

Energi Talks
Markham Hislop
Journalist Markham Hislop interviews leading energy experts from around the world about the energy transition and climate change.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 26min
Clean energy takes off in the United States
Markham interviews Lisa Jacobson, president of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, and Tom Rowlands-Rees, BloombergNEF head of research for North America, about the 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook.

Apr 3, 2024 • 35min
EV sales slower recently, but long-term trends don't change
Markham interviews Corey Cantor, a senior associate with BloomberNEF, about inflection points on the S-curve and the adoption of electric vehicles. Slow down in the global marketplace?

Apr 3, 2024 • 39min
5 MW solar farm developed by Peace River co-operative
Markham interviews Colin Smith, project manager of the Peace Energy Cooperative, which recently received approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission to go ahead with the Peace River Energy Project, a 5 MW grid-connected solar farm.

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
China leads the global energy transition by a big margin - live event
Energi Media's Markham Hislop and Sandy Garossino, National Observer columnist, discussing the role of China in the global energy transition. Recorded live at a March 27 event in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada that was organized by Roy Collver of the Energy Circle.

Mar 29, 2024 • 38min
UK energy transition policies offer plenty of lessons for Canada
Markham interviews Marla Orenstein, the Canada West Foundation’s director of resources, environment and economy, recently travelled to the U.K. as part of an Energy Commentators Mission organized by the British Consulate. She wrote about the UK’s energy transition and climate policies in the Foundation’s latest Energy Innovation Brief.

Mar 27, 2024 • 44min
Long-duration energy storage needed before 2030
Markham interviews technology analyst Conrad Nichols' recent IDTechEx report about long duration energy storage for utility scale applications.

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Mar 27, 2024 • 46min
A conversation with Dr Doyne Farmer about complexity theory, energy transition
Dr. Doyne Farmer, Baillie Gifford Professor of Complex Systems Science at Oxford University, dives into complexity theory and its impact on energy systems. He explains how simple interactions can lead to significant outcomes in our energy transition. The conversation highlights technological advancements in solar and battery innovations, how hydrocarbons can transform the oil and gas industry, and the potential of renewable systems for rural communities. Farmer also discusses consumer behavior in embracing electric vehicles and the need for innovative economic solutions in the energy sector.

Mar 27, 2024 • 46min
BC LNG's uncertain future
Markham interviews Mark Zackarias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada.

Mar 25, 2024 • 46min
Old but revolutionary heat battery the solution for industrial decarbonization?
Markham interviews John O’Donnell, CEO of Rondo Energy.

Mar 14, 2024 • 43min
Global power grids: some get it right, some don't
Markham interviews Bogdan Avramuta, director of market research for Rethink Energy.