Unveiled today at the Energy Exchange Australia conference in Perth, the state's premier Roger Cook said the campaign is designed to "engage with the WA community at every level…communicating how the energy transition will deliver affordable, reliable and clean energy, how the transition will create new jobs in construction, manufacturing and technology.

He also announced a $150m low cost loan program to assist the manufacturing sector adopt renewable energy assets such as solar and batteries.

And also said he'll be convening a Fuel Security Roundtable om Wednesday to look at the potential impacts of conflict in the Middle East.

Notably, he also refused to rule out imposing a cap on bowser prices - something not done since 1983.

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