Energi Talks Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/energi-talks Journalist Markham Hislop interviews leading energy experts from around the world about the energy transition and climate change. Energi Media e5a0c8b5-2db1-557e-aaab-e4525f577eef yes en Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:54:35 -0800 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:02:27 -0800 https://energi.media/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/OqD6GPByHhUsSloe-GRMpaBfqXO5Lb_eLCbg6HA-kiE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE1MDg3LzE2MDIw/MDUxODYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Energi Talks https://energi.media/ episodic Markham Hislop Journalist Markham Hislop interviews leading energy experts from around the world about the energy transition and climate change. Journalist Markham Hislop interviews leading energy experts from around the world about the energy transition and climate change.. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada Markham Hislop No No Trump Is Not Happy with Carney's Davos Speech 442 442 Trump Is Not Happy with Carney's Davos Speech full 1da115eb-d974-49e9-9e19-6151e2c6f6be https://share.transistor.fm/s/950ed32d Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:54:29 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2245 energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Is the US economy Trump-proof? Or is the worst on its way? 441 441 Is the US economy Trump-proof? Or is the worst on its way? full f5adecc0-f0ae-43a4-b004-d5dcfd8e022c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cae4342 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews economist Ed Hirs,  of the University of Houston and a frequent media commentator on American economic issues.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews economist Ed Hirs,  of the University of Houston and a frequent media commentator on American economic issues.

]]> Sat, 03 May 2025 17:45:12 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1618 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews economist Ed Hirs,  of the University of Houston and a frequent media commentator on American economic issues.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Smith following Trump playbook with Bill 54's un-democratic voting changes 440 440 Smith following Trump playbook with Bill 54's un-democratic voting changes full 848c062b-8182-415d-9328-ed4eab08a217 https://share.transistor.fm/s/520e4957 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews political science Professor Jared Wesley about his provocative Substack column titled,  “Danielle Smith’s Electoral Reforms Are Straight from the Trump Playbook.”

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews political science Professor Jared Wesley about his provocative Substack column titled,  “Danielle Smith’s Electoral Reforms Are Straight from the Trump Playbook.”

]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 13:37:50 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1618 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews political science Professor Jared Wesley about his provocative Substack column titled,  “Danielle Smith’s Electoral Reforms Are Straight from the Trump Playbook.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Global energy system rapidly changing. Will Canada keep up? 439 439 Global energy system rapidly changing. Will Canada keep up? full 2bc76d32-afe1-44a7-b7ff-dfe194ccc2c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0fd1446 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Lucy Craig, Director of Growth, Innovation and Digitalization, Energy Systems at Norwegian firm DNV, which provides risk assessment services to energy companies around the world. They discussed DNV's new report, SHORT-TERM VOLATILITY, LONG-TERM OPTIMISM: Energy Industry Insights 2025.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Lucy Craig, Director of Growth, Innovation and Digitalization, Energy Systems at Norwegian firm DNV, which provides risk assessment services to energy companies around the world. They discussed DNV's new report, SHORT-TERM VOLATILITY, LONG-TERM OPTIMISM: Energy Industry Insights 2025.

]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:38:04 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1652 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Lucy Craig, Director of Growth, Innovation and Digitalization, Energy Systems at Norwegian firm DNV, which provides risk assessment services to energy companies around the world. They discussed DNV's new report, SHORT-TERM VOLATILITY, LONG-TERM OPTIMISM: Energy Industry Insights 2025.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Solid state batteries about to change everything 438 438 Solid state batteries about to change everything full cd4ece5b-41c5-4e88-8473-e0ceeffb63e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea778480 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Greg Hitz, founder of ION Storage Systems, which has developed a unique solid state battery. 

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Greg Hitz, founder of ION Storage Systems, which has developed a unique solid state battery. 

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:44:09 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1374 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Greg Hitz, founder of ION Storage Systems, which has developed a unique solid state battery. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Global South's rapid electrification is bad news for oil industry 437 437 Global South's rapid electrification is bad news for oil industry full 1df604f3-2cbe-4672-a47b-4f7e1fca2b8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7410e1b Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Siyi Mi, a Senior Associate at BloombergNEF specializing in electric vehicle markets and clean transport technologies.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Siyi Mi, a Senior Associate at BloombergNEF specializing in electric vehicle markets and clean transport technologies.

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:37:02 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1703 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Siyi Mi, a Senior Associate at BloombergNEF specializing in electric vehicle markets and clean transport technologies.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Is Trump a fascist? 436 436 Is Trump a fascist? full 647eee47-eab0-4cc0-aa16-de5204ec5196 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac00204f Journalist Markham Hislop interviews veteran American journalist Llewellyn King about his column,  “Political Fear Stalks Law, Education, Journalism, Migration." While King says US President Donald Trump hasn't adopted the mantle of fascism, he governs like a fascist. Markham argues that that makes him a fascist whether he describes himself as one or not. A spirited, fascinating look at the descent of the United States into chaos.

Dan Gardner's substack post, Is it Fascism?:  https://dgardner.substack.com/p/is-it-fascism

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews veteran American journalist Llewellyn King about his column,  “Political Fear Stalks Law, Education, Journalism, Migration." While King says US President Donald Trump hasn't adopted the mantle of fascism, he governs like a fascist. Markham argues that that makes him a fascist whether he describes himself as one or not. A spirited, fascinating look at the descent of the United States into chaos.

Dan Gardner's substack post, Is it Fascism?:  https://dgardner.substack.com/p/is-it-fascism

]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:49:17 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2327 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews veteran American journalist Llewellyn King about his column,  “Political Fear Stalks Law, Education, Journalism, Migration." While King says US President Donald Trump hasn't adopted the mantle of fascism, he governs like a fascist. Markham argues that that makes him a fascist whether he describes himself as one or not. A spirited, fascinating look at the descent of the United States into chaos.

Dan Gardner's substack post, Is it Fascism?:  https://dgardner.substack.com/p/is-it-fascism

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Danielle Smith, Ben Shapiro and selling the Alberta myth in the good ole USA 435 435 Danielle Smith, Ben Shapiro and selling the Alberta myth in the good ole USA full 6fdf78c4-9d01-4d9a-94b9-522dae0e1457 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7167d499 Energy journalist Markham Hislop explains the context for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's upcoming interview Thursday with US MAGA podcaster Ben Shapiro in Florida. Hint: Alberta thinks the energy future will look just like the energy past and it wants Trump and the Canadian government to get out of its way. The problem is that the future will likely be very different than Alberta expects.

]]> Energy journalist Markham Hislop explains the context for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's upcoming interview Thursday with US MAGA podcaster Ben Shapiro in Florida. Hint: Alberta thinks the energy future will look just like the energy past and it wants Trump and the Canadian government to get out of its way. The problem is that the future will likely be very different than Alberta expects.

]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:47:56 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1101 Energy journalist Markham Hislop explains the context for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's upcoming interview Thursday with US MAGA podcaster Ben Shapiro in Florida. Hint: Alberta thinks the energy future will look just like the energy past and it wants Trump and the Canadian government to get out of its way. The problem is that the future will likely be very different than Alberta expects.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Trump’s Stupid Trade War and Green Party leader Elizabeth May’s response 434 434 Trump’s Stupid Trade War and Green Party leader Elizabeth May’s response full f6eb2208-4814-454d-9dc5-16286fdaa4f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acd46319 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Elizabeth May, Green Party co-leader along with Jonathan Pedneault, about her party's proposal to stop exporting raw natural resources. The Greens also propose create a natural resources "Strategic Reserves" to protect Canadian workers.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Elizabeth May, Green Party co-leader along with Jonathan Pedneault, about her party's proposal to stop exporting raw natural resources. The Greens also propose create a natural resources "Strategic Reserves" to protect Canadian workers.

]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:44:27 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2620 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Elizabeth May, Green Party co-leader along with Jonathan Pedneault, about her party's proposal to stop exporting raw natural resources. The Greens also propose create a natural resources "Strategic Reserves" to protect Canadian workers.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Should we ignore Western Canada alienation? 433 433 Should we ignore Western Canada alienation? full ef88bf57-78a2-458a-aeb4-de0de0639fb4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef3a9304 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Professor Christopher Ragan, an associate professor and the founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy, as well as the author of a recent op-ed titled, “Western alienation is real and cannot be dismissed.” Markham took the position that many of Alberta's issues with Canadian energy and climate policies are unfounded or overblown.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Professor Christopher Ragan, an associate professor and the founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy, as well as the author of a recent op-ed titled, “Western alienation is real and cannot be dismissed.” Markham took the position that many of Alberta's issues with Canadian energy and climate policies are unfounded or overblown.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:06:40 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 4273 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Professor Christopher Ragan, an associate professor and the founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy, as well as the author of a recent op-ed titled, “Western alienation is real and cannot be dismissed.” Markham took the position that many of Alberta's issues with Canadian energy and climate policies are unfounded or overblown.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada needs this economic strategy NOW! 432 432 Canada needs this economic strategy NOW! full 29a7e898-6f65-4b0a-9bcf-f8677dc9192f https://share.transistor.fm/s/117eca1d Markham interviews Professor Bentley Allan, professor at Johns Hopkins University and a Transition Pathway Principal with Calgary-based Transition Accelerator. Bentley is also an expert on industrial strategy and policy.

]]> Markham interviews Professor Bentley Allan, professor at Johns Hopkins University and a Transition Pathway Principal with Calgary-based Transition Accelerator. Bentley is also an expert on industrial strategy and policy.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:05:06 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1982 Markham interviews Professor Bentley Allan, professor at Johns Hopkins University and a Transition Pathway Principal with Calgary-based Transition Accelerator. Bentley is also an expert on industrial strategy and policy.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Don’t let Jason Kenney rewrite history 431 431 Don’t let Jason Kenney rewrite history full e3db1c52-1f79-4561-a16b-8f018b7be9b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/983991f2 Journalist Markham Hislop revisits some of his columns from 2018 to 2022 about former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's oil and gas policy approach. After several years out of the public spotlight, Kenney is again active on social media, positioning himself as a political moderate. Will he run for the Conservative Party of Canada leadership if the position opens up? If he does, the Canadians need to review his record as Alberta premier.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop revisits some of his columns from 2018 to 2022 about former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's oil and gas policy approach. After several years out of the public spotlight, Kenney is again active on social media, positioning himself as a political moderate. Will he run for the Conservative Party of Canada leadership if the position opens up? If he does, the Canadians need to review his record as Alberta premier.

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:56:09 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2261 Journalist Markham Hislop revisits some of his columns from 2018 to 2022 about former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's oil and gas policy approach. After several years out of the public spotlight, Kenney is again active on social media, positioning himself as a political moderate. Will he run for the Conservative Party of Canada leadership if the position opens up? If he does, the Canadians need to review his record as Alberta premier.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How to fix Canada’s economy so Trump can’t destroy it 430 430 How to fix Canada’s economy so Trump can’t destroy it full 58beb69d-cd58-4926-ba4b-e36945d21fb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1057f51f Journalist Markham Hislop explains Canada 2050's 3-part strategy for adding value to natural resources, electrifying extraction and processing, and building necessary infrastructure. He excerpts from his interview with one of Canada’s leading industrial policy experts, Dr. Bentley Allan of Johns Hopkins University, to explain how Canada 2050's could be implemented.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop explains Canada 2050's 3-part strategy for adding value to natural resources, electrifying extraction and processing, and building necessary infrastructure. He excerpts from his interview with one of Canada’s leading industrial policy experts, Dr. Bentley Allan of Johns Hopkins University, to explain how Canada 2050's could be implemented.

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:54:33 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1734 Journalist Markham Hislop explains Canada 2050's 3-part strategy for adding value to natural resources, electrifying extraction and processing, and building necessary infrastructure. He excerpts from his interview with one of Canada’s leading industrial policy experts, Dr. Bentley Allan of Johns Hopkins University, to explain how Canada 2050's could be implemented.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Resist the LNG hype, Canada 429 429 Resist the LNG hype, Canada full a28a2cc4-ab80-4c57-a647-91c270a634dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/86eb2dd6 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Janetta McKenzie, director of the oil and gas program for the Pembina Institute, about the report, "Turning Tides: The economic risks of B.C.’s LNG expansion in a changing energy market."

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Janetta McKenzie, director of the oil and gas program for the Pembina Institute, about the report, "Turning Tides: The economic risks of B.C.’s LNG expansion in a changing energy market."

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:52:15 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1505 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Janetta McKenzie, director of the oil and gas program for the Pembina Institute, about the report, "Turning Tides: The economic risks of B.C.’s LNG expansion in a changing energy market."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Trump unleashes chaos on the American economy 428 428 Trump unleashes chaos on the American economy full d1865bee-2008-4081-ad63-56a5c75d0d0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f75706fe Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Ed Hirs, a University of Houston economist and frequent media commentator on the US economy. They talk tariffs and trade, market volatility, and oil prices.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Ed Hirs, a University of Houston economist and frequent media commentator on the US economy. They talk tariffs and trade, market volatility, and oil prices.

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:51:02 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1107 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Ed Hirs, a University of Houston economist and frequent media commentator on the US economy. They talk tariffs and trade, market volatility, and oil prices.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energy as a technology and the fourth industrial revolution 427 427 Energy as a technology and the fourth industrial revolution full 1a7b6911-3c87-473b-8f6b-55048d254453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff603078 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Professor Dimitry Anastakis, LR Wilson/RJ Currie Chair in Canadian Business History, University of Toronto. Don't let the title fool you. Canada is already behind in the transition to the new technologies of the 4th industrial revolution, including the development and adoption of clean energy technologies like solar and EVs.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Professor Dimitry Anastakis, LR Wilson/RJ Currie Chair in Canadian Business History, University of Toronto. Don't let the title fool you. Canada is already behind in the transition to the new technologies of the 4th industrial revolution, including the development and adoption of clean energy technologies like solar and EVs.

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:49:45 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1916 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Professor Dimitry Anastakis, LR Wilson/RJ Currie Chair in Canadian Business History, University of Toronto. Don't let the title fool you. Canada is already behind in the transition to the new technologies of the 4th industrial revolution, including the development and adoption of clean energy technologies like solar and EVs.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No First Nations taking lead on renewable energy in Canada 426 426 First Nations taking lead on renewable energy in Canada full b4c18a6d-f6ff-4d30-8862-67e37efcbad5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9463a5e0 Journalist Markham Hislop Adam Regier, one of the co-authors of “Stretch and transform for energy justice: Indigenous advocacy for institutional transformative change of electricity in British Columbia, Canada,” published in the July, 2025 issue of the journal, Energy Policy

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop Adam Regier, one of the co-authors of “Stretch and transform for energy justice: Indigenous advocacy for institutional transformative change of electricity in British Columbia, Canada,” published in the July, 2025 issue of the journal, Energy Policy

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:48:13 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2120 Journalist Markham Hislop Adam Regier, one of the co-authors of “Stretch and transform for energy justice: Indigenous advocacy for institutional transformative change of electricity in British Columbia, Canada,” published in the July, 2025 issue of the journal, Energy Policy

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada Election 2025: The electricity system Canada desperately needs 425 425 Canada Election 2025: The electricity system Canada desperately needs full ecb61398-043e-47b7-88a4-83d734bc68a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/343e6c3d Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Bruce Lourie, president of the Ivey Foundation and chair of the Transition Accelerator, about his March 20 Globe and Mail op-ed, “Letting electrons free as part of a new Canadian economy.”

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Bruce Lourie, president of the Ivey Foundation and chair of the Transition Accelerator, about his March 20 Globe and Mail op-ed, “Letting electrons free as part of a new Canadian economy.”

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:42:17 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1559 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Bruce Lourie, president of the Ivey Foundation and chair of the Transition Accelerator, about his March 20 Globe and Mail op-ed, “Letting electrons free as part of a new Canadian economy.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Manning, Smith hold Big Oil’s gun to Canada’s head 424 424 Manning, Smith hold Big Oil’s gun to Canada’s head full 1e895aca-9920-4002-8846-40bcb483e17d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ffe9421 Journalist Markham Hislop explains what's behind threats from right-wing activist Preston Manning and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to start a "national unity crisis" that will lead to Western Canada separating from Canada. Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne points out that there is no popular support for independence.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop explains what's behind threats from right-wing activist Preston Manning and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to start a "national unity crisis" that will lead to Western Canada separating from Canada. Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne points out that there is no popular support for independence.

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:40:51 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1399 Journalist Markham Hislop explains what's behind threats from right-wing activist Preston Manning and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to start a "national unity crisis" that will lead to Western Canada separating from Canada. Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne points out that there is no popular support for independence.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Mark Carney’s energy plan: is it any good? 423 423 Mark Carney’s energy plan: is it any good? full e117180c-5b4c-4c06-aa6a-f7c53811c4cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d9ae0e3 Journalist Markham Hislop walks viewers through the Liberal Party of Canada's energy platform, announced April 9 in Calgary, Alberta. The conclusion? Some very good ideas, some that were not as good, and still plenty of questions left to be answered.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop walks viewers through the Liberal Party of Canada's energy platform, announced April 9 in Calgary, Alberta. The conclusion? Some very good ideas, some that were not as good, and still plenty of questions left to be answered.

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:38:57 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1788 Journalist Markham Hislop walks viewers through the Liberal Party of Canada's energy platform, announced April 9 in Calgary, Alberta. The conclusion? Some very good ideas, some that were not as good, and still plenty of questions left to be answered.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Mark Carney’s tinkering with big project approvals will win no fans in Alberta 422 422 Mark Carney’s tinkering with big project approvals will win no fans in Alberta full 377b4751-2cee-4b0e-80cd-bec9e61993de https://youtu.be/l0Nro_Y4sno Journalist Markham Hislop interviews law professor Shaun Fluker, University of Calgary, about Liberal Leader Mark Carney's proposals to speed up big project approvals. Like pipelines or transmission lines.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews law professor Shaun Fluker, University of Calgary, about Liberal Leader Mark Carney's proposals to speed up big project approvals. Like pipelines or transmission lines.

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:37:32 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1984 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews law professor Shaun Fluker, University of Calgary, about Liberal Leader Mark Carney's proposals to speed up big project approvals. Like pipelines or transmission lines.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Don’t let Jason Kenney rewrite history 421 421 Don’t let Jason Kenney rewrite history full 1fe14b63-f178-4780-ac2f-7c8f72ddbd67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c30d9ef Journalist Markham Hislop revisits some of his columns from 2018 to 2022 about former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's oil and gas policy approach. After several years out of the public spotlight, Kenney is again active on social media, positioning himself as a political moderate. Will he run for the Conservative Party of Canada leadership if the position opens up? If he does, the Canadians need to review his record as Alberta premier.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop revisits some of his columns from 2018 to 2022 about former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's oil and gas policy approach. After several years out of the public spotlight, Kenney is again active on social media, positioning himself as a political moderate. Will he run for the Conservative Party of Canada leadership if the position opens up? If he does, the Canadians need to review his record as Alberta premier.

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:35:50 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2261 Journalist Markham Hislop revisits some of his columns from 2018 to 2022 about former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's oil and gas policy approach. After several years out of the public spotlight, Kenney is again active on social media, positioning himself as a political moderate. Will he run for the Conservative Party of Canada leadership if the position opens up? If he does, the Canadians need to review his record as Alberta premier.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canadian rage at Trump's threats 420 420 Canadian rage at Trump's threats full d2974b65-23ce-4b66-9b82-cd281cda02a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6968a10 Energi Media CEO Markham Hislop appeared the weekend of April 5 and 6, 2025 on the US PBS program, White House Chronicle, hosted by Llewellyn King and Adam Clayton Powell III.
Note: the audio is sometimes not synched with the video.

]]> Energi Media CEO Markham Hislop appeared the weekend of April 5 and 6, 2025 on the US PBS program, White House Chronicle, hosted by Llewellyn King and Adam Clayton Powell III.
Note: the audio is sometimes not synched with the video.

