In the spotlight are Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Global Energy and Climate Innovation Editor at The Economist; Zach Friedman, Senior Director of Federal Policy at Ceres; and Jon Creyts, CEO of RMI. They dive into the vital role of energy efficiency in the energy transition. The trio discusses how changes in U.S. energy policy, particularly under a second Trump administration, could shape sustainability efforts. They also consider innovative solutions like carbon tariffs, the significance of permitting reforms, and the collaboration needed to foster clean energy advancements.

Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Global energy and climate innovation editor at The Economist, discusses the challenges and progress in international climate summits, the role of the private sector in finance for clean energy, the economics of energy sources, the politics and pragmatism surrounding the summit, and the importance of hope, innovation, and accountability in fighting climate change.