ABOUT THE EVENT:

On Tuesday 17th June at The Royal Oak, Balmain, join Saul Griffith in conversation with Fran Kelly for Griffith's latest book, Plug In! The Electrification Handbook, published by Black Inc Books.

Copies of Plug In! The Electrification Handbook will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Griffith signing copies after the discussion.

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ABOUT THE VENUE

Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.45pm for a 7.15pm start. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot. Why not make a full evening of it, too, by ordering a meal at the Royal Oak before or after the event? One of Balmain's oldest and most loved pubs, it serves a delicious range of food and beverages.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Everything you need to know for your electrification journey by the bestselling author of The Big Switch

We all know that renewable energy is the future, but how can we ditch coal and gas in our own lives and homes? Plug In! is full of pro tips and essential information for your electrification journey.

Energy expert Saul Griffith, with help from some of his electrifying friends, covers the five big decisions:

1. Where you get your electricity
2. Hot water
3. House heat
4. Cooking
5. Transport

But wait, there's more: the new abundance agenda, all hail the tradie army, what to know about EVs – plus great graphics! Join the movement and electrify your world with Plug In!

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ABOUT SAUL GRIFFITH

Saul Griffith is an engineer and inventor. He has been principal investigator on projects for NASA, the US National Science Foundation and US Special Operations Command. He was awarded the MacArthur ‘Genius Grant' in 2007. He is the founder of Rewiring America and Rewiring Australia and author of Electrify, The Big Switch and The Wires That Bind. His forthcoming book is Plug In!

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ABOUT FRAN KELLY

She has held positions including chief political correspondent for the AM and PM programs, political editor of the 7.30 Report and ABC Europe correspondent based in London. In 2005, she became host of Radio National's agenda-setting Breakfast program, a seat she filled until 2021. She then took on a new role hosting her own talk show 'Frankly', talking to some of Australia's biggest names and brains. Fran also created and co-presents The Party Room podcast with Patricia Karvelas, and presents Saturday Extra on ABC Radio National.

Over her career, Fran interviewed twelve former and sitting Prime Ministers, one US President, one British Prime Minister and other world leaders and thinkers. She's covered eleven elections and one Olympics and is a big Sydney Swans fan!

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Refunds

Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not issued within 48 hours notice of event date. Humanitix fee is nonrefundable.

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This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain, Black Inc Books, and Rewiring Australia.

With thanks to our venue partner The Royal Oak.

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