]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:06:36 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1740 Energi Media CEO Markham Hislop appeared the weekend of April 5 and 6, 2025 on the US PBS program, White House Chronicle, hosted by Llewellyn King and Adam Clayton Powell III.
Note: the audio is sometimes not synched with the video.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Powering the electrification of the Canadian, American economies 419 419 Powering the electrification of the Canadian, American economies full 50bed055-8e84-4763-bb58-fd8ef3871621 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd93b7e8 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Tim King, president of Nexans North America, a global cable products company, about the electrification of the North American economy and how Canadian and American power grids are responding to growing power demand. Hint: not well in the US, better in Canada.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Tim King, president of Nexans North America, a global cable products company, about the electrification of the North American economy and how Canadian and American power grids are responding to growing power demand. Hint: not well in the US, better in Canada.

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:21:39 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2191 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Tim King, president of Nexans North America, a global cable products company, about the electrification of the North American economy and how Canadian and American power grids are responding to growing power demand. Hint: not well in the US, better in Canada.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Digging into the deets of Trump's tariffs 418 418 Digging into the deets of Trump's tariffs full 0a602a7d-545b-4cf3-834e-24e83c794302 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e118d4fe Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Angella MacEwen, is a senior economist with the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the author of the very interesting Substack, Social Economics.

]]> Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Angella MacEwen, is a senior economist with the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the author of the very interesting Substack, Social Economics.

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:04:58 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1957 Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Angella MacEwen, is a senior economist with the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the author of the very interesting Substack, Social Economics.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada vs USA, clean energy, innovation with Josh Dorfman 417 417 Canada vs USA, clean energy, innovation with Josh Dorfman full 863d38a4-05d1-4d71-87b4-a4cef86e1b89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08938833 Markham interviews Josh Dorfman, climate entrepreneur, author, and media personality. As CEO and host of Supercool, Josh hosts the company’s weekly podcast spotlighting real-world climate solutions that cut carbon, boost the bottom line, and improve modern life.


]]> Markham interviews Josh Dorfman, climate entrepreneur, author, and media personality. As CEO and host of Supercool, Josh hosts the company’s weekly podcast spotlighting real-world climate solutions that cut carbon, boost the bottom line, and improve modern life.


]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:16:32 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2840 Markham interviews Josh Dorfman, climate entrepreneur, author, and media personality. As CEO and host of Supercool, Josh hosts the company’s weekly podcast spotlighting real-world climate solutions that cut carbon, boost the bottom line, and improve modern life.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No PBO brutally muffs the math of oil/gas emissions cap impacts 416 416 PBO brutally muffs the math of oil/gas emissions cap impacts full eccb4c7f-1fa0-4feb-8a5d-cad53be7368c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d087c5ee Energy journalist Markham Hislop interviews economist Dave Sawyer of Enviro Economics about the Parliamentary Budget Officer's math mistakes in its economic impact study of the Government of Canada's proposed oil and gas emissions cap. The cap is extremely contentious, especially in Alberta, the epicentre of Canada's oil and gas industry.

]]> Energy journalist Markham Hislop interviews economist Dave Sawyer of Enviro Economics about the Parliamentary Budget Officer's math mistakes in its economic impact study of the Government of Canada's proposed oil and gas emissions cap. The cap is extremely contentious, especially in Alberta, the epicentre of Canada's oil and gas industry.

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:56:30 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2448 Energy journalist Markham Hislop interviews economist Dave Sawyer of Enviro Economics about the Parliamentary Budget Officer's math mistakes in its economic impact study of the Government of Canada's proposed oil and gas emissions cap. The cap is extremely contentious, especially in Alberta, the epicentre of Canada's oil and gas industry.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Over-generate with wind, solar to keep gas in the Alberta grid 415 415 Over-generate with wind, solar to keep gas in the Alberta grid full a4146e14-1a58-4262-86be-6cc31bc65945 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6153a24 Markham interviews Kristina Pearson about her paper, co-authored with Sara Hastings-Simon of the University of Calgary, titled “The mid-transition in the electricity sector: impacts of growing wind and solar electricity on generation costs and natural gas generation in Alberta.”

]]> Markham interviews Kristina Pearson about her paper, co-authored with Sara Hastings-Simon of the University of Calgary, titled “The mid-transition in the electricity sector: impacts of growing wind and solar electricity on generation costs and natural gas generation in Alberta.”

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:03:05 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2342 Markham interviews Kristina Pearson about her paper, co-authored with Sara Hastings-Simon of the University of Calgary, titled “The mid-transition in the electricity sector: impacts of growing wind and solar electricity on generation costs and natural gas generation in Alberta.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Electrification will increasingly drive US economy, but where will the power come from? 414 414 Electrification will increasingly drive US economy, but where will the power come from? full 5dd282ef-c6f4-4039-9436-b64124b312de https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcac137d Markham interviews Eddie Soleymani and Shidan Gouran, founders of Bluesphere Ventures, a venture capital firm that funds and nurtures startups addressing America’s escalating energy demands. It brings together industry-leading entrepreneurs and experts to develop solutions across energy storage, clean energy marketplaces, carbon capture, and renewable energy credit systems.

]]> Markham interviews Eddie Soleymani and Shidan Gouran, founders of Bluesphere Ventures, a venture capital firm that funds and nurtures startups addressing America’s escalating energy demands. It brings together industry-leading entrepreneurs and experts to develop solutions across energy storage, clean energy marketplaces, carbon capture, and renewable energy credit systems.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:19:18 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1475 Markham interviews Eddie Soleymani and Shidan Gouran, founders of Bluesphere Ventures, a venture capital firm that funds and nurtures startups addressing America’s escalating energy demands. It brings together industry-leading entrepreneurs and experts to develop solutions across energy storage, clean energy marketplaces, carbon capture, and renewable energy credit systems.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No AER's outrageous oil sands spill reporting errors subject of new paper 413 413 AER's outrageous oil sands spill reporting errors subject of new paper full 5173f899-1cc1-4a25-87cb-30eedf5e1875 https://share.transistor.fm/s/471d7a7d Markham interviews Dr. Kevin Timoney, who has spent most of his career studying the ecological impact of the oil sands, about his recently published paper, “Regulatory failure to monitor and manage the impacts of tailings spills, Alberta, Canada," in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Kevin Timoney, who has spent most of his career studying the ecological impact of the oil sands, about his recently published paper, “Regulatory failure to monitor and manage the impacts of tailings spills, Alberta, Canada," in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.

]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:57:11 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3643 Markham interviews Dr. Kevin Timoney, who has spent most of his career studying the ecological impact of the oil sands, about his recently published paper, “Regulatory failure to monitor and manage the impacts of tailings spills, Alberta, Canada," in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Demand is skyrocketing...where will US get the electricity it needs? 412 412 Demand is skyrocketing...where will US get the electricity it needs? full 6416b2df-94a3-45b2-9d4b-cebcace0c781 https://share.transistor.fm/s/272ac319 Markham interviews Rob Gramlich of Washington-based Grid Strategies LLC.

]]> Markham interviews Rob Gramlich of Washington-based Grid Strategies LLC.

]]> Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:07:53 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2294 Markham interviews Rob Gramlich of Washington-based Grid Strategies LLC.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Arrogance, complacency behind legacy automakers' failure in China 411 411 Arrogance, complacency behind legacy automakers' failure in China full 63dca4e6-8d19-4f23-bbed-d3b885b1dfcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/58a767dd Markham interviews Bill Russo, formerly Chrysler’s top executive in China and now an EV consultant with his firm Automobility. 

]]> Markham interviews Bill Russo, formerly Chrysler’s top executive in China and now an EV consultant with his firm Automobility. 

]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:21:34 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2649 Markham interviews Bill Russo, formerly Chrysler’s top executive in China and now an EV consultant with his firm Automobility. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Is solar's best opportunity at utility-scale or rooftops? 410 410 Is solar's best opportunity at utility-scale or rooftops? full 95c85cb5-0dcd-4079-8af9-8328b2004605 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8024cb1b Markham interviews Prasanna Krishnan of Surya Energy Consulting and Andy Hira, professor of political science at Simon Fraser University about their new paper, “The macro view of solar policy: The case for supporting utility-scale power.”


]]> Markham interviews Prasanna Krishnan of Surya Energy Consulting and Andy Hira, professor of political science at Simon Fraser University about their new paper, “The macro view of solar policy: The case for supporting utility-scale power.”


]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:17:41 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1603 Markham interviews Prasanna Krishnan of Surya Energy Consulting and Andy Hira, professor of political science at Simon Fraser University about their new paper, “The macro view of solar policy: The case for supporting utility-scale power.”


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No E-fuels, biofuels have plenty of promise and hurdles 409 409 E-fuels, biofuels have plenty of promise and hurdles full 87f610be-adf6-45a2-8e61-99a4d540b341 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a21bbf77 Markham interviews Chingis Idrissov, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, author of the new  report, "Sustainable Biofuels & E-Fuels Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Forecasts."

]]> Markham interviews Chingis Idrissov, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, author of the new  report, "Sustainable Biofuels & E-Fuels Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Forecasts."

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:46:25 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1509 Markham interviews Chingis Idrissov, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, author of the new  report, "Sustainable Biofuels & E-Fuels Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Forecasts."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Rystad's long-term oil forecast: after 2030, it's all downhill 408 408 Rystad's long-term oil forecast: after 2030, it's all downhill full 74457110-f07a-43ea-bfcd-b79a3996bfe9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/500a62ab Markham interviews Jarand Rystad, founder and CEO of highly respected consulting firm Rystad Energy, which recently released a new report, Long-term Oil Macro Scenarios.


]]> Markham interviews Jarand Rystad, founder and CEO of highly respected consulting firm Rystad Energy, which recently released a new report, Long-term Oil Macro Scenarios.


]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:44:56 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1969 Markham interviews Jarand Rystad, founder and CEO of highly respected consulting firm Rystad Energy, which recently released a new report, Long-term Oil Macro Scenarios.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada doubles down on clean electricity generation 407 407 Canada doubles down on clean electricity generation full ef152624-ff59-4273-8fdf-ccf832680148 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36e0244e Markham interviews Fernando Melo, federal director for the Canadian Renewable Energy Association.

]]> Markham interviews Fernando Melo, federal director for the Canadian Renewable Energy Association.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:03:24 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1624 Markham interviews Fernando Melo, federal director for the Canadian Renewable Energy Association.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Ex-ENMAX CEO's new solar business model takes flight in New Zealand 406 406 Ex-ENMAX CEO's new solar business model takes flight in New Zealand full 4d2c2082-5fcc-4dd7-8299-5c3699b254a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1bfe743 Markham interviews former ENMAX CEO Gary Holden about Lodestone Energy.

]]> Markham interviews former ENMAX CEO Gary Holden about Lodestone Energy.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:02:06 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2839 Markham interviews former ENMAX CEO Gary Holden about Lodestone Energy.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Combustion of oil and gas giving way to high efficiency of electricity 405 405 Combustion of oil and gas giving way to high efficiency of electricity full 3a0133b8-ea5b-47ff-a04b-2158e703c337 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ab3ea3a Markham interviews Nick Eyre, professor Energy and Climate Policy at the Environmental Change Institute in the UK.

]]> Markham interviews Nick Eyre, professor Energy and Climate Policy at the Environmental Change Institute in the UK.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:59:20 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2239 Markham interviews Nick Eyre, professor Energy and Climate Policy at the Environmental Change Institute in the UK.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Global auto industry disrupted by China's soaring EV-makers 404 404 Global auto industry disrupted by China's soaring EV-makers full bd5668e9-a500-4e32-80b1-89cf1f6f670f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb1c64c2 Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, BloombergNEF’s head of clean transport.

]]> Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, BloombergNEF’s head of clean transport.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:57:17 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1196 Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, BloombergNEF’s head of clean transport.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Biofuels a great pivot for oil companies 403 403 Biofuels a great pivot for oil companies full f5662d94-f0a1-4f9a-ab21-0a6b330bf26f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8148f0a6 Markham interviews Dr. Werner Antweiler, an economics professor at the University of British Columbia, about his recent CD Howe Institute policy brief titled, Scaling Up: The Promise and Perils of Canada’s Biofuels Strategy.


]]> Markham interviews Dr. Werner Antweiler, an economics professor at the University of British Columbia, about his recent CD Howe Institute policy brief titled, Scaling Up: The Promise and Perils of Canada’s Biofuels Strategy.


]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:49:25 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2695 Markham interviews Dr. Werner Antweiler, an economics professor at the University of British Columbia, about his recent CD Howe Institute policy brief titled, Scaling Up: The Promise and Perils of Canada’s Biofuels Strategy.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New Alberta power sector rules still deeply flawed 402 402 New Alberta power sector rules still deeply flawed full 9ef7ff44-9600-4c15-a528-af0965677c7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb046a46 Markham interviews energy economist Dave Gray.

]]> Markham interviews energy economist Dave Gray.

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:19:20 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3039 Markham interviews energy economist Dave Gray.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Is economic direct air carbon capture possible? 401 401 Is economic direct air carbon capture possible? full 951777c7-2106-44fa-81ab-f9f9ac45a35f https://share.transistor.fm/s/df1f13f7 Markham interviews Samir Adams, Managing Director of Technology for Carbon Capture and Commercialization.

]]> Markham interviews Samir Adams, Managing Director of Technology for Carbon Capture and Commercialization.

]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:20 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2301 Markham interviews Samir Adams, Managing Director of Technology for Carbon Capture and Commercialization.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 'A Pragmatist's Guide to Energizing the USA' with author Rick Wrenn 400 400 'A Pragmatist's Guide to Energizing the USA' with author Rick Wrenn full 3fd19cd4-fdf2-4e61-a30e-3902e9edbb3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9868ddb Markham interviews Rick Wrenn, author of, "A Pragmatist's Guide to Energizing the USA." You can buy it here and here.

]]> Markham interviews Rick Wrenn, author of, "A Pragmatist's Guide to Energizing the USA." You can buy it here and here.

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:11:10 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2994 Markham interviews Rick Wrenn, author of, "A Pragmatist's Guide to Energizing the USA." You can buy it here and here.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US solar set to grow 7x by 2050. Now lowest cost electricity 399 399 US solar set to grow 7x by 2050. Now lowest cost electricity full d68ad8d9-12d3-4d42-8190-ef2fd0c8d199 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84aff961 Markham interviews Marija Vujacic, Global Product Manager for Energy Storage at Hitachi, “The Solar Power System: Building a sustainable grid for a brighter energy future.” 


]]> Markham interviews Marija Vujacic, Global Product Manager for Energy Storage at Hitachi, “The Solar Power System: Building a sustainable grid for a brighter energy future.” 


]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:31:26 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2035 Markham interviews Marija Vujacic, Global Product Manager for Energy Storage at Hitachi, “The Solar Power System: Building a sustainable grid for a brighter energy future.” 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Seed capital for UCalgary energy startups feeds innovation ecosystem 398 398 Seed capital for UCalgary energy startups feeds innovation ecosystem full d7dd3725-e646-46c3-9a98-6dd88e630245 https://share.transistor.fm/s/014d5205 Markham interviews Pete Santosham, executive director of UCeed.

]]> Markham interviews Pete Santosham, executive director of UCeed.

]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2024 11:56:19 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1759 Markham interviews Pete Santosham, executive director of UCeed.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US and Canada's integrated oil and gas system under Trump 397 397 US and Canada's integrated oil and gas system under Trump full e6618401-4c70-43c0-ba82-a85e87c9866e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9b7bafa Markham interviews Joe Calnan about his co-authored paper, with Rory Johnston, “The Co-Evolution of the Canada-U.S. Oil Industry and Possible Implications of Donald Trump’s Re-election." Calnan is an Energy Security Analyst and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

]]> Markham interviews Joe Calnan about his co-authored paper, with Rory Johnston, “The Co-Evolution of the Canada-U.S. Oil Industry and Possible Implications of Donald Trump’s Re-election." Calnan is an Energy Security Analyst and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:18:28 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2819 Markham interviews Joe Calnan about his co-authored paper, with Rory Johnston, “The Co-Evolution of the Canada-U.S. Oil Industry and Possible Implications of Donald Trump’s Re-election." Calnan is an Energy Security Analyst and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta oil sand emissions still rising 396 396 Alberta oil sand emissions still rising full 4cfdc1fd-f29f-4a45-8b46-ec1a670ecd44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eca81c2a Markham interviews economist Kevin Birn, Canadian Oil Markets Chief Analyst and Head of Center for Emissions Excellence, S&P Global Commodity Insights

]]> Markham interviews economist Kevin Birn, Canadian Oil Markets Chief Analyst and Head of Center for Emissions Excellence, S&P Global Commodity Insights

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:29:23 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1050 Markham interviews economist Kevin Birn, Canadian Oil Markets Chief Analyst and Head of Center for Emissions Excellence, S&P Global Commodity Insights

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Climate finance for less developed countries boosted by Canada 395 395 Climate finance for less developed countries boosted by Canada full 7949f6b7-ccf5-4586-b74d-730ed3d8872b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4464858e Markham interviews Soomin Han, Climate Finance Policy Analyst for the Climate Action Network, about GAIA, a new finance platform that mobilizes climate-focused investments in vulnerable regions launched by Canada at COP29.

]]> Markham interviews Soomin Han, Climate Finance Policy Analyst for the Climate Action Network, about GAIA, a new finance platform that mobilizes climate-focused investments in vulnerable regions launched by Canada at COP29.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:27:50 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1458 Markham interviews Soomin Han, Climate Finance Policy Analyst for the Climate Action Network, about GAIA, a new finance platform that mobilizes climate-focused investments in vulnerable regions launched by Canada at COP29.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Electric vehicle to grid integration coming soon to your neighbourhood 394 394 Electric vehicle to grid integration coming soon to your neighbourhood full a0801f05-d347-403d-a675-2a2d0584baf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffed76f8 Markham interviews Shazan Siddiqi, Senior Technology Analyst at UK-based IDTechEx and author of a new report, “Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles and Fleets 2025-2035: Markets, Technologies, and Forecasts”.


]]> Markham interviews Shazan Siddiqi, Senior Technology Analyst at UK-based IDTechEx and author of a new report, “Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles and Fleets 2025-2035: Markets, Technologies, and Forecasts”.


]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:25:25 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1884 Markham interviews Shazan Siddiqi, Senior Technology Analyst at UK-based IDTechEx and author of a new report, “Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles and Fleets 2025-2035: Markets, Technologies, and Forecasts”.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Re-powering wind turbines boosts output, reliability 393 393 Re-powering wind turbines boosts output, reliability full 596c3577-9026-47e9-9251-c8443d29a031 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f29bc37 Markham interviews Exus CEO Jim Spencer.

]]> Markham interviews Exus CEO Jim Spencer.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:23:05 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1799 Markham interviews Exus CEO Jim Spencer.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The argument to keep Alberta electricity de-regulated 392 392 The argument to keep Alberta electricity de-regulated full 1a48ec25-b6ea-47b2-aabb-33b08dac76bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2fdd8e2 Markham interviews Darren Chu, managing director of Alberta-based UTILITYNet.

]]> Markham interviews Darren Chu, managing director of Alberta-based UTILITYNet.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:20:59 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2770 Markham interviews Darren Chu, managing director of Alberta-based UTILITYNet.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Solar is bigger than Donald Trump 391 391 Solar is bigger than Donald Trump full 946f089c-c347-4737-874a-d20a37b781ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/371b9582 Markham interviews Andries Wantenaar, Solar Analyst at Rethink Technology Research.

]]> Markham interviews Andries Wantenaar, Solar Analyst at Rethink Technology Research.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:16:08 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2301 Markham interviews Andries Wantenaar, Solar Analyst at Rethink Technology Research.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Texas' power grid a lot like Alberta's (not in a good way) 390 390 Texas' power grid a lot like Alberta's (not in a good way) full ed1431d9-8cef-4bb6-800d-15c762904195 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa032fe7 Markham interviews Ed Hirs, energy economist with the University of Houston.

]]> Markham interviews Ed Hirs, energy economist with the University of Houston.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:12:39 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3218 Markham interviews Ed Hirs, energy economist with the University of Houston.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta electricity retailer defends de-regulation 389 389 Alberta electricity retailer defends de-regulation full a610ef4a-acdc-4ba8-a645-7cd5d01541f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/975bdbdc Markham interviews Darren Chu, managing director of UTILITYNet, about his recent op-ed defending Alberta’s deregulated system, “Power in the Public Interest: Re-regulation and increased public ownership in Alberta’s electricity sector.”

