The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder
Latest Episodes
[Episode #239] – Making Sense of Chaos
Why have most economic models consistently underestimated the actual speed of the energy transition?
[Episode #238] – Transition in Europe 2024
Europes energy transition is still gathering momentum and moving ahead according to European energy expert Jan Rosenow.
[Episode #237] – Why Nuclear?
Why do governments continue to push nuclear power when it is the most expensive, risky, and slow way to decarbonize the power grid?
[Episode #236] – Zero Carbon Industry
What are the specific industrial sectors and processes that produce greenhouse gas emissions, and how can we decarbonize them?
[Episode #235] – China, India and Australia 2024 Update
Is China relying on coal to power its growth, or renewables? Are their emissions on track to increase, decrease, or go flat? We review the facts!
[Episode #234] – Transition in Australia 2024
Chris travels to Australia and interviews Giles Parkinson, a longtime journalist and observer of the energy transition Down Under.
[Episode #233] – Ending the Monopoly Utility
Is it time to break up the utility monopolies in the US and turn ownership and control of the grid over to the public?
[Episode #232] – Smart Meters and Appliances
What will it take to make the vision of smart homes and smart appliances real?
[Episode #231] – Five Times Faster
Why havent our climate policies been more effective at stopping carbon emissions, and what kinds of policies would work better?
[Episode #230] – EV Charging Blues
How is the public EV charging sector evolving, and what is needed to make it more usable and affordable for EV drivers?