

The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder
XE Network
Straight talk about the world’s transition from fossil fuels to renewables with energy expert Chris Nelder
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May 12, 2021 • 23min
[Episode #147] – Hydrogen Innovations and Applications
In this episode we look at some significant projects that are under way to expand green hydrogen production capacity and use it to reduce carbon emissions.

Apr 28, 2021 • 27min
[Episode #146] – Why Local Solar Costs Less
The episode challenges the preference for utility-scale solar over local systems, highlighting the benefits of investing in distributed solar. It discusses a novel roadmap for a low-cost grid, analyzes Texas power outages and the role of wind and solar energy, and explores cost-effectiveness and grid management of local solar. The chapter also covers recent energy sector news and subscription information.

Apr 14, 2021 • 34min
[Episode #145] – A Slow Take on the Texas Blackout
What really happened during the Texas blackout of February 2021, who was really at fault, and what does Texas need to do to keep it from happening again?

Mar 31, 2021 • 35min
[Episode #144] – Investing in Energy Transition
Should investors be wary of a stock market bubble now, and how can various kinds of investors participate in the energy transition?

Mar 17, 2021 • 36min
[Episode #143] – Hydrogen Economy 2.0 Part 2
In this first part of a two-part interview, we look at the global expectations for and production of hydrogen, and its potential role in energy transition.

Mar 3, 2021 • 29min
[Episode #142] – Hydrogen Economy 2.0 Part 1
In this first part of a two-part interview, we look at the global expectations for and production of hydrogen, and its potential role in energy transition.

Feb 17, 2021 • 30min
[Episode #141] – Making Climate Policy Work
How should we design climate policies so they really reduce emissions, and why have carbon market strategies mostly failed?

Feb 3, 2021 • 31min
[Episode #140] – Methane Leakage
The first study to make granular estimates for methane leakage in a large number of US cities exceeds the previous estimate by 72%.

Jan 20, 2021 • 1h 5min
[Episode #139] – Vehicle-Grid Integration
What is vehicle-grid integration, how are electric vehicles charged, and what are some of the best practices for managing EV loads on utility grids?

Jan 6, 2021 • 40min
[Episode #138] – Transition in China
Is China the greatest threat to the global climate, or our greatest hope for energy transition?