]]> Markham interviews Darren Chu, managing director of UTILITYNet, about his recent op-ed defending Alberta’s deregulated system, “Power in the Public Interest: Re-regulation and increased public ownership in Alberta’s electricity sector.”

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:23:35 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2770 Markham interviews Darren Chu, managing director of UTILITYNet, about his recent op-ed defending Alberta’s deregulated system, “Power in the Public Interest: Re-regulation and increased public ownership in Alberta’s electricity sector.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Trump and American renewables...is there a small silver lining? 388 388 Trump and American renewables...is there a small silver lining? full 0dc51d98-5bdd-4e5b-a62f-6905be98dc65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eab2fe58 Markham interviews Andries Wantenaar, Solar Analyst at Rethink Technology Research.

]]> Markham interviews Andries Wantenaar, Solar Analyst at Rethink Technology Research.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:21:34 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2301 Markham interviews Andries Wantenaar, Solar Analyst at Rethink Technology Research.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No An insider's view of China's EV industry 387 387 An insider's view of China's EV industry full 6e340593-8050-4a3b-8a6b-99eeff188f38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea79b415 Markham interviews Alysha Webb, long-time freelance automotive journalist who pens the ChinaEV blog. 

]]> Markham interviews Alysha Webb, long-time freelance automotive journalist who pens the ChinaEV blog. 

]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:12:44 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2592 Markham interviews Alysha Webb, long-time freelance automotive journalist who pens the ChinaEV blog. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Will Trump roll back Biden’s clean energy industrial policies? 386 386 Will Trump roll back Biden’s clean energy industrial policies? full ac3d7184-3955-47f7-a404-cb248f464a39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bb94744 Markham interviews Rachel Doran, VP of policy and strategy for Clean Energy Canada.


]]> Markham interviews Rachel Doran, VP of policy and strategy for Clean Energy Canada.


]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:10:58 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1519 Markham interviews Rachel Doran, VP of policy and strategy for Clean Energy Canada.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Re-regulate the Alberta power grid? Yes, says the Alberta Federation of Labour 385 385 Re-regulate the Alberta power grid? Yes, says the Alberta Federation of Labour full 3d8f7781-6669-4a94-a43f-3b83eb176cae https://share.transistor.fm/s/3385912c Markham interviews Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, about the AFL's new report, Power in the Public Interest: Re-regulation and increased public ownership in Alberta’s electricity sector.

]]> Markham interviews Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, about the AFL's new report, Power in the Public Interest: Re-regulation and increased public ownership in Alberta’s electricity sector.

]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:01:24 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1593 Markham interviews Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, about the AFL's new report, Power in the Public Interest: Re-regulation and increased public ownership in Alberta’s electricity sector.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The role of gas in a renewables-heavy power grid 384 384 The role of gas in a renewables-heavy power grid full 774d4e2e-b14c-4dd9-aa15-fae49e97141c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d797c3a Markham interviews UK-based energy journalist Seb Kennedy, who writes the newsletter Energy Flux and penned an article about the German grid titled “Value over volume: Gas-fired power demand is crashing, but its system value is soaring.” 

]]> Markham interviews UK-based energy journalist Seb Kennedy, who writes the newsletter Energy Flux and penned an article about the German grid titled “Value over volume: Gas-fired power demand is crashing, but its system value is soaring.” 

]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:22:02 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1624 Markham interviews UK-based energy journalist Seb Kennedy, who writes the newsletter Energy Flux and penned an article about the German grid titled “Value over volume: Gas-fired power demand is crashing, but its system value is soaring.” 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No BC LNG economics just don't work 383 383 BC LNG economics just don't work full 978c03f5-72d1-4769-be99-5b8775ea5489 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6d00894 Markham interviews Janetta McKenzie, Pembina’s Oil and Gas Program Manager; Tom Green, Senior Climate Policy Adviser, David Suzuki Foundation; and Maeve O’Connor, Analyst, Oil, Gas and Mining, Carbon Tracker, about the new report Turning Tides: The economic risks of B.C.’s LNG expansion in a changing energy market.


]]> Markham interviews Janetta McKenzie, Pembina’s Oil and Gas Program Manager; Tom Green, Senior Climate Policy Adviser, David Suzuki Foundation; and Maeve O’Connor, Analyst, Oil, Gas and Mining, Carbon Tracker, about the new report Turning Tides: The economic risks of B.C.’s LNG expansion in a changing energy market.


]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:59 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2029 Markham interviews Janetta McKenzie, Pembina’s Oil and Gas Program Manager; Tom Green, Senior Climate Policy Adviser, David Suzuki Foundation; and Maeve O’Connor, Analyst, Oil, Gas and Mining, Carbon Tracker, about the new report Turning Tides: The economic risks of B.C.’s LNG expansion in a changing energy market.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Why won't Canada support GLIP's brilliant electric motor technology? 382 382 Why won't Canada support GLIP's brilliant electric motor technology? full fe3590b5-2145-4add-8dbf-c7f504097786 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a2ce916 Markham interviews David Joseph, CEO of GLIP Generation Corporation, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

]]> Markham interviews David Joseph, CEO of GLIP Generation Corporation, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:07:31 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2260 Markham interviews David Joseph, CEO of GLIP Generation Corporation, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Interview with Hitachi Energy: United States is busy building grid of the future 381 381 Interview with Hitachi Energy: United States is busy building grid of the future full da0bfa70-a471-4935-8ba7-232292d0365d https://share.transistor.fm/s/67058e60 Markham interviews Debrup Das, head of Renewables, North America, Hitachi Energy.

]]> Markham interviews Debrup Das, head of Renewables, North America, Hitachi Energy.

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:07:01 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1895 Markham interviews Debrup Das, head of Renewables, North America, Hitachi Energy.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Oil/gas emissions cap a problem...but not for the reasons you think 380 380 Oil/gas emissions cap a problem...but not for the reasons you think full 17993448-8bc5-4981-b9e4-403924422638 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8079e49d Markham interviews Janetta McKenzie, manager of the Pembina Institute’s oil and gas program.


]]> Markham interviews Janetta McKenzie, manager of the Pembina Institute’s oil and gas program.


]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:00:42 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2284 Markham interviews Janetta McKenzie, manager of the Pembina Institute’s oil and gas program.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Carbon Upcycling is a cleantech superstar 379 379 Carbon Upcycling is a cleantech superstar full c5e4b632-4569-41ce-b890-ba350c50d47e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c3d0a24 Markham interviews Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling's chief operating officer Juliane Kniebel.


]]> Markham interviews Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling's chief operating officer Juliane Kniebel.


]]> Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:57:28 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1831 Markham interviews Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling's chief operating officer Juliane Kniebel.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Working from home really does cut greenhouse gas emissions 378 378 Working from home really does cut greenhouse gas emissions full 124722f2-1eb0-4654-88d7-2837124ba7f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38601959 Markham interviews Farzam Sepanta, Carleton University, co-author of “Quantifying the net impact of hybrid work on greenhouse gas emissions associated with workplace and residential energy consumption.”

]]> Markham interviews Farzam Sepanta, Carleton University, co-author of “Quantifying the net impact of hybrid work on greenhouse gas emissions associated with workplace and residential energy consumption.”

]]> Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:54:32 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1465 Markham interviews Farzam Sepanta, Carleton University, co-author of “Quantifying the net impact of hybrid work on greenhouse gas emissions associated with workplace and residential energy consumption.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energi Talks Live! Life cycle assessment of clean energy technologies 377 377 Energi Talks Live! Life cycle assessment of clean energy technologies full 51a7d400-5ba6-4de8-b687-e41613588b83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4beaed79 Markham interviews Michele Demers, CEO of US firm Boundless Impact Research & Analytics.

]]> Markham interviews Michele Demers, CEO of US firm Boundless Impact Research & Analytics.

]]> Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:50:45 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3299 Markham interviews Michele Demers, CEO of US firm Boundless Impact Research & Analytics.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Hydrogen stationary power generation coming, but still costly 376 376 Hydrogen stationary power generation coming, but still costly full 85ad367f-cf1a-49ce-8e2b-075bfcd4296f https://share.transistor.fm/s/77e068f4 Markham interviews UK-based IDTechX analyst Maia Benstead about her new report “Stationary Fuel Cell Markets 2025-2035: Technologies, Players & Forecasts,” which suggests that the stationary fuel cell market will exceed US$8 billion by 2035.  


]]> Markham interviews UK-based IDTechX analyst Maia Benstead about her new report “Stationary Fuel Cell Markets 2025-2035: Technologies, Players & Forecasts,” which suggests that the stationary fuel cell market will exceed US$8 billion by 2035.  


]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:51:40 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1212 Markham interviews UK-based IDTechX analyst Maia Benstead about her new report “Stationary Fuel Cell Markets 2025-2035: Technologies, Players & Forecasts,” which suggests that the stationary fuel cell market will exceed US$8 billion by 2035.  


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The Ontario energy plan isn't much of a plan 375 375 The Ontario energy plan isn't much of a plan full d1381390-0caa-4c6d-8544-1c34c6cb50f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15231bf6 Markham interviews Prof. Mark Winfield, of York University's Environmental and Urban Change and co-chair of the Faculty's Sustainable Energy Initiative.

]]> Markham interviews Prof. Mark Winfield, of York University's Environmental and Urban Change and co-chair of the Faculty's Sustainable Energy Initiative.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:49:27 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1539 Markham interviews Prof. Mark Winfield, of York University's Environmental and Urban Change and co-chair of the Faculty's Sustainable Energy Initiative.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Dr. Joe Vipond in defence of the climate narrative 374 374 Dr. Joe Vipond in defence of the climate narrative full 5c0ed918-0cd0-488a-ae03-bddfe65dfb13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3173b0f6 Markham interviews Dr. Joe Vipond, a Calgary ER doctor and well-known climate activist, who asked to appear on Energi Talks to rebut the argument that we should stop talking about climate and focus instead on the energy transition. 

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Joe Vipond, a Calgary ER doctor and well-known climate activist, who asked to appear on Energi Talks to rebut the argument that we should stop talking about climate and focus instead on the energy transition. 

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:46:53 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2192 Markham interviews Dr. Joe Vipond, a Calgary ER doctor and well-known climate activist, who asked to appear on Energi Talks to rebut the argument that we should stop talking about climate and focus instead on the energy transition. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The energy conversation Alberta SHOULD be having 373 373 The energy conversation Alberta SHOULD be having full b994a1ef-b32c-485d-b2d5-c97f5ecd2bad https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ee4cb82 Markham interviews Chris Severson-Baker, executive director, Pembina Institute, and co-author of a recent op-ed, “The new energy economy has arrived, and Canada must pay attention.”

]]> Markham interviews Chris Severson-Baker, executive director, Pembina Institute, and co-author of a recent op-ed, “The new energy economy has arrived, and Canada must pay attention.”

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:23:47 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2960 Markham interviews Chris Severson-Baker, executive director, Pembina Institute, and co-author of a recent op-ed, “The new energy economy has arrived, and Canada must pay attention.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Why battery prices are headed lower and lower 372 372 Why battery prices are headed lower and lower full 9cc71d6f-94fa-4b96-8e9e-9f74b9f6981d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c8fbe8a Markham interviews Dr. Alex Holland, Research Director at UK-based IDTechEx and author of the new report,  “Li-ion Battery Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Applications, Outlooks and Forecasts.”


]]> Markham interviews Dr. Alex Holland, Research Director at UK-based IDTechEx and author of the new report,  “Li-ion Battery Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Applications, Outlooks and Forecasts.”


]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:20:36 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1647 Markham interviews Dr. Alex Holland, Research Director at UK-based IDTechEx and author of the new report,  “Li-ion Battery Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Applications, Outlooks and Forecasts.”


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energi Talks Live! 70 years of energy journalism with Llewellyn King 371 371 Energi Talks Live! 70 years of energy journalism with Llewellyn King full e2fb3274-4658-45ec-b732-dede099e356c https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf1ed004 Markham interviews Llewellyn King, host of the PBS "Whitehouse Chronicles" and veteran American energy journalist.

]]> Markham interviews Llewellyn King, host of the PBS "Whitehouse Chronicles" and veteran American energy journalist.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:15:54 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3764 Markham interviews Llewellyn King, host of the PBS "Whitehouse Chronicles" and veteran American energy journalist.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US EV charging, home energy management set to take off 370 370 US EV charging, home energy management set to take off full ec4a33ad-2a9f-4311-8691-03a2070edcbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/e71e58ab Markham interviews Shawn McLaughlin, CEO of Emporia Energy in Boulder, Colorado.

]]> Markham interviews Shawn McLaughlin, CEO of Emporia Energy in Boulder, Colorado.

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:19:10 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2482 Markham interviews Shawn McLaughlin, CEO of Emporia Energy in Boulder, Colorado.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canadian support for climate measures falls 14% 369 369 Canadian support for climate measures falls 14% full 976f4b2a-8bbf-47c4-b2fd-77bc88cd7d19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cd59244 Markham interviews David Coletto of Abacus Data about his recent survey that shows Canadian concern about climate change has dropped 14 points since last year due to worries about affordability. 

Link:  https://abacusdata.ca/from-climate-action-to-immediate-relief/


]]> Markham interviews David Coletto of Abacus Data about his recent survey that shows Canadian concern about climate change has dropped 14 points since last year due to worries about affordability. 

Link:  https://abacusdata.ca/from-climate-action-to-immediate-relief/


]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:21:08 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1518 Markham interviews David Coletto of Abacus Data about his recent survey that shows Canadian concern about climate change has dropped 14 points since last year due to worries about affordability. 

Link:  https://abacusdata.ca/from-climate-action-to-immediate-relief/


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Bitumen Beyond Combustion program building new centre in 2025 368 368 Bitumen Beyond Combustion program building new centre in 2025 full 864b95e6-5ee4-430b-a56d-1cef8f810ab5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1016dce2 Markham interviews Michael Kerr, executive director of the Advanced Hydrocarbons team at Alberta Innovates about its Bitumen Beyond Combustion program. 


]]> Markham interviews Michael Kerr, executive director of the Advanced Hydrocarbons team at Alberta Innovates about its Bitumen Beyond Combustion program. 


]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:44:38 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2453 Markham interviews Michael Kerr, executive director of the Advanced Hydrocarbons team at Alberta Innovates about its Bitumen Beyond Combustion program. 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Does oil have a future? 367 367 Does oil have a future? full f1874944-6f75-46e9-ad2e-7c57f11d11a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a73428d7 Markham interviews Jim Burkhard, a vice president of S&P Global, the American analytics firm. He heads up the  Global Commodity Insights crude oil research and energy and mobility research on how the automotive ecosystem impacts demand and influences the energy and automotive industries.


]]> Markham interviews Jim Burkhard, a vice president of S&P Global, the American analytics firm. He heads up the  Global Commodity Insights crude oil research and energy and mobility research on how the automotive ecosystem impacts demand and influences the energy and automotive industries.


]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:41:51 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1505 Markham interviews Jim Burkhard, a vice president of S&P Global, the American analytics firm. He heads up the  Global Commodity Insights crude oil research and energy and mobility research on how the automotive ecosystem impacts demand and influences the energy and automotive industries.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Autonomous freight trucking coming soon 366 366 Autonomous freight trucking coming soon full 9e7bd261-9c04-4eeb-be8a-9dbd1fa0998a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b00cc0b9 Markham interviews Dr. James Jeffs, the principal technology analyst for UK-based IDTechX.

]]> Markham interviews Dr. James Jeffs, the principal technology analyst for UK-based IDTechX.

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:45:07 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1350 Markham interviews Dr. James Jeffs, the principal technology analyst for UK-based IDTechX.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Nat Bullard: "Capex is destiny" - Energi Talks Live! 365 365 Nat Bullard: "Capex is destiny" - Energi Talks Live! full c86eb9bc-cb96-4b5e-9478-6580f99836e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2389bbb4 Markham interviews Nat Bullard, a senior contributor to BloombergNEF and energy transition consultant.

]]> Markham interviews Nat Bullard, a senior contributor to BloombergNEF and energy transition consultant.

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:00:43 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2691 Markham interviews Nat Bullard, a senior contributor to BloombergNEF and energy transition consultant.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Are Canadian taxpayers on the hook for an $18 billion TMX subsidy? 364 364 Are Canadian taxpayers on the hook for an $18 billion TMX subsidy? full f24814ea-3335-43a1-81fc-9d565af0763b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2a73c67 Markham interviews Tom Gunton of the the International Institute for Sustainable Development, which recently released a report titled, “Assessment of Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada: A case study of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.”

]]> Markham interviews Tom Gunton of the the International Institute for Sustainable Development, which recently released a report titled, “Assessment of Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada: A case study of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.”

]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2024 07:07:18 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2282 Markham interviews Tom Gunton of the the International Institute for Sustainable Development, which recently released a report titled, “Assessment of Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada: A case study of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Oil sands workers reject green energy jobs 363 363 Oil sands workers reject green energy jobs full e5dda687-0140-484c-ab7d-932f5b718cb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ce9550b Markham interviews Parker Muzzerall, a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. "Oilsands workers are resistant to sustainable jobs, new research finds."


]]> Markham interviews Parker Muzzerall, a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. "Oilsands workers are resistant to sustainable jobs, new research finds."


]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:30:32 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2658 Markham interviews Parker Muzzerall, a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. "Oilsands workers are resistant to sustainable jobs, new research finds."


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How China became a Great Power to rival the USA 362 362 How China became a Great Power to rival the USA full 3244bfb6-3ea1-4a89-89dc-095cf740a8d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/135ffc75 Markham interviews Oriana Skylar Mastro, a centre fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and courtesy assistant professor of Political Science at Stanford University. Dr. Mastro is the author of, "Upstart: How China Became a Great Power." 

]]> Markham interviews Oriana Skylar Mastro, a centre fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and courtesy assistant professor of Political Science at Stanford University. Dr. Mastro is the author of, "Upstart: How China Became a Great Power." 

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:44:46 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1605 Markham interviews Oriana Skylar Mastro, a centre fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and courtesy assistant professor of Political Science at Stanford University. Dr. Mastro is the author of, "Upstart: How China Became a Great Power." 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Building cleantech bridges to Europe 361 361 Building cleantech bridges to Europe full 1313bf4c-4066-4bd0-b644-67e24a725840 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bb78b3e Markham interviews ClimateDoor’s CEO Chad Rickaby about the state of cleantech finance in Canada and the new Low Carbon and Circular Economy Business Action Canada initiative in Vancouver.

]]> Markham interviews ClimateDoor’s CEO Chad Rickaby about the state of cleantech finance in Canada and the new Low Carbon and Circular Economy Business Action Canada initiative in Vancouver.

]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:15:28 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1531 Markham interviews ClimateDoor’s CEO Chad Rickaby about the state of cleantech finance in Canada and the new Low Carbon and Circular Economy Business Action Canada initiative in Vancouver.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energy-as-a-Service for decarbonizing buildings ready to scale? 360 360 Energy-as-a-Service for decarbonizing buildings ready to scale? full 34ac1305-19e1-4382-9008-1bd2bdaa877f https://share.transistor.fm/s/67164ea6 Markham interviews Chandra Ramadurai, CEO of Efficiency Capital, whose company recently partnered with Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. 

]]> Markham interviews Chandra Ramadurai, CEO of Efficiency Capital, whose company recently partnered with Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. 

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:55:25 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1375 Markham interviews Chandra Ramadurai, CEO of Efficiency Capital, whose company recently partnered with Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No '24 BC election: 10 smart changes recommended by EV clubs 359 359 '24 BC election: 10 smart changes recommended by EV clubs full 55ee66b4-388f-4a5c-8080-cb2ebdc1cc34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef14d4fe Markham interviews Glenn Garry of the Victoria EV Club, one of the more active EV associations and a signatory to a letter sent to BC political parties. 


]]> Markham interviews Glenn Garry of the Victoria EV Club, one of the more active EV associations and a signatory to a letter sent to BC political parties. 


