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The My Energy 2050 podcast focuses on the energy transition. Each episode features a guest sharing their experience, expertise and insight. Professor Michael LaBelle is the host bringing his broad knowledge and experience to exploring the latest research and policy insight.
Prosecuting modernity: The end of cheap energy — Tere Vadén, Ep. 69
we delve into a more philosophical discussion about how energy is not just the outcome of processing raw material, but rather a source of power and control – over both society and nature. That is, we discuss common
Phasing out coal in the Southeast of Europe? — Ioana Ciuta, Ep 68
This week we speak with Ioana Ciuta, Energy Coordinator at CEE Bankwatch Network. We’ll be speaking about the Southeast of Europe, in general, historical terms we can use the word Balkans or update it more specifically and use
The Influence of the Long 1970s Energy Crisis — Rüdiger Graf, ep. 67
What is the influence of the 1970s on our current energy system? The importance of energy sits within our daily lives. As Rudiger states, any supply shortages or price increases are immediately noticed making energy a key political
Economic Incentives for the Energy Transition — Benjamin Görlach, ep. 66
This week we speak with Benjamin Görlach, Head of Economics and Policy Assessment, Ecologic Institute. If you like wide-ranging interviews about the policy challenges of navigating the current energy crisis in Europe. This episode is for you. Benjamin
Navigating the Energy Price Crisis — Cillian O’Donoghue, ep. 65
This week we speak with Cillian O’Donoghue, the Policy Director at Eurelectric. It is the federation of the European electricity industry, representing more than 3500 utilities active in power generation, distribution and supply. They have a real voice
Breaks in the Wall: History of East-West Energy Relations — Frank Bösch, ep. 64
It is important to keep in mind, that the shifting energy landscape in the 1970s was just as perilous as it is now. With the energy crisis in 1973 and 1979, what emerges are relations that were already
The Massive Challenge of Hydrogen — Florian Kern, Ep. 63
I came away from this conversation with a deeper understanding of the massive energy requirements for industry. Replacing coal or gas – fossil fuels – for the industry is a huge challenge that requires giving up fossil fuels
Europe’s Energy Crisis in a Time of War — Sam Raszewski, Ep. 62
This week we speak with Sam Raszewski, a senior lecturer and Programme Director for the Oil and Gas Management program at the University of East London Royal Docks Business School. Sam has published widely on energy security and
The return of the Carbon Storm — Michael LaBelle, Ep. 61
This week I’m discussing another wave of the Carbon Storm. I define this more in episode 39. In this episode I update what this means in a time of war. If you are looking for hope, this may
Deescalating Energy Efficiency: There is no quick fix — Rod Janssen, Ep. 60
On this episode, we speak with Rod Janssen, the man behind the Energy in Demand weekly newsletter and website. He is also the president of Energy Efficiency in Industrial Process. But more aptly, Rod is a true expert
The 1600 TWh Challenge: Innovating our way to zero carbon — Gerard Reid, Ep. 58
This week we speak with Gerard Reid, who has put out ‘The 1,600 TWh Challenge: How Europe can survive without Russian Gas‘. Besides outlining other routes for gas to be imported into Europe, this deeper thinking on this,
Europe’s new Energy Order: Climate to Security — Michael LaBelle, ep. 56
My fifteen-year-old daughter sent me a text message the other night. She asked if Ukraine joins the European Union will Russia stop its attack. Sadly, I couldn’t comfort her that peace would soon be restored in Europe. Rather,