The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder

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[Episode #56] – Blockchain in Energy Transition Nov 15, 2017

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Could the blockchain be a powerful new enabler of energy transition, or is it just another overhyped solution in search of a problem?

[Episode #55] – Voltage Stability Nov 01, 2017

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How can we maintain stable voltage and frequency on the power grid as we replace conventional synchronous generators with wind and solar?

[Episode #54] – Resource Limitations Oct 18, 2017

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When humanity’s demands exceed Earth’s ability to satisfy them, is energy transition even possible? Father of ecological footprint analysis Bill Rees explains.

[Episode #53] – Electrifying Heating Oct 04, 2017

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In space heating, “deep decarbonization” is about a lot more than just swapping old furnaces. It requires a complete understanding of human health and comfort.

[Episode #52] – 2-Year Anniversary – Destination Unknown Sep 20, 2017

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For our two-year anniversary, we discuss some of the most interesting questions in energy transition today. And Chris muses on the lessons of Hurricane Harvey.

[Episode #51] – Climate Science Part 6 – Emissions Scenarios Sep 06, 2017

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How does the IPCC climate modeling process work, and does any of it project a successful energy transition happening this century?

[Episode #50] – Siting Long Distance Transmission Lines Aug 23, 2017

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To realize our renewable energy potential in the U.S., we’ll need more long-distance transmission lines. But there are a lot of obstacles, which we’ll discuss

[Episode #49] – Climate Science Part 5 – Business As Usual Aug 09, 2017

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How should we think about the influence of the global energy system on the climate over the next century?

[Episode #48] – Climate Science Part 4 – Teaching the Carbon Cycle Jul 26, 2017

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How does the carbon cycle work, and what’s its relationship to global warming? And what are the most effective ways of teaching climate science?

[Episode #47] – Transition in Europe Jul 12, 2017

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Claude Turmes, a 15-year Member of the European Parliament, relates the history of Europe’s energy transition policies and his hopes for the future.

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