]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:46:43 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2305 Markham interviews Glenn Garry of the Victoria EV Club, one of the more active EV associations and a signatory to a letter sent to BC political parties. 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No From bad to worse: Canada's labour productivity crisis 358 358 From bad to worse: Canada's labour productivity crisis full ee288046-8280-4a3a-a8dc-78fbb2a99252 https://share.transistor.fm/s/294e1891 Markham interviews TD senior economist James Marple about his new report, From Bad to Worse: Canada’s Productivity Slowdown is Everyone’s Problem.

]]> Markham interviews TD senior economist James Marple about his new report, From Bad to Worse: Canada’s Productivity Slowdown is Everyone’s Problem.

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:54:04 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2480 Markham interviews TD senior economist James Marple about his new report, From Bad to Worse: Canada’s Productivity Slowdown is Everyone’s Problem.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Role of incumbents in the British Columbia hydrogen sector 357 357 Role of incumbents in the British Columbia hydrogen sector full de74b0cf-13a2-4075-b363-3e646be52fb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/997534c2 Markham interviews Orland Clark, graduate student in the Department of Political Science at the University of New Brunswick, about his thesis, which examines the role of incumbent companies in the development of the BC hydrogen industry. Thesis title: "Hydrogen and the Carbon Trap: Hydrogen Coalitions and the Feedback Effects of the BC Hydrogen Strategy." 

]]> Markham interviews Orland Clark, graduate student in the Department of Political Science at the University of New Brunswick, about his thesis, which examines the role of incumbent companies in the development of the BC hydrogen industry. Thesis title: "Hydrogen and the Carbon Trap: Hydrogen Coalitions and the Feedback Effects of the BC Hydrogen Strategy." 

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:51:47 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2317 Markham interviews Orland Clark, graduate student in the Department of Political Science at the University of New Brunswick, about his thesis, which examines the role of incumbent companies in the development of the BC hydrogen industry. Thesis title: "Hydrogen and the Carbon Trap: Hydrogen Coalitions and the Feedback Effects of the BC Hydrogen Strategy." 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Can legacy automakers successfully pivot to EVs? 356 356 Can legacy automakers successfully pivot to EVs? full c20b1a9a-8e46-4c0e-9938-6503db41e40f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e13b377 Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, head of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

]]> Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, head of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:43:56 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2993 Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, head of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No British Columbia needs an energy plan, stat 355 355 British Columbia needs an energy plan, stat full f3d381cf-9808-4c6a-a90f-df5670f519e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d82bfca Markham interviews Jessica McIlroy, manager of Pembina Institute's’s buildings program, about Pembina Institute new report, A Clean, Resilient Future: Recommendations for Advancing British Columbia’s Net-Zero Energy Economy, which outline a roadmap for the province to build a cleaner economy. 

]]> Markham interviews Jessica McIlroy, manager of Pembina Institute's’s buildings program, about Pembina Institute new report, A Clean, Resilient Future: Recommendations for Advancing British Columbia’s Net-Zero Energy Economy, which outline a roadmap for the province to build a cleaner economy. 

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:12:31 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2124 Markham interviews Jessica McIlroy, manager of Pembina Institute's’s buildings program, about Pembina Institute new report, A Clean, Resilient Future: Recommendations for Advancing British Columbia’s Net-Zero Energy Economy, which outline a roadmap for the province to build a cleaner economy. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Solar is taking over the world 354 354 Solar is taking over the world full 54b80c01-e01f-4402-9cd2-778cfce81d06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4624c90 Markham interviews Andries Wantenaar of UK-based Rethink Technology Research.

]]> Markham interviews Andries Wantenaar of UK-based Rethink Technology Research.

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:09:56 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1362 Markham interviews Andries Wantenaar of UK-based Rethink Technology Research.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China leads now, but US will dominate electric heavy equipment 353 353 China leads now, but US will dominate electric heavy equipment full d1a22ee5-0b6f-4f88-a5c8-3b374d22dbf6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea006a0c Markham interviews Pranav Jaswani, technology analyst with UK-based IDTechX.

]]> Markham interviews Pranav Jaswani, technology analyst with UK-based IDTechX.

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:48:43 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1739 Markham interviews Pranav Jaswani, technology analyst with UK-based IDTechX.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Auke Hoekstra on the global clean energy transition: It's now inevitable 352 352 Auke Hoekstra on the global clean energy transition: It's now inevitable full 60355d4e-d941-4678-8b90-508ff7a9495b https://share.transistor.fm/s/281d4233 Markham interviews Auke Hoekstra, energy transition researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology, where he founded the NEON research program.

]]> Markham interviews Auke Hoekstra, energy transition researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology, where he founded the NEON research program.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:45:51 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2408 Markham interviews Auke Hoekstra, energy transition researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology, where he founded the NEON research program.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada's EV strategy failing consumers and automakers 351 351 Canada's EV strategy failing consumers and automakers full de7e2f91-535e-4b72-8efa-bdb5f7c12712 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3103c5b Markham interviews Joanna Kyriazis of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> Markham interviews Joanna Kyriazis of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:44:51 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2351 Markham interviews Joanna Kyriazis of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Is the University of Alberta a 'petro-university'? 350 350 Is the University of Alberta a 'petro-university'? full 8b2d06b1-64c7-41a9-ab57-36bce86f80c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d501c3a4 Markham interviews University of Alberta professor Laurie Adkin, whose scholarship includes “Petro-Universities and the Production of Knowledge for the Post-carbon Future,” in How Corporate Power Blocks Energy Democracy,” edited by William Carroll.


]]> Markham interviews University of Alberta professor Laurie Adkin, whose scholarship includes “Petro-Universities and the Production of Knowledge for the Post-carbon Future,” in How Corporate Power Blocks Energy Democracy,” edited by William Carroll.


]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:56:59 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3481 Markham interviews University of Alberta professor Laurie Adkin, whose scholarship includes “Petro-Universities and the Production of Knowledge for the Post-carbon Future,” in How Corporate Power Blocks Energy Democracy,” edited by William Carroll.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energi Talks Live! with Gil McGowan, Alberta Federation of Labour 349 349 Energi Talks Live! with Gil McGowan, Alberta Federation of Labour full 22c7f187-a52a-4b81-8e23-edcbe7cbfd1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8ba6029 Markham interviews Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, about workers and the energy transition. Gil also took questions from the audience.

]]> Markham interviews Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, about workers and the energy transition. Gil also took questions from the audience.

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:47:24 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 4539 Markham interviews Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, about workers and the energy transition. Gil also took questions from the audience.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Clean energy innovation in China 348 348 Clean energy innovation in China full 97f48feb-5e7b-4969-9fd5-c12279f99ad1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2831f32d Markham interviews Anders Hove, a member of the China Energy Research Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, about his new study, “Clean energy innovation in China: fact and fiction, and implications for the future.”

]]> Markham interviews Anders Hove, a member of the China Energy Research Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, about his new study, “Clean energy innovation in China: fact and fiction, and implications for the future.”

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:15:04 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2928 Markham interviews Anders Hove, a member of the China Energy Research Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, about his new study, “Clean energy innovation in China: fact and fiction, and implications for the future.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Tesla's Cybertruck: polarizing look but solid technology? 347 347 Tesla's Cybertruck: polarizing look but solid technology? full 50a20835-35d3-48f8-a12b-645f99377d05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/afe18211 Markham interviews US News’ expert automotive reviewer Zach Doell.

]]> Markham interviews US News’ expert automotive reviewer Zach Doell.

]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:43:18 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1443 Markham interviews US News’ expert automotive reviewer Zach Doell.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Only $50,000 AER penalty for a major oil sands leak? 346 346 Only $50,000 AER penalty for a major oil sands leak? full caf74ed7-d53f-49d0-8b98-db014195b819 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49c7e4bf Markham interviews public interest lawyer Drew Yewchuk.

]]> Markham interviews public interest lawyer Drew Yewchuk.

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:28:36 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2925 Markham interviews public interest lawyer Drew Yewchuk.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No What's it like to sit around the table writing the US Inflation Reduction Act? 345 345 What's it like to sit around the table writing the US Inflation Reduction Act? full 9fa7524b-d11f-4f58-86d6-42341522a6dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/26efbe01 Markham interviews Leslie Chang, one of the Inflation Reduction Act authors and director of strategy and policy for Caelux, a California-based solar startup. 

]]> Markham interviews Leslie Chang, one of the Inflation Reduction Act authors and director of strategy and policy for Caelux, a California-based solar startup. 

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:59:38 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2734 Markham interviews Leslie Chang, one of the Inflation Reduction Act authors and director of strategy and policy for Caelux, a California-based solar startup. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs a 'blunt instrument' 344 344 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs a 'blunt instrument' full fbfe6906-2ec1-4b5e-b62a-38bec18f8acc https://share.transistor.fm/s/095a5fdb Markham interviews economist Dr. Chris Bataille.

Related links:
1. Canada implementing measures to protect Canadian workers and key economic sectors from unfair Chinese trade practices - August 26, 2024 news release
2. What if all the cars in the world are made in China? With Michael Dunne - Episode 335
3. Should Canada slap 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs? - Episode 326


]]> Markham interviews economist Dr. Chris Bataille.

Related links:
1. Canada implementing measures to protect Canadian workers and key economic sectors from unfair Chinese trade practices - August 26, 2024 news release
2. What if all the cars in the world are made in China? With Michael Dunne - Episode 335
3. Should Canada slap 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs? - Episode 326


]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:33:48 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1494 Markham interviews economist Dr. Chris Bataille.

Related links:
1. Canada implementing measures to protect Canadian workers and key economic sectors from unfair Chinese trade practices - August 26, 2024 news release
2. What if all the cars in the world are made in China? With Michael Dunne - Episode 335
3. Should Canada slap 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs? - Episode 326


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China, US industrial policies and global energy transition competition 343 343 China, US industrial policies and global energy transition competition full 487324d1-6270-415d-9a43-7b9b09aa6322 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfa68e8b Markham interviews Dr. Zoe Liu about her Foreign Affairs article titled, “China’s Real Economic Crisis: Why Beijing Won’t Give Up on a Failing Model.” She is the Maurice R. Greenberg Fellow for China Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of “Sovereign Funds: How the Communist Party of China Finances Its Global Ambitions.”

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Zoe Liu about her Foreign Affairs article titled, “China’s Real Economic Crisis: Why Beijing Won’t Give Up on a Failing Model.” She is the Maurice R. Greenberg Fellow for China Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of “Sovereign Funds: How the Communist Party of China Finances Its Global Ambitions.”

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:47:16 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2801 Markham interviews Dr. Zoe Liu about her Foreign Affairs article titled, “China’s Real Economic Crisis: Why Beijing Won’t Give Up on a Failing Model.” She is the Maurice R. Greenberg Fellow for China Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of “Sovereign Funds: How the Communist Party of China Finances Its Global Ambitions.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta renewables moratorium and lost local govt tax revenue 342 342 Alberta renewables moratorium and lost local govt tax revenue full 92765015-d57f-4547-88f9-e498de68c611 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f80914da Markham interviews  Jordan Dye, executive director of the Business Renewables Centre-Canada, which released a report that calculated the cost of the Alberta government’s wind and solar moratorium for municipal tax revenues.

]]> Markham interviews  Jordan Dye, executive director of the Business Renewables Centre-Canada, which released a report that calculated the cost of the Alberta government’s wind and solar moratorium for municipal tax revenues.

]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:43:26 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1450 Markham interviews  Jordan Dye, executive director of the Business Renewables Centre-Canada, which released a report that calculated the cost of the Alberta government’s wind and solar moratorium for municipal tax revenues.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada's high-GHG chemical industries risk becoming uncompetitive 341 341 Canada's high-GHG chemical industries risk becoming uncompetitive full 837fd89a-a4aa-40c2-8bd6-6b8b612a6f81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a522ebf8 Markham interviews Oliver Sheldrick of Clean Energy Canada about his report, Catalyzing Change: Why Canada Needs a Roadmap to Net-zero Chemistry.

]]> Markham interviews Oliver Sheldrick of Clean Energy Canada about his report, Catalyzing Change: Why Canada Needs a Roadmap to Net-zero Chemistry.

]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:03:44 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2466 Markham interviews Oliver Sheldrick of Clean Energy Canada about his report, Catalyzing Change: Why Canada Needs a Roadmap to Net-zero Chemistry.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Robo-taxis, autonomous freight trucks not far off 340 340 Robo-taxis, autonomous freight trucks not far off full 460a3384-d463-462b-a2bf-65177331641f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c442118 Markham interviews Dr. James Jeffs of UK-based IDTechX about his new report, “Autonomous Trucks 2024-2044: Technologies, Trends, Forecasts.”

]]> Markham interviews Dr. James Jeffs of UK-based IDTechX about his new report, “Autonomous Trucks 2024-2044: Technologies, Trends, Forecasts.”

]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:55:07 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1757 Markham interviews Dr. James Jeffs of UK-based IDTechX about his new report, “Autonomous Trucks 2024-2044: Technologies, Trends, Forecasts.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No After Jasper: How AI can help reduce wildfires 339 339 After Jasper: How AI can help reduce wildfires full a5fdb967-832e-4930-95dc-c5e17ecde768 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cad4016 Markham interviews Bryan Spear, the CEO of Technosylva, whose company works with fire agencies and some of America’s biggest utilities to better monitor and forecast weather and wildfire risk scenarios.


]]> Markham interviews Bryan Spear, the CEO of Technosylva, whose company works with fire agencies and some of America’s biggest utilities to better monitor and forecast weather and wildfire risk scenarios.


]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:53:29 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1904 Markham interviews Bryan Spear, the CEO of Technosylva, whose company works with fire agencies and some of America’s biggest utilities to better monitor and forecast weather and wildfire risk scenarios.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Nuclear is not the future 338 338 Nuclear is not the future full 964512a6-775e-4e2a-9ae4-6f3232ec6120 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe9d8e58 Markham interviews Dr. M.V. Ramana, the Simons Chair in Global Disarmament and Human Security at the school of public policy and global affairs at UBC about his new book, “Nuclear is Not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change.” 

]]> Markham interviews Dr. M.V. Ramana, the Simons Chair in Global Disarmament and Human Security at the school of public policy and global affairs at UBC about his new book, “Nuclear is Not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change.” 

]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:19:21 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2455 Markham interviews Dr. M.V. Ramana, the Simons Chair in Global Disarmament and Human Security at the school of public policy and global affairs at UBC about his new book, “Nuclear is Not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change.” 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Peak battery mineral mining in 10 years 337 337 Peak battery mineral mining in 10 years full 8644ec7f-f870-4216-a4e5-9e77d915c664 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48409f91 Markham interviews Daan Walter of the Rocky Mountain Institute about a new report, The Battery Mineral Loop, which describes a strategy to address the rising demand for battery minerals.

]]> Markham interviews Daan Walter of the Rocky Mountain Institute about a new report, The Battery Mineral Loop, which describes a strategy to address the rising demand for battery minerals.

]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:55:44 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3015 Markham interviews Daan Walter of the Rocky Mountain Institute about a new report, The Battery Mineral Loop, which describes a strategy to address the rising demand for battery minerals.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New hope for US power grid expansion as bill lands in Senate 336 336 New hope for US power grid expansion as bill lands in Senate full 4535ba92-3303-4367-9815-1a9b5cbfb3e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94902bd7 Markham interviews Rob Gramlich of Grid Strategies in Washington, DC.

]]> Markham interviews Rob Gramlich of Grid Strategies in Washington, DC.

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:43:45 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1638 Markham interviews Rob Gramlich of Grid Strategies in Washington, DC.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No What if all the cars in the world are made in China? With Michael Dunne 335 335 What if all the cars in the world are made in China? With Michael Dunne full eb5e0788-a795-4cfa-aeca-2b2d215c1662 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d10c124f Markham interviews Michael Dunne, automotive analyst and writer of the Dunne Insights Newsletter, and the main topic of the interview is the meteoric rise of China’s electric vehicle industry.

]]> Markham interviews Michael Dunne, automotive analyst and writer of the Dunne Insights Newsletter, and the main topic of the interview is the meteoric rise of China’s electric vehicle industry.

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:51:49 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3450 Markham interviews Michael Dunne, automotive analyst and writer of the Dunne Insights Newsletter, and the main topic of the interview is the meteoric rise of China’s electric vehicle industry.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Bill Gates-backed thermal battery promises to boost wind, solar adoption 334 334 Bill Gates-backed thermal battery promises to boost wind, solar adoption full 2eb0736c-c106-4223-b4ad-7527b000f8e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f9c5125 Markham interviews Arvin Ganesan, CEO of US firm Fourth Power, which makes a utility-scale thermal battery technology that provides short- and long-duration energy storage for intermittent renewables.

]]> Markham interviews Arvin Ganesan, CEO of US firm Fourth Power, which makes a utility-scale thermal battery technology that provides short- and long-duration energy storage for intermittent renewables.

]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:06:40 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1622 Markham interviews Arvin Ganesan, CEO of US firm Fourth Power, which makes a utility-scale thermal battery technology that provides short- and long-duration energy storage for intermittent renewables.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Can DERs like solar, batteries save the grid? 333 333 Can DERs like solar, batteries save the grid? full 5d2e7bd9-06a3-4469-ba4a-a7de2b5d6238 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc789bb0 Markham interviews Dr. Nick Laws and his University of Texas at Austin co-authors' recently published a paper in the Science Direct journal argues that expanding distributed energy resources like rooftop solar and battery storage might reduce the strain on old power grids. 

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Nick Laws and his University of Texas at Austin co-authors' recently published a paper in the Science Direct journal argues that expanding distributed energy resources like rooftop solar and battery storage might reduce the strain on old power grids. 

]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:13:07 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2224 Markham interviews Dr. Nick Laws and his University of Texas at Austin co-authors' recently published a paper in the Science Direct journal argues that expanding distributed energy resources like rooftop solar and battery storage might reduce the strain on old power grids. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Importance of battery storage depends upon the power grid 332 332 Importance of battery storage depends upon the power grid full 47132721-02a3-459f-9fa1-3688ff1e6879 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93e8d25a Markham interviews Dr. Tilo Buehler, global product manager for Hitachi Energy's Grid Edge Solutions.

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Tilo Buehler, global product manager for Hitachi Energy's Grid Edge Solutions.

]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:01:36 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2129 Markham interviews Dr. Tilo Buehler, global product manager for Hitachi Energy's Grid Edge Solutions.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Not ambitious enough: BC's new clean energy strategy 331 331 Not ambitious enough: BC's new clean energy strategy full ac553d62-6f43-406a-bdea-97ab4f7188d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48bb2979 Markham interviews Betsy Agar, director of the Pembina Institute's buildings program, about British Columbia's recently announced clean energy strategy.

]]> Markham interviews Betsy Agar, director of the Pembina Institute's buildings program, about British Columbia's recently announced clean energy strategy.

]]> Sat, 29 Jun 2024 05:25:58 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2577 Markham interviews Betsy Agar, director of the Pembina Institute's buildings program, about British Columbia's recently announced clean energy strategy.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Will AI spike electricity demand? 330 330 Will AI spike electricity demand? full 57144ae3-20d7-4b10-a56f-7309ae923dbc https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e1a737c Markham interviews Alex Heil, senior economist at The Conference Board, about a new report, Smart Power: Will AI Spike Electricity Demand or Reduce It Through Efficiencies? 

]]> Markham interviews Alex Heil, senior economist at The Conference Board, about a new report, Smart Power: Will AI Spike Electricity Demand or Reduce It Through Efficiencies? 

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:51:06 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2483 Markham interviews Alex Heil, senior economist at The Conference Board, about a new report, Smart Power: Will AI Spike Electricity Demand or Reduce It Through Efficiencies? 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Small Modular Reactors: Still too expensive, too slow, and too risky? 329 329 Small Modular Reactors: Still too expensive, too slow, and too risky? full 1d594d8b-953d-4ad2-b972-cd83073710f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db727ba7 Markham interviews David Schlissel, director of resource planning analysis for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, about a new report, “Small Modular Reactors: Still too expensive, too slow and too risky.”


]]> Markham interviews David Schlissel, director of resource planning analysis for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, about a new report, “Small Modular Reactors: Still too expensive, too slow and too risky.”


]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:52:14 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2406 Markham interviews David Schlissel, director of resource planning analysis for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, about a new report, “Small Modular Reactors: Still too expensive, too slow and too risky.”


