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SwitchedOn podcast: The electrician who swapped his diesel guzzling ute for a Tesla

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Brendan Lang runs an electrification business in Melbourne that helps householders and businesses transition from gas-fuelled appliances to efficient electric ones.

He’s a passionate environmentalist who has swapped his Amarok ute for a Tesla model Y.

Brendan discusses why he opted for a Tesla, and provides some practical advice on the best forms of heating, when you need 3 phase power or should rewire your house, how to find a good electrician, and why peer to peer training for electricians is so important.

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1866976728

Reclaim Energy is a proud sponsor of the SwitchedOn Australia Podcast.

Anne Delaney is the host of the SwitchedOn podcast and our Electrification Editor. She has had a successful career in journalism (the ABC and SBS), as a documentary film maker, and as an artist and sculptor.

Anne Delaney

Anne Delaney is the host of the SwitchedOn podcast and our Electrification Editor. She has had a successful career in journalism (the ABC and SBS), as a documentary film maker, and as an artist and sculptor.

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