The Keep Cool Podcast E59: *SPECIAL EPISODE:* Everything Electrification, with Quincy Lee & Ramez Naan
Nick, Quincy Lee, the CEO of Electric Era, and Ramez Naam, a highly experienced climate tech and energy analyst and investor, dive deep on all things energy and electrification in 2024. Starting with a focus on mobility and the power sector, Quincy, Mez, and Nick touch on topics as far reaching as geoengineering, the power of narratives, and their expectations for decarbonization across other sectors out to 2050 and beyond.
- Why decarbonization and electrification need to be led by product superiority
- What to expect in energy and electrification in 2024 and beyond
- Other trends and topics beyond transportation and the power sector worth your attention
Don't miss out on this podcast if you’re interested in learning more about the state of climate tech, electrification, and energy broadly, and more! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your favorite podcast platform to catch all the latest episodes.
Timestamps:
00:05:00 - Mobility and Electrification Outlook for 2024
00:13:27 - Battery Energy Storage on Grids
00:19:19 - One Story of the Decade: Grid Overhaul
00:31:27 - The Winning Technologies in Energy Generation
00:39:52 - Transitions from ‘Old’ to ‘New’ Energy Sources
00:43:58 - Why Better Products Win in The Energy Transition
00:47:00 - Why More Focus on Agriculture & Land Use Change is Needed
00:50:50 - The Case for Geoengineering via Sunlight Reflection & More
00:54:50 - A Call to Action for Optimism & to Work on Climate
Learn more about Electric Era on their website: https://electriceratechnologies.com/ and follow Ramez Naan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramez
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