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Jury's still out on value of nuclear power for Canada 328 328 Jury's still out on value of nuclear power for Canada full 946575ca-0b9e-40e4-bc85-f554fc5a4b36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0768d0f Markham interviews Brendan Frank, director of policy and strategy for Clean Prosperity, and lead author of the new report, Nuclear for a Net-Zero Canada.


]]> Markham interviews Brendan Frank, director of policy and strategy for Clean Prosperity, and lead author of the new report, Nuclear for a Net-Zero Canada.


]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:48:54 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2285 Markham interviews Brendan Frank, director of policy and strategy for Clean Prosperity, and lead author of the new report, Nuclear for a Net-Zero Canada.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The 'Sue Big Oil Campaign' Live Event! 327 327 The 'Sue Big Oil Campaign' Live Event! full cf9f30f3-eee0-4846-b898-9aabf4221f69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91febd63 Markham interviews lawyer Andrew Gage of West Coast Environmental Law about the Sue Big Oil campaign to launch a class action lawsuit against oil companies to force them to help pay for climate change adaptations required in communities across British Columbia.

]]> Markham interviews lawyer Andrew Gage of West Coast Environmental Law about the Sue Big Oil campaign to launch a class action lawsuit against oil companies to force them to help pay for climate change adaptations required in communities across British Columbia.

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:47:00 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3884 Markham interviews lawyer Andrew Gage of West Coast Environmental Law about the Sue Big Oil campaign to launch a class action lawsuit against oil companies to force them to help pay for climate change adaptations required in communities across British Columbia.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Should Canada slap 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs? 326 326 Should Canada slap 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs? full 19308103-7d6d-4480-9a69-24e93a09ea71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11a2dea8 Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

]]> Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:07:40 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2115 Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China has wide lead in nuclear power generation - report 325 325 China has wide lead in nuclear power generation - report full e82a64ee-13ee-4fa3-8e28-d34d92797d8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/aabdcd11 Markham interviews Stephen Ezell, Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, and Director, Center for Life Sciences Innovation at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

]]> Markham interviews Stephen Ezell, Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, and Director, Center for Life Sciences Innovation at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:02:15 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2213 Markham interviews Stephen Ezell, Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, and Director, Center for Life Sciences Innovation at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Deloitte report on impact of oil and gas cap is flawed - economist 324 324 Deloitte report on impact of oil and gas cap is flawed - economist full 9ea6ec73-892a-45e9-9eb2-b1fbc2793abe https://share.transistor.fm/s/e275fd0e Markham interviews energy economist and modeller Dr. Chris Bataille.


Note: in the introduction, Markham incorrectly said that the Government of Canada commissioned the report. In fact it was the Government of Alberta.

]]> Markham interviews energy economist and modeller Dr. Chris Bataille.


Note: in the introduction, Markham incorrectly said that the Government of Canada commissioned the report. In fact it was the Government of Alberta.

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:21 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3212 Markham interviews energy economist and modeller Dr. Chris Bataille.


Note: in the introduction, Markham incorrectly said that the Government of Canada commissioned the report. In fact it was the Government of Alberta.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Senator Paula Simons on the Sustainable Jobs Act 323 323 Senator Paula Simons on the Sustainable Jobs Act full f336344c-74d7-4018-b084-961c596692f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0299afc Markham interviews Alberta Senator Paula Simons, a former veteran journalist, about Bill C-50, the Sustainable Jobs Act, which passed in the Senate of Canada on June 18.

]]> Markham interviews Alberta Senator Paula Simons, a former veteran journalist, about Bill C-50, the Sustainable Jobs Act, which passed in the Senate of Canada on June 18.

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:52:08 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1575 Markham interviews Alberta Senator Paula Simons, a former veteran journalist, about Bill C-50, the Sustainable Jobs Act, which passed in the Senate of Canada on June 18.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No EVs hit bump in road, but trajectory remains on track to dominate auto sector 322 322 EVs hit bump in road, but trajectory remains on track to dominate auto sector full 3da1cdb0-41ae-4571-acc6-d20acffc07e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce8c4b55 Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, Head of Clean Transport at BloombergNEF, which recently released its EV Outlook 2024.


]]> Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, Head of Clean Transport at BloombergNEF, which recently released its EV Outlook 2024.


]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:51:25 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1895 Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, Head of Clean Transport at BloombergNEF, which recently released its EV Outlook 2024.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energi Talks Live! - Decarbonizing the oil sands with the Rondo Heat Battery 321 321 Energi Talks Live! - Decarbonizing the oil sands with the Rondo Heat Battery full 58fd571c-3917-4385-8413-9711017cb3ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/10ab828b Markham interviews John O'Donnell, CEO, of Rondo Heat Battery, about applications in the Alberta oil sands.

]]> Markham interviews John O'Donnell, CEO, of Rondo Heat Battery, about applications in the Alberta oil sands.

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:54:36 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3280 Markham interviews John O'Donnell, CEO, of Rondo Heat Battery, about applications in the Alberta oil sands.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Building an Article 6 carbon credit system in the Philippines 320 320 Building an Article 6 carbon credit system in the Philippines full 21fdd89b-c13e-4f3b-a1f8-1fe64f394f56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ad5e4c8 Markham interviews Justin Reynolds, CEO of Maharlika Carbon Technologies.

]]> Markham interviews Justin Reynolds, CEO of Maharlika Carbon Technologies.

]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:41:04 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2721 Markham interviews Justin Reynolds, CEO of Maharlika Carbon Technologies.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The EV revolution...coming soon to Canada 319 319 The EV revolution...coming soon to Canada full a59f629f-4d3d-4c01-9fc1-e193e47f2a87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd1f12b6 Markham interviews Joanna Kyriazis, EV analyst with Clean energy Canada.


]]> Markham interviews Joanna Kyriazis, EV analyst with Clean energy Canada.


]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:29:37 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2261 Markham interviews Joanna Kyriazis, EV analyst with Clean energy Canada.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta, Saskatchewan dead last in energy transition scorecard 318 318 Alberta, Saskatchewan dead last in energy transition scorecard full 3bc71a58-45d6-4d72-ae4f-93b130d08754 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f8a92cf Markham interviews VP of Policy and Strategy Rachel Doran of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> Markham interviews VP of Policy and Strategy Rachel Doran of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2024 09:10:29 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2292 Markham interviews VP of Policy and Strategy Rachel Doran of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Danielle Smith's 'authoritarian libertarianism' explained 317 317 Danielle Smith's 'authoritarian libertarianism' explained full ed05885e-deb3-4298-b465-9761a1b95a14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17eeea72 Markham interviews Dr. Patricia Roberts-Miller, retired professor of rhetoric and writing and former director of the University Writing Center at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of the excellent essay, "Authoritarian Libertarianism and the Freedom to do what I say.”

Her related books:

Deliberating War (forthcoming)

Demagoguery and Democracy (general audience)

Rhetoric and Demagoguery (scholarly)

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Patricia Roberts-Miller, retired professor of rhetoric and writing and former director of the University Writing Center at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of the excellent essay, "Authoritarian Libertarianism and the Freedom to do what I say.”

Her related books:

Deliberating War (forthcoming)

Demagoguery and Democracy (general audience)

Rhetoric and Demagoguery (scholarly)

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 12:08:05 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3858 Markham interviews Dr. Patricia Roberts-Miller, retired professor of rhetoric and writing and former director of the University Writing Center at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of the excellent essay, "Authoritarian Libertarianism and the Freedom to do what I say.”

Her related books:

Deliberating War (forthcoming)

Demagoguery and Democracy (general audience)

Rhetoric and Demagoguery (scholarly)

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Why are provinces selling power to the US instead of each other? 316 316 Why are provinces selling power to the US instead of each other? full 8cfa00d9-be3a-426c-bbb8-b4392da23324 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c7f2e84 Markham interviews Dr. Madeleine McPherson, assistant professor of engineering at the University of Victoria and an experienced energy economics modeller.

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Madeleine McPherson, assistant professor of engineering at the University of Victoria and an experienced energy economics modeller.

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 15:29:16 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1800 Markham interviews Dr. Madeleine McPherson, assistant professor of engineering at the University of Victoria and an experienced energy economics modeller.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Part 2: is AER review suggesting even greater industry influence over regulator? 315 315 Part 2: is AER review suggesting even greater industry influence over regulator? full 28ba12bc-4585-4f2f-94cc-0a28089c1fde https://share.transistor.fm/s/141703df Markham interviews a public interest lawyer he has interviewed many times about dysfunction in the AER.

]]> Markham interviews a public interest lawyer he has interviewed many times about dysfunction in the AER.

]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 11:41:47 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3524 Markham interviews a public interest lawyer he has interviewed many times about dysfunction in the AER.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Part 1: AER review doesn't understand AER legislation, ignores landowners and farmers 314 314 Part 1: AER review doesn't understand AER legislation, ignores landowners and farmers full 27be3c4c-5ec0-4bcc-9ef4-5f342413a9ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/721ebad5 Markham interviews Alberta dministrative law expert Mark Dorin.

]]> Markham interviews Alberta dministrative law expert Mark Dorin.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 15:46:10 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1682 Markham interviews Alberta dministrative law expert Mark Dorin.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The 'creeping authoritarianism' of Danielle Smith, UCP 313 313 The 'creeping authoritarianism' of Danielle Smith, UCP full 2b29b419-9e49-4d5d-a8ca-dec929b37fb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ef1ab90 Markham interviews Professor Jared Wesley, University of Alberta, about his The Tyee article, "Why the UCP Is a Threat to Democracy."

]]> Markham interviews Professor Jared Wesley, University of Alberta, about his The Tyee article, "Why the UCP Is a Threat to Democracy."

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 13:32:31 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2629 Markham interviews Professor Jared Wesley, University of Alberta, about his The Tyee article, "Why the UCP Is a Threat to Democracy."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 100% tariff could backfire on US, hurt legacy automakers 312 312 100% tariff could backfire on US, hurt legacy automakers full 8f26b0c4-8a5e-45c8-b9bf-4650af3a6bdf https://share.transistor.fm/s/8036a15c Markham interviews economics Professor James Sallee with the University of California at Berkeley and a Faculty Affiliate at the Energy Institute at Haas.  On Tariffs and the EV Transition


]]> Markham interviews economics Professor James Sallee with the University of California at Berkeley and a Faculty Affiliate at the Energy Institute at Haas.  On Tariffs and the EV Transition


]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 14:33:43 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2575 Markham interviews economics Professor James Sallee with the University of California at Berkeley and a Faculty Affiliate at the Energy Institute at Haas.  On Tariffs and the EV Transition


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Northern Indigenous communities benefit from new energy technologies 311 311 Northern Indigenous communities benefit from new energy technologies full b8006789-8dcb-4ce0-b31b-e1ed616d09b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/353f0223 Markham interviews Omar Osorio, Hitachi Power Grid, about renewable energy projects in northern Alberta Indigenous communities Fort Chipewyan and Old Crow First.

]]> Markham interviews Omar Osorio, Hitachi Power Grid, about renewable energy projects in northern Alberta Indigenous communities Fort Chipewyan and Old Crow First.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 14:31:06 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1389 Markham interviews Omar Osorio, Hitachi Power Grid, about renewable energy projects in northern Alberta Indigenous communities Fort Chipewyan and Old Crow First.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Low-carbon fuels to power medium, heavy-duty trucks 310 310 Low-carbon fuels to power medium, heavy-duty trucks full f3ef9419-2b3e-4438-9620-92f7725b703b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e174d807 Markham interviews Hongyu Xiao of Pembina Institute about Fuelling the Transition: Low-carbon fuel choices for road freight.

]]> Markham interviews Hongyu Xiao of Pembina Institute about Fuelling the Transition: Low-carbon fuel choices for road freight.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 13:51:47 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1763 Markham interviews Hongyu Xiao of Pembina Institute about Fuelling the Transition: Low-carbon fuel choices for road freight.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta oil sands production forecast rising, says new report 309 309 Alberta oil sands production forecast rising, says new report full fdbbb2c3-85fe-4f06-98a8-b044cba886bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/a099f12c Markham interviews Kevin Birn, VP, Canadian Oil Markets Chief Analyst and Head of Center for Emissions Excellence for S&P Global. His team recently released its annual 10-year Production Outlook for the Canadian Oil Sands.

]]> Markham interviews Kevin Birn, VP, Canadian Oil Markets Chief Analyst and Head of Center for Emissions Excellence for S&P Global. His team recently released its annual 10-year Production Outlook for the Canadian Oil Sands.

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 15:09:50 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2318 Markham interviews Kevin Birn, VP, Canadian Oil Markets Chief Analyst and Head of Center for Emissions Excellence for S&P Global. His team recently released its annual 10-year Production Outlook for the Canadian Oil Sands.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Virtual power plant project will unlock billions of savings for consumers 308 308 Virtual power plant project will unlock billions of savings for consumers full db12f4b4-21d5-411d-b644-1fddc4237210 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c881e33e Markham interviews Renew Home CEO Ben Brown about the launch of North America’s largest residential virtual power plant.

]]> Markham interviews Renew Home CEO Ben Brown about the launch of North America’s largest residential virtual power plant.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 11:58:03 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1604 Markham interviews Renew Home CEO Ben Brown about the launch of North America’s largest residential virtual power plant.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Creating a Western Canadian power grid to boost wind, solar - an Energi Talks Live episode! 307 307 Creating a Western Canadian power grid to boost wind, solar - an Energi Talks Live episode! full afbf164d-7b1a-4a25-8058-b5a672d88790 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5d8c6ce Markham interviews Professor Kristen van de Bizenbos of the California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, an expert on North American energy law and, until recently, a former faculty member at the University of Calgary. 

]]> Markham interviews Professor Kristen van de Bizenbos of the California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, an expert on North American energy law and, until recently, a former faculty member at the University of Calgary. 

]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 14:06:17 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 4445 Markham interviews Professor Kristen van de Bizenbos of the California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, an expert on North American energy law and, until recently, a former faculty member at the University of Calgary. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Squeezing emissions from buildings: new rules, new tech, new approaches 306 306 Squeezing emissions from buildings: new rules, new tech, new approaches full a1339292-21f8-42c2-8d25-fe7ff5a6d581 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d23491e Markham interviews Pablo La Roche, global head of sustainable building design for Arcadis and the author of "Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design."

]]> Markham interviews Pablo La Roche, global head of sustainable building design for Arcadis and the author of "Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design."

]]> Mon, 06 May 2024 12:27:07 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1609 Markham interviews Pablo La Roche, global head of sustainable building design for Arcadis and the author of "Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline debate, with Max Fawcett 305 305 The Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline debate, with Max Fawcett full 69fb04bf-3166-4b55-94c7-8c3646b6805d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9c522b9 Markham discusses TMX, which is now transporting crude oil from Alberta to the West Coast, with award-winning columnist Max Fawcett. They discuss Markham's May 1 column, My TMX mea culpa. 

]]> Markham discusses TMX, which is now transporting crude oil from Alberta to the West Coast, with award-winning columnist Max Fawcett. They discuss Markham's May 1 column, My TMX mea culpa. 

]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 08:00:26 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3141 Markham discusses TMX, which is now transporting crude oil from Alberta to the West Coast, with award-winning columnist Max Fawcett. They discuss Markham's May 1 column, My TMX mea culpa. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No USA bombshell rocks clean energy world...Canada snoozes 304 304 USA bombshell rocks clean energy world...Canada snoozes full 4083f974-d2cd-43b9-b0e8-9dc44d7a5864 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd53365a Markham interviews Canadian economist Dr. Chris Bataille, who was in the room when US Climate Envoy John Podesta gave his momentous April 16 speech at the Columbia Global Energy Summit.

]]> Markham interviews Canadian economist Dr. Chris Bataille, who was in the room when US Climate Envoy John Podesta gave his momentous April 16 speech at the Columbia Global Energy Summit.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:52:25 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2878 Markham interviews Canadian economist Dr. Chris Bataille, who was in the room when US Climate Envoy John Podesta gave his momentous April 16 speech at the Columbia Global Energy Summit.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energi Talks Live! Kingsmill Bond on clean energy race to the top! 303 303 Energi Talks Live! Kingsmill Bond on clean energy race to the top! full 8d104e10-0c0b-49be-99ec-aa6600a5b48a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ef9b7ba Kingsmill Bond of the Rocky Mountain Institute joins Markham and Energy Circle members to talk about his recent report, "The Race to the Top: Cleantech competition between China, Europe, and the United States.

]]> Kingsmill Bond of the Rocky Mountain Institute joins Markham and Energy Circle members to talk about his recent report, "The Race to the Top: Cleantech competition between China, Europe, and the United States.

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:16:42 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3524 Kingsmill Bond of the Rocky Mountain Institute joins Markham and Energy Circle members to talk about his recent report, "The Race to the Top: Cleantech competition between China, Europe, and the United States.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New technology set to increase transmission without new wires 302 302 New technology set to increase transmission without new wires full 28fa7d05-3a44-40e1-8f89-5f3d976bb6e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64be7386 Markham interviews Julia Selker, Executive Director of the WATT Coalition, about the US Department of Energy's “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Innovative Grid Deployment” report, which found that Grid Enhancing Technologies – dynamic line ratings, advanced power flow control and topology optimization – increase transmission capacity by making existing infrastructure more efficient.

]]> Markham interviews Julia Selker, Executive Director of the WATT Coalition, about the US Department of Energy's “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Innovative Grid Deployment” report, which found that Grid Enhancing Technologies – dynamic line ratings, advanced power flow control and topology optimization – increase transmission capacity by making existing infrastructure more efficient.

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:08:28 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1783 Markham interviews Julia Selker, Executive Director of the WATT Coalition, about the US Department of Energy's “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Innovative Grid Deployment” report, which found that Grid Enhancing Technologies – dynamic line ratings, advanced power flow control and topology optimization – increase transmission capacity by making existing infrastructure more efficient.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No A year later, no progress on Danielle Smith's "climate plan" 301 301 A year later, no progress on Danielle Smith's "climate plan" full 9fe3a823-4044-4180-b17c-583518b6cdfb https://share.transistor.fm/s/b214804d Markham interviews MC Bouchard, the Pembina Institute’s oil and gas program director.


]]> Markham interviews MC Bouchard, the Pembina Institute’s oil and gas program director.


]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:04:24 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2508 Markham interviews MC Bouchard, the Pembina Institute’s oil and gas program director.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Post-invasion Europe: less dependence on Russian gas, but not enough progress 300 300 Post-invasion Europe: less dependence on Russian gas, but not enough progress full 0e77345e-b177-42e9-8b86-0ac59bf56804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f636a7bb Markham interviews senior research fellow Dr. Kong Chyong of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies about his new paper, “Burning the Bridge to Ostpolitik? Stress-Testing Europe’s Shift from Russian Gas to Renewables Using a Global Energy Model.”

]]> Markham interviews senior research fellow Dr. Kong Chyong of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies about his new paper, “Burning the Bridge to Ostpolitik? Stress-Testing Europe’s Shift from Russian Gas to Renewables Using a Global Energy Model.”

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:49:44 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1606 Markham interviews senior research fellow Dr. Kong Chyong of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies about his new paper, “Burning the Bridge to Ostpolitik? Stress-Testing Europe’s Shift from Russian Gas to Renewables Using a Global Energy Model.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Eavor Technologies: the future of advanced geothermal 299 299 Eavor Technologies: the future of advanced geothermal full a856c995-3126-483f-b640-1f09d391427f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b344c5c3 Markham interviews John Redfern, CEO of Calgary-based Eavor Technologies.

]]> Markham interviews John Redfern, CEO of Calgary-based Eavor Technologies.

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:48:31 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2556 Markham interviews John Redfern, CEO of Calgary-based Eavor Technologies.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada's Sustainable Jobs Act 298 298 Canada's Sustainable Jobs Act full debe046b-11c4-419c-a53c-503d7cbef45b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a3ec7ef Markham interviews Megan Gordon of Pembina Institute.

]]> Markham interviews Megan Gordon of Pembina Institute.

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:09:07 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2019 Markham interviews Megan Gordon of Pembina Institute.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No A vigorous debate about Canada's energy future 297 297 A vigorous debate about Canada's energy future full 24b0afc8-1032-47e4-9438-ad8adf801572 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f93d017 Markham interviews Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a national public policy think tank based in Ottawa.

