Energy Realities

Energy Realities


UK Energy-Climate Policies

September 23, 2024

Don't miss this great discussion with David Blackmon, Irina Slav and Tammy Nemeth from Dallas, the UK and Bulgaria about energy policies. We are seeing a huge change in that narrative in businesses as a result of climate policies.


Highlights of the Podcast


00:00 - Introduction

02:00 - Energy and Climate Policies in the UK

05:00 - Labor Government and Energy Prices

07:09 - UK Renewables

09:52 - Democracy Shifting to Authoritarianism

11:07 - Nationalizing the UK Energy Grid

12:00 - UK Nuclear Power Plans

13:21 - The Cost of Nuclear Energy

16:28 - Challenges in Nuclear Permitting

17:40 - Reliable Energy and Data Centers 

21:32 - Dynamic Pricing and Bait-and-Switch Tactics 

25:01 - Declining EV Sales in Europe

27:42 - Regulations and Market Impact on EVs and Hybrids 

29:35 - Charging Infrastructure Challenges

31:12 - Lack of Net Zero Clarity ‘Puts Future of British Manufacturing at Risk’ 

35:17 - Biden Climate Chief Pedestal Touts Oil Boom as Economic Victory

36:23 - Is it time to invest in the UK's green transition again? 

39:11 - Watch Pete Buttigieg defend the Biden/Harris EV Charger Boondoggle. 

41:58 - Beirut blasts: Lebanon rocked by a wave of hand-held radio blasts as ‘solar energy systems explode’