Chris travels to Australia and interviews Giles Parkinson, a longtime journalist and observer of the energy transition Down Under.

Is it time to break up the utility monopolies in the US and turn ownership and control of the grid over to the public?

What will it take to make the vision of smart homes and smart appliances real?

Why havent our climate policies been more effective at stopping carbon emissions, and what kinds of policies would work better?

How is the public EV charging sector evolving, and what is needed to make it more usable and affordable for EV drivers?

What is the full potential for distributed solar power in the US?

What kinds of messages resonate with people and get them interested in taking action on climate and participating in the energy transition?

What is the new FERC Order 1920, and how can it help pave the way for more transmission capacity to unlock the potential of wind and solar in the US?

Should we believe projections of surging electricity demand from data centers, crypto miners and AI? And are new gas plants the best way to meet new demand?

What is the role and potential of demand-side solutions in the energy transition?