]]> Markham interviews Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a national public policy think tank based in Ottawa.

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:38:39 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 4313 Markham interviews Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a national public policy think tank based in Ottawa.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Huge electricity demand growth threatens US power grid 296 296 Huge electricity demand growth threatens US power grid full 0848cd25-05cd-4852-bfe2-b021f7d1598f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ca2f058 Markham interviews Dan Forman of Copper Labs, an expert in energy usage and efficiency, as well as commercial and residential demand response.


]]> Markham interviews Dan Forman of Copper Labs, an expert in energy usage and efficiency, as well as commercial and residential demand response.


]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:32:21 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2530 Markham interviews Dan Forman of Copper Labs, an expert in energy usage and efficiency, as well as commercial and residential demand response.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Big savings for California grid from Virtual Power Plants 291 291 Big savings for California grid from Virtual Power Plants full ed2d4e8f-5bad-451e-891e-3f4b869d47a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70206891 Markham interviews Ryan Hledik, a principal with the Brattle Group, about a recent report on the potential for Virtual Power Plants in California. 

]]> Markham interviews Ryan Hledik, a principal with the Brattle Group, about a recent report on the potential for Virtual Power Plants in California. 

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:07:36 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2099 Markham interviews Ryan Hledik, a principal with the Brattle Group, about a recent report on the potential for Virtual Power Plants in California. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Thin film solar may be answer to building renewables on farm land 295 295 Thin film solar may be answer to building renewables on farm land full f2b5deca-5e41-445c-b08c-36569fecce81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b51cf473 Markham interviews Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies.

]]> Markham interviews Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies.

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:39:41 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1701 Markham interviews Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Calgary utility hires university to create climate model for grid planning 294 294 Calgary utility hires university to create climate model for grid planning full b43659f1-dc9a-497a-8e54-46cb3a3e839e https://share.transistor.fm/s/073a5b8b Markham interviews Jennifer Saldana, director of ESG performance and reporting for ENMAX, and Professor David Sauchyn, director of the Prairie Adaptation and Research Collaborative and professor of geography and environmental studies at the University of Regina.

]]> Markham interviews Jennifer Saldana, director of ESG performance and reporting for ENMAX, and Professor David Sauchyn, director of the Prairie Adaptation and Research Collaborative and professor of geography and environmental studies at the University of Regina.

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:06:30 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1223 Markham interviews Jennifer Saldana, director of ESG performance and reporting for ENMAX, and Professor David Sauchyn, director of the Prairie Adaptation and Research Collaborative and professor of geography and environmental studies at the University of Regina.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Danielle Smith: incompetent chaos agent or savvy populist politician? 293 293 Danielle Smith: incompetent chaos agent or savvy populist politician? full e1bb0505-86da-40c0-a0a5-eb920e750637 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6924c44 Markham interviews Duane Bratt, professor of political science, Mount Royal University, about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's first 18 months in power.

]]> Markham interviews Duane Bratt, professor of political science, Mount Royal University, about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's first 18 months in power.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:02:21 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2280 Markham interviews Duane Bratt, professor of political science, Mount Royal University, about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's first 18 months in power.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Clean energy takes off in the United States 292 292 Clean energy takes off in the United States full c47f2871-b60f-4022-b2c3-64331f4b482e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e5c559f 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:59:20 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1556 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.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No EV sales slower recently, but long-term trends don't change 290 290 EV sales slower recently, but long-term trends don't change full 29af3bb5-09c6-43e2-9378-7be7ee6d55ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/361c1766 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?

]]> 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?

]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:45:57 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2092 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?

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 5 MW solar farm developed by Peace River co-operative 289 289 5 MW solar farm developed by Peace River co-operative full dc0556d2-972f-47a2-9abe-e6be312fc828 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d62a072f 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:41:00 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2320 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.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China leads the global energy transition by a big margin - live event 288 288 China leads the global energy transition by a big margin - live event full a8a2eeaf-bf5e-440e-bbe1-954bc67533fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5384165 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:34:06 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 4201 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.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No UK energy transition policies offer plenty of lessons for Canada 287 287 UK energy transition policies offer plenty of lessons for Canada full 8d251332-77f5-4610-83e9-b70d69699ac4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35ac6899 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:26:55 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2254 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. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Long-duration energy storage needed before 2030 286 286 Long-duration energy storage needed before 2030 full f74a2851-c39b-4f25-a610-25b8363f089a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8fb96df Markham interviews technology analyst Conrad Nichols' recent IDTechEx report about long duration energy storage for utility scale applications.

]]> Markham interviews technology analyst Conrad Nichols' recent IDTechEx report about long duration energy storage for utility scale applications.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:45:53 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2650 Markham interviews technology analyst Conrad Nichols' recent IDTechEx report about long duration energy storage for utility scale applications.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No A conversation with Dr Doyne Farmer about complexity theory, energy transition 285 285 A conversation with Dr Doyne Farmer about complexity theory, energy transition full 62a9d8b5-9c92-4386-ba5b-ca94bddd896d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca28b2df Markham interviews Dr. Doyne Farmer is the Baillie Gifford Professor of Complex Systems Science at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, at Oxford University. He is the author of “Making Sense of chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World” that will be published by Allen Lane on April 25. 

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Doyne Farmer is the Baillie Gifford Professor of Complex Systems Science at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, at Oxford University. He is the author of “Making Sense of chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World” that will be published by Allen Lane on April 25. 

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:23:35 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2734 Markham interviews Dr. Doyne Farmer is the Baillie Gifford Professor of Complex Systems Science at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, at Oxford University. He is the author of “Making Sense of chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World” that will be published by Allen Lane on April 25. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No BC LNG's uncertain future 284 284 BC LNG's uncertain future full 925c1dc9-43c8-449a-bd3f-5788b03ee174 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91d4f402 Markham interviews Mark Zackarias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> Markham interviews Mark Zackarias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:17:36 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2787 Markham interviews Mark Zackarias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Old but revolutionary heat battery the solution for industrial decarbonization? 283 283 Old but revolutionary heat battery the solution for industrial decarbonization? full 500ba7b6-74a6-41c6-b9b0-3916deecf3e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb72eefc Markham interviews John O’Donnell, CEO of Rondo Energy. 

]]> Markham interviews John O’Donnell, CEO of Rondo Energy. 

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:37:38 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2767 Markham interviews John O’Donnell, CEO of Rondo Energy. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Global power grids: some get it right, some don't 282 282 Global power grids: some get it right, some don't full 52c875da-d6a7-4efc-8afe-5ee2d8942524 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca195089 Markham interviews Bogdan Avramuta, director of market research for Rethink Energy.

]]> Markham interviews Bogdan Avramuta, director of market research for Rethink Energy.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:15:08 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2601 Markham interviews Bogdan Avramuta, director of market research for Rethink Energy.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Nuclear (large and small) a looming disaster for Ontario 281 281 Nuclear (large and small) a looming disaster for Ontario full 53e06dbd-fb66-48ad-be0d-71a1a4c66d14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cd2ebe0 Markham interviews Professor Mark Winfield of York University, who says that Ontario remains on the “same high-carbon, high-risk and high-cost pathway of nuclear and natural gas-fired generation expansion that it was on before.”

]]> Markham interviews Professor Mark Winfield of York University, who says that Ontario remains on the “same high-carbon, high-risk and high-cost pathway of nuclear and natural gas-fired generation expansion that it was on before.”

]]> Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:35:58 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2634 Markham interviews Professor Mark Winfield of York University, who says that Ontario remains on the “same high-carbon, high-risk and high-cost pathway of nuclear and natural gas-fired generation expansion that it was on before.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Russia's invasion of Ukraine blew up world’s energy economy 280 280 Russia's invasion of Ukraine blew up world’s energy economy full 8cdd32cd-841b-45d3-8777-86462447077f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c43f0a8 Markham interviews Gernot Wagner, climate economist at the Columbia Business School, who recently wrote a piece called “The Ukraine War Blew Up the World’s Energy Economy.” But it was the sub-head that really caught my attention: “And the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is surprisingly well-designed to deal with the fallout.”

]]> Markham interviews Gernot Wagner, climate economist at the Columbia Business School, who recently wrote a piece called “The Ukraine War Blew Up the World’s Energy Economy.” But it was the sub-head that really caught my attention: “And the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is surprisingly well-designed to deal with the fallout.”

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:15:17 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1638 Markham interviews Gernot Wagner, climate economist at the Columbia Business School, who recently wrote a piece called “The Ukraine War Blew Up the World’s Energy Economy.” But it was the sub-head that really caught my attention: “And the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is surprisingly well-designed to deal with the fallout.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No A wind, solar developer's view of Alberta's renewables moratorium 279 279 A wind, solar developer's view of Alberta's renewables moratorium full 92f4f141-07d2-47d4-bb4e-f870b6d84663 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9f1f20e Markham interviews Dan Balaban, CEO of Greengate Power, a Calgary-based developer of wind and solar projects.

]]> Markham interviews Dan Balaban, CEO of Greengate Power, a Calgary-based developer of wind and solar projects.

]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:42:22 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2394 Markham interviews Dan Balaban, CEO of Greengate Power, a Calgary-based developer of wind and solar projects.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No An engineer's view of batteries, wind and solar on power grids 278 278 An engineer's view of batteries, wind and solar on power grids full 3e8e78fb-928a-4f8e-9ddb-f99202b22cc4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/440ce684 Markham interviews Josh Tucker of engineering firm Burns & McDonnell.

]]> Markham interviews Josh Tucker of engineering firm Burns & McDonnell.

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:44:32 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2218 Markham interviews Josh Tucker of engineering firm Burns & McDonnell.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Cheap solar could create volatile electricity markets 277 277 Cheap solar could create volatile electricity markets full a686ba8b-f6d8-43cf-98fe-5b340bf10d92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4a197e6 In his introduction, Markham says "Conference Board of Canada" rather than "The Conference Board," which is the US organization for which economist Alex Heil wrote the report, “Too Much Sun? Heavy Focus on Solar Might Create Volatile US Electricity Markets.”

]]> In his introduction, Markham says "Conference Board of Canada" rather than "The Conference Board," which is the US organization for which economist Alex Heil wrote the report, “Too Much Sun? Heavy Focus on Solar Might Create Volatile US Electricity Markets.”

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:23:17 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2163 In his introduction, Markham says "Conference Board of Canada" rather than "The Conference Board," which is the US organization for which economist Alex Heil wrote the report, “Too Much Sun? Heavy Focus on Solar Might Create Volatile US Electricity Markets.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Is UK energy transition stalling? 276 276 Is UK energy transition stalling? full 0a188db6-8762-4465-a1c5-cd1375f656cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2dd7c25 Markham interviews Frank Ketelaars, operations manager for UK & Ireland at DNV Energy Systems.

]]> Markham interviews Frank Ketelaars, operations manager for UK & Ireland at DNV Energy Systems.

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:40:13 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1895 Markham interviews Frank Ketelaars, operations manager for UK & Ireland at DNV Energy Systems.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New Alberta wind, solar rules will stifle growth 275 275 New Alberta wind, solar rules will stifle growth full 3cc17361-9fa5-4d0f-aae5-107143c2bd2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5c2cfb0 Markham interviews Jason Wang, a senior analyst working on the Pembina Institute's electricity program, about the policy guidance the Alberta government provided to the Alberta Utilities Commission on February 28, 2024. 


]]> Markham interviews Jason Wang, a senior analyst working on the Pembina Institute's electricity program, about the policy guidance the Alberta government provided to the Alberta Utilities Commission on February 28, 2024. 


]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:36:17 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2374 Markham interviews Jason Wang, a senior analyst working on the Pembina Institute's electricity program, about the policy guidance the Alberta government provided to the Alberta Utilities Commission on February 28, 2024. 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How Canada could lose 33 Mt/year opportunity to lower emissions 274 274 How Canada could lose 33 Mt/year opportunity to lower emissions full 0c2f63f8-3aea-4369-9d77-5921ba81a3e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/794429a2 Markham interviews Brendan Frank, who leads policy development and analysis for Clean Prosperity.


]]> Markham interviews Brendan Frank, who leads policy development and analysis for Clean Prosperity.


]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:11:48 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1630 Markham interviews Brendan Frank, who leads policy development and analysis for Clean Prosperity.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How new tech helps wind turbine industry 273 273 How new tech helps wind turbine industry full 1e9991f9-40e4-4fe2-b52c-895aa314e672 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ed1f155 Markham interviews Josh Riedy, CEO and Founder of Thread, a pioneer of enterprise-scale autonomous data collection for inspection insights and utility management. 


]]> Markham interviews Josh Riedy, CEO and Founder of Thread, a pioneer of enterprise-scale autonomous data collection for inspection insights and utility management. 


]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:10:12 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1729 Markham interviews Josh Riedy, CEO and Founder of Thread, a pioneer of enterprise-scale autonomous data collection for inspection insights and utility management. 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Asian demand overstated by LNG bulls like Shell, Alberta 272 272 Asian demand overstated by LNG bulls like Shell, Alberta full 267faf33-f944-41a8-bfe9-7ad3b5d82fea https://share.transistor.fm/s/c145137b Markham interviews Christopher Doleman, LNG/Gas Specialist, Asia for US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

]]> Markham interviews Christopher Doleman, LNG/Gas Specialist, Asia for US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:38:22 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2119 Markham interviews Christopher Doleman, LNG/Gas Specialist, Asia for US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Do EV sales now rise and fall with gasoline prices? 271 271 Do EV sales now rise and fall with gasoline prices? full 75c2a890-7d2c-4483-a091-4736ee5e388d https://share.transistor.fm/s/14a2a79e Markham interviews noted American economist Phil Verlager, who has been researching and writing about crude oil markets for over 50 years.

]]> Markham interviews noted American economist Phil Verlager, who has been researching and writing about crude oil markets for over 50 years.

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:53:17 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3235 Markham interviews noted American economist Phil Verlager, who has been researching and writing about crude oil markets for over 50 years.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 'Climate Capitalism' - book interview with Akshat Rathi of Bloomberg 270 270 'Climate Capitalism' - book interview with Akshat Rathi of Bloomberg full 8b4d2e38-3abd-4f98-a583-e47573244f48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ecb6ee7 Markham interviews Dr. Akshat Rathi to talk about his new book, Climate Capitalism. Akshat is a London-based senior reporter for Bloomberg News. Climate Capitalism is his first book. It’s about, as he writes, “how we tackle climate change within the world’s dominant economic system and ensure that the wheels of progress don’t come to a halt or, worse, go into reverse.”


]]> Markham interviews Dr. Akshat Rathi to talk about his new book, Climate Capitalism. Akshat is a London-based senior reporter for Bloomberg News. Climate Capitalism is his first book. It’s about, as he writes, “how we tackle climate change within the world’s dominant economic system and ensure that the wheels of progress don’t come to a halt or, worse, go into reverse.”


]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2024 04:36:14 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3532 Markham interviews Dr. Akshat Rathi to talk about his new book, Climate Capitalism. Akshat is a London-based senior reporter for Bloomberg News. Climate Capitalism is his first book. It’s about, as he writes, “how we tackle climate change within the world’s dominant economic system and ensure that the wheels of progress don’t come to a halt or, worse, go into reverse.”


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How renewables, new tech will revolutionize global power grids 269 269 How renewables, new tech will revolutionize global power grids full 1412f14a-6d91-4b51-9e35-41ba9ac4aa99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85c35a23 Markham interviews Gerhard Salge, chief technology officer for Hitachi Energy.

]]> Markham interviews Gerhard Salge, chief technology officer for Hitachi Energy.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:23:30 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2401 Markham interviews Gerhard Salge, chief technology officer for Hitachi Energy.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Is new tech the key to modernizing old power grids? 268 268 Is new tech the key to modernizing old power grids? full a6869f8c-a531-4ab7-9394-adad9f943193 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adc67dc8 Markham interviews Eran Inbar, CEO of Israel-based Prisma Photonics. 


]]> Markham interviews Eran Inbar, CEO of Israel-based Prisma Photonics. 


]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:46:38 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1732 Markham interviews Eran Inbar, CEO of Israel-based Prisma Photonics. 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Decarbonizing Germany's heating sector is a big job 267 267 Decarbonizing Germany's heating sector is a big job full c7a09b06-d475-4568-9369-8c9f7a847bce https://share.transistor.fm/s/8464c3f4 Markham interviews Ralf Dickel, senior visiting research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, about his recent paper, "Decarbonizing Germany’s heating sector."

]]> Markham interviews Ralf Dickel, senior visiting research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, about his recent paper, "Decarbonizing Germany’s heating sector."

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:07:24 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2228 Markham interviews Ralf Dickel, senior visiting research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, about his recent paper, "Decarbonizing Germany’s heating sector."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China's EV revolution: What makes it tick? 266 266 China's EV revolution: What makes it tick? full 2bb8042a-49f3-4b7d-93f9-3f8b5de48a8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/aefb8dbb Markham interviews Anders Hove, a member of the China Energy Research Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

]]> Markham interviews Anders Hove, a member of the China Energy Research Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:05:35 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3139 Markham interviews Anders Hove, a member of the China Energy Research Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 'Kenneyism,' the book, with Jeremy Appel 265 265 'Kenneyism,' the book, with Jeremy Appel full 1ae707a2-2cef-490e-9c74-591c7f975c36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00ee09b4 Markham interviews independent journalist Jeremy Appel about his new book “Kenneyism,” released last week. 


]]> Markham interviews independent journalist Jeremy Appel about his new book “Kenneyism,” released last week. 


]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:03:14 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 4035 Markham interviews independent journalist Jeremy Appel about his new book “Kenneyism,” released last week. 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Doug Ford's folly: refurbishing Pickering B nuclear power plant 264 264 Doug Ford's folly: refurbishing Pickering B nuclear power plant full 140abd26-9b93-4160-bfd8-3296e325fa0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb6ba2a1 Markham interviews Professor Mark Winfield, head of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, Co-Chair of the Faculty's Sustainable Energy Initiative, and author of the February 6 Globe and Mail op-ed, “The folly of Ontario’s nuclear power play.”

]]> Markham interviews Professor Mark Winfield, head of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, Co-Chair of the Faculty's Sustainable Energy Initiative, and author of the February 6 Globe and Mail op-ed, “The folly of Ontario’s nuclear power play.”

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:50:05 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2112 Markham interviews Professor Mark Winfield, head of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, Co-Chair of the Faculty's Sustainable Energy Initiative, and author of the February 6 Globe and Mail op-ed, “The folly of Ontario’s nuclear power play.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How industries, governments negotiate energy and climate policies 263 263 How industries, governments negotiate energy and climate policies full 24c4fdb3-1bd3-4875-8a01-d0f7f10306f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c872ac39 Markham interviews law professor James Coleman of Southern Methodist University about his paper, “Policymaking by Proposal: How Agencies Are Transforming Industry Investment Long before Rules Can Be Tested in Court.”

]]> Markham interviews law professor James Coleman of Southern Methodist University about his paper, “Policymaking by Proposal: How Agencies Are Transforming Industry Investment Long before Rules Can Be Tested in Court.”

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:47:29 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1400 Markham interviews law professor James Coleman of Southern Methodist University about his paper, “Policymaking by Proposal: How Agencies Are Transforming Industry Investment Long before Rules Can Be Tested in Court.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Grid reliability challenge as climate disasters rise 262 262 Grid reliability challenge as climate disasters rise full 946aefb8-b185-484b-9949-4df08c261830 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b76e6d73 Markham interviews Mish Thadani, CEO of grid edge software technology and utility solutions provider Rhizome.

]]> Markham interviews Mish Thadani, CEO of grid edge software technology and utility solutions provider Rhizome.

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:44:08 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1484 Markham interviews Mish Thadani, CEO of grid edge software technology and utility solutions provider Rhizome.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canadian auto sector worried about Chinese competition 261 261 Canadian auto sector worried about Chinese competition full c900a5c4-258a-497e-bbee-8b5315c1ed41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b834ed0 Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

]]> Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:47:13 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2277 Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China dominates global wind energy industry 260 260 China dominates global wind energy industry full 2c80c91e-466d-4eab-b776-162d60c65e20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23caee48 Markham interviews Endri Lico, Principal Analyst, Global Wind Supply Chain and Technology of international consultancy Wood Mackenzie, and author of "Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world."

