5-step plan to Net Zero for Australia (Zali Steggall)

Leveraging tax incentives to improve energy performance (Energy Efficiency Council)

Key topics:

● Climate adaptation

● Potential priorities for independents in a hung parliament

● Sectoral emissions reduction policies versus the whole of economy carbon pricing

● Improving the energy and emissions performance of existing buildings

● Using the tax system to support small to medium manufacturers in the transition to net zero

Connect with our guest:

Find Zali at https://twitter.com/zalisteggall

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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