The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder

NREL’s Paul Denholm explains how solar + storage systems participate in wholesale electricity markets, and when they can compete with natural gas peaker plants.

What do carbon budgets really say about the future warming of the planet, and how much warming should we expect? Climate scientist Dr. Glen Peters explains.

Could the blockchain be a powerful new enabler of energy transition, or is it just another overhyped solution in search of a problem?

How can we maintain stable voltage and frequency on the power grid as we replace conventional synchronous generators with wind and solar?

When humanity’s demands exceed Earth’s ability to satisfy them, is energy transition even possible? Father of ecological footprint analysis Bill Rees explains.

In space heating, “deep decarbonization” is about a lot more than just swapping old furnaces. It requires a complete understanding of human health and comfort.

For our two-year anniversary, we discuss some of the most interesting questions in energy transition today. And Chris muses on the lessons of Hurricane Harvey.

How does the IPCC climate modeling process work, and does any of it project a successful energy transition happening this century?

To realize our renewable energy potential in the U.S., we’ll need more long-distance transmission lines. But there are a lot of obstacles, which we’ll discuss

How should we think about the influence of the global energy system on the climate over the next century?