There is a strong connection between privilege and ownership of clean technology in Australia. The transition to renewable energy over the next ten years will only exacerbate this inequity leaving low income homes with sky rocketing gas bills.

Dr Bjorn Sturmberg, a leading energy researcher has made a bold call on the Federal government to provide free energy for all Australian households to cover the costs of all ‘essential’ uses like cooking, heating and cooling.

Join us for the first in the Energy Health Nexus webinars series, to hear about why Energy Needs to be reframed as a Basic Human Right.

Speaker: Dr Bjorn Sturmberg

Dr Sturmberg is the Research Leader in the Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program. In August 2024 he was named the ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year by the Australian government.  He holds a PhD from The University of Sydney for his research on nanostructured solar cells, which earnt him a scholarship from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. He has written a children’s book, “Amy’s Balancing Act” to raise awareness of clean energy and the power of diversity within young minds.