In this discussion, Amy Myers-Jaffe, Director at NYU's Energy, Climate Justice Lab, and Dan Esty, Yale's Environmental Law and Policy Professor, dive into the intersection of global trade and the clean energy transition. Dan highlights how international trade rules can foster environmental standards, enabling a collaborative shift to decarbonization. They scrutinize China's solar and EV production dominance and its implications for global trade. Lastly, they explore the necessity of equitable sustainability strategies to mitigate competitive disadvantages in the clean energy market.

Author Brett Christophers discusses how low profits hinder the energy transition. Challenges include competition, market volatility, and design issues. The importance of stable renewable energy projects and power purchase agreements are highlighted. More stability needed for larger scale renewables. Are PPAs the solution?

Utopia Hill discusses Reactivate's renewable energy projects for underserved communities. Nia Jones emphasizes partnerships for energy transition. Valerie Smith from Citi talks about sustainable finance. Eric Cohen and Greg Randolph discuss financing challenges and strategies for renewable energy projects.

Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, discusses selling Kraken technology platform to utilities in the US market. David Carroll from Engie talks about legislation and regulatory initiatives driving renewable energy adoption. Ana Quelhas from EDP Renewables explores the role of hydrogen in a zero-carbon energy system.

Kristina Skierka from Power for All discusses how decentralized renewables can reduce energy poverty and achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Cella showcases carbon removal technology through carbon mineralization, providing a permanent solution for CO2 removal with economic benefits and scalability.

Debate on whether capitalism can save the planet with contrasting views from two books. Discussion on obstacles hindering renewable energy investments. Insights on the role of innovation in combating climate change. Government-owned utility leading wind power development in Quebec. Exploration of challenges in decarbonization and voluntary carbon offsets.

Regulators are working to improve transmission for clean energy. President Biden announced tariffs on clean energy products from China. Investment in low-carbon stocks is a key indicator of the energy transition. The podcast discusses challenges in US electricity transmission regulations and navigating protectionism in energy markets.

A Google representative discusses the challenges of powering operations entirely with clean energy by 2030. They explore innovative energy technologies like enhanced geothermal, hydrogen, long-duration storage, and advanced nuclear. The conversation also touches on the intersection of AI technology, energy demand in data centers, and the need for sustainable energy solutions to balance AI growth with energy efficiency.

Jigar Shah, a key figure in advancing clean energy projects, discusses bridging R&D and deployment, meeting increased electricity demand from data centers and electric vehicles, and solutions like Virtual Power Plants, enhanced geothermal, and advanced nuclear. The podcast explores the challenges of attracting investors, disparities in electricity pricing, and initiatives for young people entering the energy sector.

Debate on terminology around the energy transition, progress in shifting to cleaner energy sources, global mandates to limit greenhouse gases, dominance of fossil fuels despite actions taken, questioning if we are truly transitioning away from fossil fuels or just adding new energy sources.