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Wicked Problems: Energy Transition and Decarbonization Insights

In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan delves into key issues and recent developments in the energy transition and decarbonization efforts. . Special guest Freya Pratty from SIFTED.eu (get her climate tech newsletter here) shares insights into the growth and challenges within climate tech companies, including an in-depth look at Octopus Energy's software success, Kraken. The episode also highlights a significant paper from Oxford University examining the potential resilience of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act against repeal, offering a glimmer of hope in the current political climate. Professor Sam Fankhauser of the Smith School joined us. And in some good news, the episode touches on the impressive rise of EV sales in the UK, policy impacts on the electric vehicle market, and the implications of Chinese EV makers entering the market. Ben Nelmes of New Automotive and Ben Kilbey of Bold Voodoo and EVUK came round. Join us for these crucial discussions and deep dive into the future of energy and climate policy.

And clips from the Energy Transition Acceleration Forum at the British Library produced by The Carbon Trust - featuring Chris Stark of DESNZ being interviewed by Bloomberg's Akshat Rathi, Quadrature Climate Foundation's Greg de Temmermen, and Arthur Downing of Octopus Energy.

00:00 Introduction and Consumer Issues

00:34 Welcome to Wicked Problems

01:20 Upcoming Interviews and Highlights

01:51 Interview with Freya Pratty

05:22 Deep Dive into Octopus and Kraken

13:41 First of a Kind Factories

17:07 Debate on Climate Tech Terminology

29:00 Sam Fankhauser Oxford

29:00 Interview with Professor Sam Fankhauser

39:35 Navigating Congressional Influence on Climate Policy

40:22 Vulnerabilities in Renewable Energy Policies

41:16 The Role of Media and Reporting in Climate Change

41:57 Global Perspectives on Deliverism and Climate Jobs

43:28 Emotional vs. Rational Approaches to Climate Advocacy

45:16 Global Climate Legislation Trends

46:20 Anglo-Saxon Peculiarities in Climate Policy

47:51 Future Research and Projects at Oxford Net Zero

50:02 EV Sales Ben Squared

50:27 Surprising Trends in UK EV Sales

01:00:02 The Rise of Chinese EV Manufacturers

01:04:35 Challenges and Opportunities in EV Market Policies

01:15:54 The Importance of Affordable Electricity in Decarbonization

01:18:46 UK's Role in Global Climate Leadership

01:20:48 Outro

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