]]> Markham interviews Endri Lico, Principal Analyst, Global Wind Supply Chain and Technology of international consultancy Wood Mackenzie, and author of "Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world."

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:44:42 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1815 Markham interviews Endri Lico, Principal Analyst, Global Wind Supply Chain and Technology of international consultancy Wood Mackenzie, and author of "Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energy transition plan abandoned by Alberta Energy Regulator? 259 259 Energy transition plan abandoned by Alberta Energy Regulator? full f35a91d1-7e9d-46d8-b7e0-5b63f65a4942 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ec51554 Markham interviews Carol Baker, who in 2016 wrote a strategic planning document titled “Grand Energy Transition” for the Alberta Energy Regulator.

]]> Markham interviews Carol Baker, who in 2016 wrote a strategic planning document titled “Grand Energy Transition” for the Alberta Energy Regulator.

]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:49:24 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2579 Markham interviews Carol Baker, who in 2016 wrote a strategic planning document titled “Grand Energy Transition” for the Alberta Energy Regulator.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Michael Liebrich on electrifying the global economy 258 258 Michael Liebrich on electrifying the global economy full 9b5026b9-ecac-4896-8dc0-2079bf480cff https://share.transistor.fm/s/50ed35e6 Markham interviews Michael Liebreich is a leading global expert on clean energy and transportation, smart infrastructure, technology, climate finance and sustainable development and founder of BloombergNEF.

]]> Markham interviews Michael Liebreich is a leading global expert on clean energy and transportation, smart infrastructure, technology, climate finance and sustainable development and founder of BloombergNEF.

]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:31:52 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 4034 Markham interviews Michael Liebreich is a leading global expert on clean energy and transportation, smart infrastructure, technology, climate finance and sustainable development and founder of BloombergNEF.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada disrupted! CEO survey shows 're-invention' not top of mind 257 257 Canada disrupted! CEO survey shows 're-invention' not top of mind full a7ebd7d4-a186-46e0-ae81-9df2278c59ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/627e1539 Markham interviews Shelley Gilberg, national platforms leader and ESG strategy partner, PwC Canada.

]]> Markham interviews Shelley Gilberg, national platforms leader and ESG strategy partner, PwC Canada.

]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:39:14 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2827 Markham interviews Shelley Gilberg, national platforms leader and ESG strategy partner, PwC Canada.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No AER report about well clean up is confused, unclear 256 256 AER report about well clean up is confused, unclear full 8040bbde-6fdf-4d79-9ac8-c6d0b5591313 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03f369bb Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, public interest lawyer with the University of Calgary.

]]> Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, public interest lawyer with the University of Calgary.

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:54:43 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1889 Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, public interest lawyer with the University of Calgary.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Electric heavy trucks just about ready for prime time 255 255 Electric heavy trucks just about ready for prime time full d7fa5048-1f3f-43bb-94df-a35707c39f5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ea1e123 Markham interviews Shazan Siddiqi, senior technology analyst at UK-based IDTechEx, about his new report, Electric Truck Milestones in 2023 and Outlook.


]]> Markham interviews Shazan Siddiqi, senior technology analyst at UK-based IDTechEx, about his new report, Electric Truck Milestones in 2023 and Outlook.


]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:35:25 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2640 Markham interviews Shazan Siddiqi, senior technology analyst at UK-based IDTechEx, about his new report, Electric Truck Milestones in 2023 and Outlook.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Western Canada electricity market a tantalizing opportunity 254 254 Western Canada electricity market a tantalizing opportunity full e920f493-7a6d-4cbc-bae8-6205a7c32319 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c99707cc Markham interviews energy economist David Gray.

]]> Markham interviews energy economist David Gray.

]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:28:40 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2535 Markham interviews energy economist David Gray.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Battery industry's wild ride just beginning 253 253 Battery industry's wild ride just beginning full 379c819c-f462-46d2-99a1-6509541fa877 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6deee4f Markham interviews Connor Watts, EV and battery analyst for Rethink Research. He joined us from the UK.


]]> Markham interviews Connor Watts, EV and battery analyst for Rethink Research. He joined us from the UK.


]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:55:30 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3077 Markham interviews Connor Watts, EV and battery analyst for Rethink Research. He joined us from the UK.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Microgrids slow to catch on in USA, but show great promise 252 252 Microgrids slow to catch on in USA, but show great promise full 6650467b-69c9-41bd-9d22-ea103e707dfa https://share.transistor.fm/s/bed64878 Markham interviews Cameron Brooks, executive director of Think Microgrid.

]]> Markham interviews Cameron Brooks, executive director of Think Microgrid.

]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:13:36 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2137 Markham interviews Cameron Brooks, executive director of Think Microgrid.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Why 'carbon contracts for difference' may yet decarbonize Alberta oil and gas 251 251 Why 'carbon contracts for difference' may yet decarbonize Alberta oil and gas full 9086c86a-6cc9-4a7f-b0e1-516f41724fe3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c09bdf47 Markham interviews Brendan Frank, policy development and analysis lead for Clean Prosperity.

]]> Markham interviews Brendan Frank, policy development and analysis lead for Clean Prosperity.

]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:50:37 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1985 Markham interviews Brendan Frank, policy development and analysis lead for Clean Prosperity.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Uncertain future for LNG impeding Canadian expansion? 250 250 Uncertain future for LNG impeding Canadian expansion? full 72f5254f-3de9-443e-beab-bb832e3d72ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a67748a Markham interviews Anne-Sophie Corbeau, a Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Her CV is lengthy and impressive, including stints at the International Energy Agency and as head of gas analysis at supermajor BP.


]]> Markham interviews Anne-Sophie Corbeau, a Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Her CV is lengthy and impressive, including stints at the International Energy Agency and as head of gas analysis at supermajor BP.


]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:17:11 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2914 Markham interviews Anne-Sophie Corbeau, a Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Her CV is lengthy and impressive, including stints at the International Energy Agency and as head of gas analysis at supermajor BP.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada's EV manufacturing progress: punching above its weight class 249 249 Canada's EV manufacturing progress: punching above its weight class full 258cf2e7-f20d-400c-b898-31175afd8fa2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d523411d Markham interviews Joanna Kyriazis, EV analyst for Clean Energy Canada.

]]> Markham interviews Joanna Kyriazis, EV analyst for Clean Energy Canada.

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:56:18 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3071 Markham interviews Joanna Kyriazis, EV analyst for Clean Energy Canada.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The Great Reallocation of capital from fossil fuels to clean energy 248 248 The Great Reallocation of capital from fossil fuels to clean energy full a54eb30c-c588-494d-ab5f-9973d88778ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dccef55 Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond, Rocky Mountain Institute, about his new report, The Great Reallocation.

]]> Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond, Rocky Mountain Institute, about his new report, The Great Reallocation.

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2246 Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond, Rocky Mountain Institute, about his new report, The Great Reallocation.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Software now defines autos, especially EVs 247 247 Software now defines autos, especially EVs full 3ffeaa19-2116-40c0-93f8-236ea8b55196 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f8636a8 Markham interviews James Falkiner, technology analyst at IDTechEx.

]]> Markham interviews James Falkiner, technology analyst at IDTechEx.

]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:17:43 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1780 Markham interviews James Falkiner, technology analyst at IDTechEx.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New electricity 'social bargain' should focus on managing demand, not building more generation 246 246 New electricity 'social bargain' should focus on managing demand, not building more generation full 7cd50c7d-a3a7-434f-9590-3fde99e4c919 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45ed5931 Markham interviews Dr. Brendan Haley, policy director for Efficiency Canada, the national voice for an energy efficient economy. He recently wrote an op-ed for Policy Options magazine titled, “A new deal for energy affordability and net-zero emissions.” 

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Brendan Haley, policy director for Efficiency Canada, the national voice for an energy efficient economy. He recently wrote an op-ed for Policy Options magazine titled, “A new deal for energy affordability and net-zero emissions.” 

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:06:27 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1355 Markham interviews Dr. Brendan Haley, policy director for Efficiency Canada, the national voice for an energy efficient economy. He recently wrote an op-ed for Policy Options magazine titled, “A new deal for energy affordability and net-zero emissions.” 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No BC EV-to-grid pilot tests using medium, heavy-duty vehicles to support grid 245 245 BC EV-to-grid pilot tests using medium, heavy-duty vehicles to support grid full c0e4793a-d964-4387-8c3e-52fb68ca3045 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2128d752 Markham interviews Rob  Safrata, CEO of Coast to Coast Experiences, a tour company that uses electric buses and leader of the pilot project.


]]> Markham interviews Rob  Safrata, CEO of Coast to Coast Experiences, a tour company that uses electric buses and leader of the pilot project.


]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:19:48 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1537 Markham interviews Rob  Safrata, CEO of Coast to Coast Experiences, a tour company that uses electric buses and leader of the pilot project.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US Dept of Energy bullish on virtual power plants for modern power grid 244 244 US Dept of Energy bullish on virtual power plants for modern power grid full 21fb394e-95aa-4be8-826d-7c7eeea58a7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/678444f8 Markham interviews US Department of Energy analyst Jennifer Downing, author of the recent report, "Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Virtual Power Plants."

]]> Markham interviews US Department of Energy analyst Jennifer Downing, author of the recent report, "Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Virtual Power Plants."

]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:15:38 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1603 Markham interviews US Department of Energy analyst Jennifer Downing, author of the recent report, "Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Virtual Power Plants."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta Auditor General says AER hasn't corrected even one of his concerns 243 243 Alberta Auditor General says AER hasn't corrected even one of his concerns full ce5da8f8-d80b-4a44-9f80-2c609cc752b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c86a2761 Markham interviews Professor Shaun Fluker, University of Calgary law faculty, about his co-authored ABLAWG post, "Auditor General Updates Recommendations Unaddressed by the AER on the Effectiveness of Regulating Closure Liabilities in Conventional (Non-Oil Sands) Oil and Gas."

]]> Markham interviews Professor Shaun Fluker, University of Calgary law faculty, about his co-authored ABLAWG post, "Auditor General Updates Recommendations Unaddressed by the AER on the Effectiveness of Regulating Closure Liabilities in Conventional (Non-Oil Sands) Oil and Gas."

]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:03:04 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2288 Markham interviews Professor Shaun Fluker, University of Calgary law faculty, about his co-authored ABLAWG post, "Auditor General Updates Recommendations Unaddressed by the AER on the Effectiveness of Regulating Closure Liabilities in Conventional (Non-Oil Sands) Oil and Gas."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta energy politics in 2023, a look ahead to 2024 242 242 Alberta energy politics in 2023, a look ahead to 2024 full 33947e05-0fd8-4ccf-81c5-30abb3ff6408 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f593d2a7 Markham interviews Professor Duane Bratt, political science, Mount Royal University.

]]> Markham interviews Professor Duane Bratt, political science, Mount Royal University.

]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:13:29 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2622 Markham interviews Professor Duane Bratt, political science, Mount Royal University.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Tales from inside the solar revolution: 'Mistakes were made' 241 241 Tales from inside the solar revolution: 'Mistakes were made' full 15288e70-d800-4398-9c07-7e8dc706b7bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/899f08e1 Markham interviews Mike Andrade, CEO of Morgan Solar. 

]]> Markham interviews Mike Andrade, CEO of Morgan Solar. 

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:11:01 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3955 Markham interviews Mike Andrade, CEO of Morgan Solar. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Vroom vroom for EV sales, even if a bit slower in 2024 240 240 Vroom vroom for EV sales, even if a bit slower in 2024 full 44f2efee-90bf-48ed-b405-f6bce4ce2603 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad37751b Markham interviews Sam Abuelsamid, automotive engineer and EV analyst for Guidehouse Research.

]]> Markham interviews Sam Abuelsamid, automotive engineer and EV analyst for Guidehouse Research.

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:08:55 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3217 Markham interviews Sam Abuelsamid, automotive engineer and EV analyst for Guidehouse Research.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China’s solar production costs fall by 42% in 2023...and other energy transition stories 238 238 China’s solar production costs fall by 42% in 2023...and other energy transition stories full bc06eb06-8f61-4c3b-a713-b5f7ded9cc60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cecd58c5 Markham interviews Dr Steven Knell, VP of power and renewables at international consultancy Wood Mackenzie. 


]]> Markham interviews Dr Steven Knell, VP of power and renewables at international consultancy Wood Mackenzie. 


]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:56:47 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3284 Markham interviews Dr Steven Knell, VP of power and renewables at international consultancy Wood Mackenzie. 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 'Impossible' to triple nuclear power by 2050, says European expert 237 237 'Impossible' to triple nuclear power by 2050, says European expert full 002bf762-1ee1-4133-a4b6-adf4480c584a https://share.transistor.fm/s/75b73437 Markham interviews Mycle Schneider, project coordinator and lead author of the annual World Nuclear Industry Status Report.

]]> Markham interviews Mycle Schneider, project coordinator and lead author of the annual World Nuclear Industry Status Report.

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:54:31 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2112 Markham interviews Mycle Schneider, project coordinator and lead author of the annual World Nuclear Industry Status Report.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada's oil/gas part of North American energy advantage? 236 236 Canada's oil/gas part of North American energy advantage? full 8b4a0547-ea05-4d0b-95c6-2c0393070d18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f01ae114 Markham interviews energy economist Kevin Birn, one of the co-authors of the new S&P Global report, "The North American advantage: Secure oil and gas production."

]]> Markham interviews energy economist Kevin Birn, one of the co-authors of the new S&P Global report, "The North American advantage: Secure oil and gas production."

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:43:38 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2841 Markham interviews energy economist Kevin Birn, one of the co-authors of the new S&P Global report, "The North American advantage: Secure oil and gas production."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada's oil/gas methane emissions 1.5x to 2x official estimates 235 235 Canada's oil/gas methane emissions 1.5x to 2x official estimates full ad860c2b-dc65-43a0-ae60-39bc62275902 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e980505d Markham interviews engineering professor Matthew Johnson from Carleton University’s Energy and Emissions Research Lab, who recently released Canada’s first-ever upstream oil and gas methane census.

]]> Markham interviews engineering professor Matthew Johnson from Carleton University’s Energy and Emissions Research Lab, who recently released Canada’s first-ever upstream oil and gas methane census.

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:41:00 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2257 Markham interviews engineering professor Matthew Johnson from Carleton University’s Energy and Emissions Research Lab, who recently released Canada’s first-ever upstream oil and gas methane census.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No No stopping the clean energy transition, with journalist Steve Leahy 234 234 No stopping the clean energy transition, with journalist Steve Leahy full d0de9c65-fbd1-4c77-bb22-36524745295e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8ba1231 Markham interviews Stephen Leahy is an award-winning Canadian environmental journalist, author, and writer of the Need to Know by Stephen Leahy substack.

]]> Markham interviews Stephen Leahy is an award-winning Canadian environmental journalist, author, and writer of the Need to Know by Stephen Leahy substack.

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:38:56 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1296 Markham interviews Stephen Leahy is an award-winning Canadian environmental journalist, author, and writer of the Need to Know by Stephen Leahy substack.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 'Not Fit For Purpose' - devastating critique of oil sands mine financial security program 233 233 'Not Fit For Purpose' - devastating critique of oil sands mine financial security program full 008c1e41-d690-41c3-b50b-7d0fa5fbb0ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e63a8cf Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, a public interest lawyer at the University of Calgary, about a study he co-authored titled, "Not Fit For Purpose," about why the Alberta Energy Regulator's oil sands Mine Financial Security Program is a disaster waiting to happen.

]]> Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, a public interest lawyer at the University of Calgary, about a study he co-authored titled, "Not Fit For Purpose," about why the Alberta Energy Regulator's oil sands Mine Financial Security Program is a disaster waiting to happen.

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:16:12 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2296 Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, a public interest lawyer at the University of Calgary, about a study he co-authored titled, "Not Fit For Purpose," about why the Alberta Energy Regulator's oil sands Mine Financial Security Program is a disaster waiting to happen.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 'Tipping points' negative and positive for natural world, clean energy systems 232 232 'Tipping points' negative and positive for natural world, clean energy systems full 7b90d523-f2d6-4d59-9020-d0576806d07b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4263632 Markham interviews Professor Steve Smith of Exeter University about new report, Global Tipping Points.

]]> Markham interviews Professor Steve Smith of Exeter University about new report, Global Tipping Points.

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:26:31 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1685 Markham interviews Professor Steve Smith of Exeter University about new report, Global Tipping Points.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Colour me gobsmacked: Canada on track to hit 2030 climate targets 231 231 Colour me gobsmacked: Canada on track to hit 2030 climate targets full b846e835-7b6a-4d38-b3a8-6478cbf0e42a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d504423 Markham interviews Rachel Doran, vice-president of policy & strategy at Clean Energy Canada, about the first Progress Report on the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (2030 ERP).


]]> Markham interviews Rachel Doran, vice-president of policy & strategy at Clean Energy Canada, about the first Progress Report on the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (2030 ERP).


]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:22:18 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3025 Markham interviews Rachel Doran, vice-president of policy & strategy at Clean Energy Canada, about the first Progress Report on the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (2030 ERP).


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How innovation can help Alberta's orphan well problem 230 230 How innovation can help Alberta's orphan well problem full 78e960e7-f813-4b9d-a272-a1a195e2beeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/155f16d3 Markham interviews Peter Knight, President, WACORP and Aldean Sehlstrom, President, Vera-Line Service, about technology they’ve developed to significantly lower the cost of reclaiming these problem wells.

Note: this is interview is far more technical than anything we've done before. You may have to Google some terms and definitions.

]]> Markham interviews Peter Knight, President, WACORP and Aldean Sehlstrom, President, Vera-Line Service, about technology they’ve developed to significantly lower the cost of reclaiming these problem wells.

Note: this is interview is far more technical than anything we've done before. You may have to Google some terms and definitions.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:12:00 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1586 Markham interviews Peter Knight, President, WACORP and Aldean Sehlstrom, President, Vera-Line Service, about technology they’ve developed to significantly lower the cost of reclaiming these problem wells.

Note: this is interview is far more technical than anything we've done before. You may have to Google some terms and definitions.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How Canadians (especially Albertans) think about the energy transition 229 229 How Canadians (especially Albertans) think about the energy transition full 525ff2c7-9f05-4510-bba2-6a0d02bb3e17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8948042 Markham interviews David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, is a pollster with his finger on the political pulse of Canada. His firm regularly asks Canadians what they think about climate change, the energy transition, and specific policies like the carbon tax. 

]]> Markham interviews David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, is a pollster with his finger on the political pulse of Canada. His firm regularly asks Canadians what they think about climate change, the energy transition, and specific policies like the carbon tax. 

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:38:45 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2235 Markham interviews David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, is a pollster with his finger on the political pulse of Canada. His firm regularly asks Canadians what they think about climate change, the energy transition, and specific policies like the carbon tax. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Dr James Frith on 2023 battery news and a look ahead at 2024 228 228 Dr James Frith on 2023 battery news and a look ahead at 2024 full e15add1c-4302-4b58-bf38-e767471481fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/a034ea70 Markham interviews Dr. James Frith, a battery expert Energi Media first interviewed years ago when he was head of BloombergNEF’s energy storage division. He has now moved to venture capital firm Volta, which specializes in energy technology investing.

]]> Markham interviews Dr. James Frith, a battery expert Energi Media first interviewed years ago when he was head of BloombergNEF’s energy storage division. He has now moved to venture capital firm Volta, which specializes in energy technology investing.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:57:45 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2672 Markham interviews Dr. James Frith, a battery expert Energi Media first interviewed years ago when he was head of BloombergNEF’s energy storage division. He has now moved to venture capital firm Volta, which specializes in energy technology investing.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China's incredible solar roll out in Inner Mongolia 227 227 China's incredible solar roll out in Inner Mongolia full 9ff9046f-5234-45fb-9c6f-9be97b5b4e26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da46cb8a Markham interviews Dr. Michal Meidan, head of China energy research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
Also read: China’s Remote Deserts Are Hiding an Energy Revolution
Related podcast episode with Herbert Crowther: China's 'shuangtan' policy behind booming clean energy industry 

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Michal Meidan, head of China energy research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
Also read: China’s Remote Deserts Are Hiding an Energy Revolution
Related podcast episode with Herbert Crowther: China's 'shuangtan' policy behind booming clean energy industry 

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:15:58 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2277 Markham interviews Dr. Michal Meidan, head of China energy research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
Also read: China’s Remote Deserts Are Hiding an Energy Revolution
Related podcast episode with Herbert Crowther: China's 'shuangtan' policy behind booming clean energy industry 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The tragicomic tale of Alphabow Energy and the AER 226 226 The tragicomic tale of Alphabow Energy and the AER full 7799628e-ce31-4f44-b53f-23a88a128bc5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc1c98d4 Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, a public interest lawyer with the University of Calgary and researcher about oil and gas regulation in Alberta.

