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.
#74 Border Zone: Emerging Geopolitical and Climate Risks in Finland — Emma Hakala
The importance of this episode lies in understanding the shift Finland has experienced since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the explicit NATO alignment it now holds. Ambiguity is out the door. A new security line is
#73 A Break in the Wall? The challenge of energy communities — Vjeran Pirsic
SUMMARY KEYWORDS:
energy, energy communities, photovoltaics, zagreb, island, building, democracy, transition, renewables, recycling
#72: The Big Conversation on Germany’s Energy Crisis — Pieter de Pous
I’ve titled this episode as the ‘Big Conversation on Germany’s Energy Crisis’ for a reason. Our conversation covers a wide field of energy issues. I was really impressed by Pieter’s knowledge of both the policy-making process and the
#71: Taking action in Romania’s energy transition — Alin Tanase
You may ask why Romania? If the energy transition is going to happen – and be a success, it has face the reality of a country like Romania. From the EU perspective, Romania is receiving funds from the
Waking up to Estonia’s Energy Challenge — Ingrid Nielsen, Ep. 70
It says about the importance of energy when an organization with a deep biological foundation and a mission to protect nature also addresses the role of renewable energy. This week’s conversation with Ingrid straddles these fields of environmental
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