Navigating Energy's Post-Election Crossroads in 2024 and Beyond (w/Amy Myers Jaffe)

In this episode, Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at NYU, joins the Power Perspectives Podcast in the wake of the November 2024 elections to discuss the most pressing issues shaping the energy landscape. With her expertise in energy geopolitics, climate risk, and sustainability, Amy offers invaluable insights into how utilities can adapt to evolving challenges while pursuing a more resilient and sustainable future. Listen in as Amy explores: - The intersection of federal energy policies and state climate goals amidst political changes - Why small modular reactors (SMRs) may not be the universal solution some hope for - How digital solutions for demand management remain an underutilized opportunity - The role of supply chain resilience in ensuring reliable energy amid geopolitical tensions Join host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester as they get a crash course into these critical topics with Amy Myers Jaffe. Whether you’re a utility executive, policymaker, or energy enthusiast, this episode provides actionable strategies for tackling today’s energy challenges and securing a sustainable future. Key Links Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/power-perspectives%E2%84%A2-podcast-navigating-energys-post-election-crossroads-2024-and Energy's Digital Future: Harnessing Innovation for American Resilience and National Security by Amy Myers Jaffe: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/energys-digital-future/9780231216753 Five Ways to Disaster-Proof the Energy Grid by Amy Myers Jaffe: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/climate-environment/energy-grid-extreme-weather-power-outages-c77e97e2 Amy's Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/amy-jaffe Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast