
Kingsmill Bond
Energy strategist at Ember, leading their Energy Futures Initiative. He analyzes the future of the energy system as it transitions from fossil fuels to renewables.
Top 5 podcasts with Kingsmill Bond
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Nov 7, 2024 • 33min
Kingsmill Bond: How is the energy transition going?
Kingsmill Bond, an Energy Strategist at RMI and former city analyst, shares his optimistic vision for the energy transition. He argues that we peaked in fossil fuel demand a decade ago and predicts a fossil-free future in just five years. Bond challenges misconceptions around renewable costs, drawing parallels to past tech shifts. He discusses China’s leading role in electrification, the financial sector’s rapid shift toward renewables, and calls for crucial actions against climate change, including ending fossil fuel subsidies.

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May 15, 2025 • 45min
The Spanish Grid Goes Down: Are renewables really to blame?
Kingsmill Bond, an energy strategist at Ember, and José Manuel Entrecanales, CEO of Acciona, dive into the significant blackout that recently swept across Spain and Portugal. They explore whether renewable energy is to blame or if deeper issues lie within outdated infrastructures. The conversation addresses misconceptions about renewables' reliability and highlights the urgent need for grid modernization. They also discuss how modernized grids are crucial for a successful energy transition and the encouraging prospects for renewable energy's future.

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Sep 23, 2024 • 25min
151. Peak Fossil Fuels - Sep24
Join Kingsmill Bond, a respected Energy Strategist at RMI, as he challenges ExxonMobil's predictions about future oil demand. He argues that the fossil fuel sector is underestimating the rapid energy transition. The discussion covers the exciting potential for the Global South to leapfrog fossil fuels with renewables like solar and wind. Bond shares insight on clean technology advancements and how they may peak fossil fuel demand sooner than expected. Ultimately, he emphasizes an optimistic outlook for a sustainable energy future despite current pessimism.

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Jun 11, 2024 • 47min
The Unstoppable, Exponential Energy Transition with Kingsmill Bond
Kingsmill Bond, a Senior Principal at the Rocky Mountain Institute specializing in energy transition, discusses the rapid shift to renewable energy, emphasizing China's leading role. He explains how current models are outdated, and the need for urgent action against rising emissions is critical. Bond highlights the decline in renewable costs and the significance of technological advancements. He also critiques misconceptions surrounding renewable energy's efficiency and the necessity for innovative policies to match growing consumer demand, shaping a sustainable future.

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Sep 29, 2023 • 48min
IEA's net-zero roadmap update shows major energy transition step change
Kingsmill Bond, senior principal at Rocky Mountain Institute, discusses the race for clean energy leadership, the limitations of big models in energy forecasting, and the consequences of declining oil demand