Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change The Biggest, Dirtiest Secret of the Energy Industry — Ep184: Jonathan Maxwell
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Nov 6, 2024 
Join Jonathan Maxwell, CEO of Sustainable Development Capital LLP and author of "The Edge," as he tackles the critical issues of energy efficiency and waste. He reveals how optimizing energy systems can save billions and power the growth of AI sustainably. The conversation highlights innovative on-site energy solutions that challenge traditional views on energy use. Maxwell also analyzes the impact of US and EU energy policies and stresses the importance of reform in energy practices to keep pace with global competition. Dive into this enlightening discussion!
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Energy Efficiency's Importance
- Energy efficiency is crucial for reaching net zero but is neglected.
- It's often overlooked due to its perceived complexity and lack of excitement.
Resource Competition's Impact
- Resource competition drives climate change and conflict.
- Applying an efficiency lens to resource use can mitigate these issues.
Power Cuts and Resilience
- Michael Liebreich discusses the 2003 power cuts in Brazil, the US, and Europe.
- These events highlighted the importance of resilience in energy systems, which prompted him to start New Energy Finance.