Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Absolutely Electrifying - Ep158: Saul Griffith
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Mar 27, 2024 
Saul Griffith, an Australian-born engineer and clean energy expert, discusses the importance of electrification in achieving net zero emissions. Topics include challenges and benefits of electrifying industries, renewable energy in cold climates, sustainable heating systems, and rethinking finance for sustainable solutions.
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Electrification's Importance
- Electrification is crucial for decarbonizing the energy sector.
- It involves shifting from fossil fuels to electricity for various energy needs.
Simplifying Climate Action
- Saul Griffith emphasizes the need to simplify climate action.
- He believes electrification is the key, handling 75-80% of decarbonization.
Detailed Energy Analysis
- Griffith used Sankey diagrams to analyze US energy flows at high resolution (0.1%).
- This revealed inefficiencies like using natural gas to transport natural gas.