The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder

Is the transition of transportation to electric vehicles good for society, or just a new set of problems? We explore some common questions in this episode.

Can behavioral changes and better delivery of services help us limit global warming to 1.5 °C without relying on negative emission technologies like CCS?

How can we ensure that utility regulators aren’t unduly influenced by the companies they’re supposed to regulate as we proceed with the energy transition?

What’s next for solar, as it becomes the cheapest form of new power generation? Do we still need solar advocates and incentives, or can it now stand on its own?

Australia is at the cutting edge of energy transition, with the world’s largest grid battery and rapidly replacing coal with renewables. How are they doing it?

Contests over the control of wholesale markets are a core feature of energy transition and raise complex legal questions, which we explore in this episode.

If 13 US states and parts of Canada and Mexico were to join the California ISO system, how would it affect power markets across the West?

How can we count the uncountable in energy transition, and turn it into relevant data that can inform climate policy?

What do disruptive companies like oil and gas frackers and Tesla have in common, and what can they tell us about energy transition? Part 2 of 2.

What do disruptive companies like oil and gas frackers and Tesla have in common, and what can they tell us about energy transition? Part 1 of 2.