The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder

Latest Episodes:

[Episode #163] – Transition in Russia Part 2 Jan 05, 2022

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In this second part of a two-part interview, we look at Russia’s gas, coal, nuclear, and renewables, and ask how it will fare as the energy transition proceeds.

[Episode #162] – Transition in Russia Part 1 Dec 22, 2021

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In this first part of a two-part interview, we talk with Professor Thane Gustafson about Russia’s oil sector.

[Episode #161] – Expanding Transmission Dec 08, 2021

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What needs to happen to get new transmission projects moving in the US, and how can the provisions of the new infrastructure law help?

[Episode #160] – Coal Plant Buyouts Nov 24, 2021

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How can the world shut down the coal industry faster and more equitably, while delivering the best outcomes for the public?

[Episode #159] – The Cost of Decarbonization Nov 10, 2021

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A new approach to energy forecasting finds that the energy transition is feasible, affordable, and most importantly, inevitable.

[Episode #158] – Global Energy Crunch Oct 27, 2021

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A global energy crunch is driving up the costs of all energy sources. But will it lead to renewed energy transition efforts, or reneging on climate commitments?

[Episode #157] – Market Design for the Energy Transition Oct 13, 2021

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What are some of the reforms that can make electricity markets more friendly to the technologies and needs of the energy transition?

[Episode #156] – 6-Year Anniversary Show Sep 29, 2021

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Energy researcher Jonathan Koomey rejoins us to review some of the major themes in energy transition over the past year.

[Episode #155] – Marine Energy Sep 15, 2021

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What is the state of marine energy technologies, and how can we capture marine energy sustainably and safely while minimizing environmental damage?

[Episode #154] – Japan’s Nuclear Dilemma Sep 01, 2021

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It’s been a decade since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, but the future of Japan’s energy sector remains murky. We try to clarify it in this episode.