Everything Electric Podcast Saul Griffith On How To Lead the Race To Electrify Everything!
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Feb 24, 2025 
Saul Griffith, an engineer and the founder of Rewiring America and Australia, passionately advocates for the electrification of everything to combat climate change. He discusses how electrifying various sectors can reduce emissions and energy costs, emphasizing Australia’s potential to lead in renewable energy. The conversation tackles challenges like outdated regulations and fossil fuel resistance while exploring the evolution of electric vehicles and the need for smart policies. Griffith’s insights make for an engaging and enlightening discussion on the future of sustainability.
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Make Electricity Cheap To Win Adoption
- Cheap electricity is the political and economic lever that drives adoption of electrified choices.
- Saul argues lowering grid and rooftop solar costs (fix regs, tariffs) makes electrification attractive across political lines.
China's Early Bet Built Industrial Advantage
- China gained industrial dominance by committing early to automation, batteries and renewable manufacturing.
- Saul traces this to policy moves like Made in China 2025 and rapid scale of engineering education and factories.
Train Power Electronics Engineers Now
- Train and hire power electronics engineers; they're a bottleneck for electrification.
- Saul warns demand far outstrips US supply and urges people to become power electronics specialists.
