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The energy transition's 5 supervillains and 5 superheroes

Volts

CHAPTER

Navigating the Challenges of Clean Energy Transition

The chapter explores the complexities of transitioning to clean energy, emphasizing the need for a balanced perspective on costs and challenges. It delves into issues such as the expense of fully replacing fossil fuel backup systems and making clean energy competitive with natural gas. The conversation also highlights the significant challenges of expanding electricity infrastructure to support renewable energy sources by 2050 and the lack of a unified national mission for rapid energy transition.

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