The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder

In this first part of a miniseries on how the UK is evolving its energy system, we discuss its world-leading efforts to meet its decarbonization goals.

Why have most economic models consistently underestimated the actual speed of the energy transition?

Europe’s energy transition is still gathering momentum and moving ahead according to European energy expert Jan Rosenow.

Why do governments continue to push nuclear power when it is the most expensive, risky, and slow way to decarbonize the power grid?

What are the specific industrial sectors and processes that produce greenhouse gas emissions, and how can we decarbonize them?

Is China relying on coal to power its growth, or renewables? Are their emissions on track to increase, decrease, or go flat? We review the facts!

Chris travels to Australia and interviews Giles Parkinson, a longtime journalist and observer of the energy transition Down Under.

Is it time to break up the utility monopolies in the US and turn ownership and control of the grid over to the public?

What will it take to make the vision of “smart homes” and smart appliances real?

Why haven’t our climate policies been more effective at stopping carbon emissions, and what kinds of policies would work better?