]]> Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, a public interest lawyer with the University of Calgary and researcher about oil and gas regulation in Alberta.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:12:31 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2457 Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, a public interest lawyer with the University of Calgary and researcher about oil and gas regulation in Alberta.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US bill proposes charging 'carbon pollution' fee on imported goods 225 225 US bill proposes charging 'carbon pollution' fee on imported goods full 7631ce3d-12e9-42fb-a7d3-3479f43f1fd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90157921 Markham interviews Aaron Cosbey, a development economist with the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the author of a commentary about the US Foreign Pollution Fee Act.

]]> Markham interviews Aaron Cosbey, a development economist with the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the author of a commentary about the US Foreign Pollution Fee Act.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:51:27 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1574 Markham interviews Aaron Cosbey, a development economist with the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the author of a commentary about the US Foreign Pollution Fee Act.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Behind the scenes policy work vital to Canadian energy transition 224 224 Behind the scenes policy work vital to Canadian energy transition full 32cb368b-5720-4f13-ac13-b95c3883a604 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdb96dea Markham interviews Anik Islam, senior research associate at Smart Prosperity Institute about green and transition taxonomies for sustainable finance policy and regulations.

]]> Markham interviews Anik Islam, senior research associate at Smart Prosperity Institute about green and transition taxonomies for sustainable finance policy and regulations.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:17:27 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1909 Markham interviews Anik Islam, senior research associate at Smart Prosperity Institute about green and transition taxonomies for sustainable finance policy and regulations.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Speaking truth to power from inside Alberta's oil/gas industry 223 223 Speaking truth to power from inside Alberta's oil/gas industry full c7545edd-a199-46a4-a10f-4f06e672ba9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/17eab0bf In this episode I do something I rarely do in my journalism: interview a good friend. I first met Janet Annesley around 2010 when she was the VP of communications for CAPP, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. Over the years, while she was employed in a variety of very interesting jobs, including as chief of staff to Canada’s natural resources minister, I’ve watched the arc of her career bend toward the energy transition and the climate crisis. Now, as chief sustainability officer for Alberta-based Kiwetinohk Energy, she has become a leading voice for change within the Canadian oil and gas industry. 


]]> In this episode I do something I rarely do in my journalism: interview a good friend. I first met Janet Annesley around 2010 when she was the VP of communications for CAPP, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. Over the years, while she was employed in a variety of very interesting jobs, including as chief of staff to Canada’s natural resources minister, I’ve watched the arc of her career bend toward the energy transition and the climate crisis. Now, as chief sustainability officer for Alberta-based Kiwetinohk Energy, she has become a leading voice for change within the Canadian oil and gas industry. 


]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:35:33 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2903 In this episode I do something I rarely do in my journalism: interview a good friend. I first met Janet Annesley around 2010 when she was the VP of communications for CAPP, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. Over the years, while she was employed in a variety of very interesting jobs, including as chief of staff to Canada’s natural resources minister, I’ve watched the arc of her career bend toward the energy transition and the climate crisis. Now, as chief sustainability officer for Alberta-based Kiwetinohk Energy, she has become a leading voice for change within the Canadian oil and gas industry. 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Talking 'The Water Brothers' with Alex and Tyler Mifflin 222 222 Talking 'The Water Brothers' with Alex and Tyler Mifflin full 1b724b98-c453-4ab4-9d11-c36083561a43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d31c071 Markham interviews Alex and Tyler Mifflin about their TVO Original series 'The Water Brothers,' an eco-adventure documentary series that explores the world, uncovering the most challenging water stories of our time. Alex and Tyler investigate the problems and search for solutions, talking to conservationists, scientists, and citizens around the world.

]]> Markham interviews Alex and Tyler Mifflin about their TVO Original series 'The Water Brothers,' an eco-adventure documentary series that explores the world, uncovering the most challenging water stories of our time. Alex and Tyler investigate the problems and search for solutions, talking to conservationists, scientists, and citizens around the world.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:32:22 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1910 Markham interviews Alex and Tyler Mifflin about their TVO Original series 'The Water Brothers,' an eco-adventure documentary series that explores the world, uncovering the most challenging water stories of our time. Alex and Tyler investigate the problems and search for solutions, talking to conservationists, scientists, and citizens around the world.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Tech adoption theory applied to EVs, with Colin McKerracher of BNEF 221 221 Tech adoption theory applied to EVs, with Colin McKerracher of BNEF full 2f01dd40-4c13-4352-8623-f5d01d8fe68e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7b5b672 Markham interviews Today I’ll be talking to Colin McKerracher, head of transport and automotive analysis at BloombergNEF

]]> Markham interviews Today I’ll be talking to Colin McKerracher, head of transport and automotive analysis at BloombergNEF

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:20:38 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2151 Markham interviews Today I’ll be talking to Colin McKerracher, head of transport and automotive analysis at BloombergNEF

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US state, local govts promoting clean energy. Canada? Not so much 220 220 US state, local govts promoting clean energy. Canada? Not so much full 51d4d8af-ab80-46f6-8a04-79b10692eb4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/887498c9 Markham interviews Martin Pochtaruk, CEO of solar module company Heliene.

]]> Markham interviews Martin Pochtaruk, CEO of solar module company Heliene.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:09:54 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1743 Markham interviews Martin Pochtaruk, CEO of solar module company Heliene.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Community solar on farms, schools, businesses becoming a thing 219 219 Community solar on farms, schools, businesses becoming a thing full 49a40421-37eb-4a2b-9290-f4a623f5e133 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7485b6cb Markham interviews Bruce Stewart, CEO of Perch Energy.

]]> Markham interviews Bruce Stewart, CEO of Perch Energy.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:50:17 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1397 Markham interviews Bruce Stewart, CEO of Perch Energy.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The many, many problems with oil sands tailings ponds 218 218 The many, many problems with oil sands tailings ponds full bf73953e-3375-4736-b6fb-a42a32fbc25b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c0d6eb2 Markham interviews independent environmental scientist Dr. William Donahue, who has held several executive positions with oil sands monitoring agencies. 

]]> Markham interviews independent environmental scientist Dr. William Donahue, who has held several executive positions with oil sands monitoring agencies. 

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:42:24 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3132 Markham interviews independent environmental scientist Dr. William Donahue, who has held several executive positions with oil sands monitoring agencies. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Ramping up clean energy, ramping down fossil fuels 217 217 Ramping up clean energy, ramping down fossil fuels full 3d8654f0-a8cc-494d-90c9-87ed7fe0bea5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f89f5a2 Markham interviews Rana Adib, executive director of REN21 (a global “coalition of the willing” that wants to accelerate the development of renewable energy), who just returned from the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum. 

]]> Markham interviews Rana Adib, executive director of REN21 (a global “coalition of the willing” that wants to accelerate the development of renewable energy), who just returned from the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum. 

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:58:07 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1779 Markham interviews Rana Adib, executive director of REN21 (a global “coalition of the willing” that wants to accelerate the development of renewable energy), who just returned from the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canadian carbon pricing is not dead 216 216 Canadian carbon pricing is not dead full 2e08949f-7a8c-4caf-a4ad-ca621305518e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c93d5393 Markham interviews Dr. Mark Jaccard, noted energy and climate economist, and recently appointed Chair and CEO of the BC Utilities Commission. 

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Mark Jaccard, noted energy and climate economist, and recently appointed Chair and CEO of the BC Utilities Commission. 

]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2023 11:40:23 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2993 Markham interviews Dr. Mark Jaccard, noted energy and climate economist, and recently appointed Chair and CEO of the BC Utilities Commission. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Should Canada ditch carbon pricing for a system that actually lowers GHGs? 215 215 Should Canada ditch carbon pricing for a system that actually lowers GHGs? full 976922aa-ceb3-40b3-91ca-24f62b2e21e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbf3dc76 Markham interviews Aldyen Donnelly, who has been working on carbon policy and carbon markets for 30 years. 

]]> Markham interviews Aldyen Donnelly, who has been working on carbon policy and carbon markets for 30 years. 

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:24:50 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 4031 Markham interviews Aldyen Donnelly, who has been working on carbon policy and carbon markets for 30 years. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Should Canada copy California, install 6 million heat pumps by 2030? 214 214 Should Canada copy California, install 6 million heat pumps by 2030? full 16e68cbb-1349-44eb-a962-0cfd1deb99a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27fb4639 Markham interviews Belinda Gilbey, president and co-founder of Canadian cleantech company BONDI Energy, which specializes in decarbonizing communities with heat pump and energy efficiency retrofits for multifamily and commercial buildings.

]]> Markham interviews Belinda Gilbey, president and co-founder of Canadian cleantech company BONDI Energy, which specializes in decarbonizing communities with heat pump and energy efficiency retrofits for multifamily and commercial buildings.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:49:05 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2204 Markham interviews Belinda Gilbey, president and co-founder of Canadian cleantech company BONDI Energy, which specializes in decarbonizing communities with heat pump and energy efficiency retrofits for multifamily and commercial buildings.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China's 'shuangtan' policy behind booming clean energy industry 213 213 China's 'shuangtan' policy behind booming clean energy industry full 4fe90fee-01bb-4783-8da2-bebd958f559b https://share.transistor.fm/s/454647bb Markham interviews Herbert Crowther, analyst for Energy/Climate/Resources at Eurasia Group and author of a recently published Oxford Institute for Energy Studies paper titled, “Three years on: Assessing power sector and renewable energy manufacturing policy in China since the announcement of dual carbon goals."

]]> Markham interviews Herbert Crowther, analyst for Energy/Climate/Resources at Eurasia Group and author of a recently published Oxford Institute for Energy Studies paper titled, “Three years on: Assessing power sector and renewable energy manufacturing policy in China since the announcement of dual carbon goals."

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:48:48 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2789 Markham interviews Herbert Crowther, analyst for Energy/Climate/Resources at Eurasia Group and author of a recently published Oxford Institute for Energy Studies paper titled, “Three years on: Assessing power sector and renewable energy manufacturing policy in China since the announcement of dual carbon goals."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta attacks expertise, spreads energy policy misinformation 212 212 Alberta attacks expertise, spreads energy policy misinformation full 8987ed58-1a62-457d-8658-9d541bacf89a https://share.transistor.fm/s/90ebb574 Markham interviews Max Fawcett, The National Observer’s Lead Columnist.

]]> Markham interviews Max Fawcett, The National Observer’s Lead Columnist.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:43:19 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3151 Markham interviews Max Fawcett, The National Observer’s Lead Columnist.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US gearing up to be battery superpower 211 211 US gearing up to be battery superpower full 3864940a-ec62-4036-9281-16b53769960c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c636186e Markham interviews Dr. Ramez Elgammal, VP of Technology at The Coretec Group and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Tennessee.

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Ramez Elgammal, VP of Technology at The Coretec Group and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Tennessee.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:12:37 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2205 Markham interviews Dr. Ramez Elgammal, VP of Technology at The Coretec Group and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Tennessee.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New study on environmental liabilities calls for public inquiry into Alberta Energy Regulator 210 210 New study on environmental liabilities calls for public inquiry into Alberta Energy Regulator full 7fe6ebcf-8a26-4c34-824e-20a311898186 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2dd7b0bf Markham interviews public interest lawyer Drew Yewchuk, co-author of "A Made-in-Alberta Failure:

Unfunded Oil and Gas Closure Liability, a paper published by the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary."


]]> Markham interviews public interest lawyer Drew Yewchuk, co-author of "A Made-in-Alberta Failure:

Unfunded Oil and Gas Closure Liability, a paper published by the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary."


]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:51:50 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3786 Markham interviews public interest lawyer Drew Yewchuk, co-author of "A Made-in-Alberta Failure:

Unfunded Oil and Gas Closure Liability, a paper published by the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary."


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada losing investment to US IRA, clean energy tech subsidies 209 209 Canada losing investment to US IRA, clean energy tech subsidies full ec80fe12-4072-431d-8751-08ab161408ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/66310b44 Markham interviews Clean Prosperity Director of Policy and Strategy Brendan Frank.

]]> Markham interviews Clean Prosperity Director of Policy and Strategy Brendan Frank.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:51:31 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2762 Markham interviews Clean Prosperity Director of Policy and Strategy Brendan Frank.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Rapid innovation ahead: Global battery market forecast to 2040 208 208 Rapid innovation ahead: Global battery market forecast to 2040 full 11b3fef4-9f0e-4711-bcc8-7e53283394c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb00c312 Markham interviews Connor Watts, EV and battery analyst with Rethink Energy Research, and author of the Global Battery Market Forecast to 2040.

]]> Markham interviews Connor Watts, EV and battery analyst with Rethink Energy Research, and author of the Global Battery Market Forecast to 2040.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:27:46 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2897 Markham interviews Connor Watts, EV and battery analyst with Rethink Energy Research, and author of the Global Battery Market Forecast to 2040.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Perovskite cells ready to revolutionize solar industry 207 207 Perovskite cells ready to revolutionize solar industry full 9b70e610-2f5b-4710-8702-ba6c518f07cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b837ff8 Markham interviews Scott Graybeal, CEO at Caelux, a California based company at the forefront of manufacturing perovskite solar cells.

]]> Markham interviews Scott Graybeal, CEO at Caelux, a California based company at the forefront of manufacturing perovskite solar cells.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:20:34 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1998 Markham interviews Scott Graybeal, CEO at Caelux, a California based company at the forefront of manufacturing perovskite solar cells.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 40% rise in oil sands environmental liabities to almost $50 billion 206 206 40% rise in oil sands environmental liabities to almost $50 billion full 6b21dfbc-9127-4f1f-9370-2609b3f55fdc https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6dbef70 Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, public interest lawyer, University of Calgary.

]]> Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, public interest lawyer, University of Calgary.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:40:18 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2175 Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, public interest lawyer, University of Calgary.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No $12 trillion by 2050 needed for N.A. grids, renewables - report 205 205 $12 trillion by 2050 needed for N.A. grids, renewables - report full 648f41df-160f-4a0e-b1f3-49bcf655d5ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/1996d4d4 Markham interviews Marion Hill, DNV’s senior VP of renewables and power grids, North America. 

]]> Markham interviews Marion Hill, DNV’s senior VP of renewables and power grids, North America. 

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:38:39 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3151 Markham interviews Marion Hill, DNV’s senior VP of renewables and power grids, North America. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The rise to dominance of China's EV industry 204 204 The rise to dominance of China's EV industry full 16e9e0a7-31a4-49b0-b2b2-49edd78b17c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48a33f0d Markham interviews Vivek Vaidya, principal and global client leader at Frost & Sullivan,

]]> Markham interviews Vivek Vaidya, principal and global client leader at Frost & Sullivan,

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:01:30 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2247 Markham interviews Vivek Vaidya, principal and global client leader at Frost & Sullivan,

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No IEA's net-zero roadmap update shows major energy transition step change 203 203 IEA's net-zero roadmap update shows major energy transition step change full 8f39ba36-4bfe-4e20-b105-9f324595d099 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fe52c5f Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond is a senior principal in the Strategic Analysis & Engagement Group of the Rocky Mountain Institute.

]]> Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond is a senior principal in the Strategic Analysis & Engagement Group of the Rocky Mountain Institute.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:50:38 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2863 Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond is a senior principal in the Strategic Analysis & Engagement Group of the Rocky Mountain Institute.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Time to improve federal Impact Assessment Act (Bill C-69)? 202 202 Time to improve federal Impact Assessment Act (Bill C-69)? full 86cca371-9569-4ef2-96cf-e232499333a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75d5f318 Markham interviews Marla Orenstein, director of the Canada West Foundation’s Natural Resources Centre.

]]> Markham interviews Marla Orenstein, director of the Canada West Foundation’s Natural Resources Centre.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:40:59 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1359 Markham interviews Marla Orenstein, director of the Canada West Foundation’s Natural Resources Centre.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Oil/gas incumbents frustrate climate policy, risk carbon lock-in 201 201 Oil/gas incumbents frustrate climate policy, risk carbon lock-in full afeaf4ce-52f9-47c0-8960-f557a1e20ed5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10e46966 Markham interviews Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon, Associate Professor, Department of Geoscience at the University of Calgary and co-author of Mission Impossible: The Influence of Incumbent Industries on Mission-oriented Innovation Policy Targeting Carbon Lock-in for the School of Public Policy.

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon, Associate Professor, Department of Geoscience at the University of Calgary and co-author of Mission Impossible: The Influence of Incumbent Industries on Mission-oriented Innovation Policy Targeting Carbon Lock-in for the School of Public Policy.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:38:41 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2204 Markham interviews Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon, Associate Professor, Department of Geoscience at the University of Calgary and co-author of Mission Impossible: The Influence of Incumbent Industries on Mission-oriented Innovation Policy Targeting Carbon Lock-in for the School of Public Policy.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Shareholders will never pressure Alberta oil/gas companies to lower emissions 200 200 Shareholders will never pressure Alberta oil/gas companies to lower emissions full 9c11056d-9588-4f1c-bbf2-b5cc8aa8a2c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b30bc2b3 Markham interviews Truzaar Dordi, assistant professor in Sustainability Management at the University of York, UK, working in the fields of climate finance, energy, about his co-authored paper, “A voice for change? Capital markets as a key leverage point in Canada's fossil fuel industry.”

]]> Markham interviews Truzaar Dordi, assistant professor in Sustainability Management at the University of York, UK, working in the fields of climate finance, energy, about his co-authored paper, “A voice for change? Capital markets as a key leverage point in Canada's fossil fuel industry.”

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:59:38 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1649 Markham interviews Truzaar Dordi, assistant professor in Sustainability Management at the University of York, UK, working in the fields of climate finance, energy, about his co-authored paper, “A voice for change? Capital markets as a key leverage point in Canada's fossil fuel industry.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energy policy now a major risk to grid reliability in North America 199 199 Energy policy now a major risk to grid reliability in North America full 6d9ff388-fa41-4963-94e2-3a99894b501f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5efc3967 Markham interviews Brian Slocum, North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s Reliability Issues Steering Committee chair and senior vice president and chief operating officer at ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States.

]]> Markham interviews Brian Slocum, North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s Reliability Issues Steering Committee chair and senior vice president and chief operating officer at ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:58:14 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1243 Markham interviews Brian Slocum, North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s Reliability Issues Steering Committee chair and senior vice president and chief operating officer at ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Former ENMAX CEO dishes on Alberta power sector woes 198 198 Former ENMAX CEO dishes on Alberta power sector woes full b61df51f-e4fe-4168-bdf2-de6d616f6739 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f22f9b4 Markham interviews Gary Holden, former CEO of ENMAX and now CEO of New Zealand-based Lodestone Energy, solar power, power generation, energy retailing and financial services.

]]> Markham interviews Gary Holden, former CEO of ENMAX and now CEO of New Zealand-based Lodestone Energy, solar power, power generation, energy retailing and financial services.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:49:09 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3388 Markham interviews Gary Holden, former CEO of ENMAX and now CEO of New Zealand-based Lodestone Energy, solar power, power generation, energy retailing and financial services.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Peak demand set to disrupt oil companies 197 197 Peak demand set to disrupt oil companies full 37adb7fe-9902-4763-a835-6bacc6e5e5f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43d9b473 Markham interviews Krista Halttunen, a multi-disciplinary energy and climate change PhD researcher based at the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London and co-author of, "What if we never run out of oil? From certainty of 'peak oil' to 'peak demand'”.

]]> Markham interviews Krista Halttunen, a multi-disciplinary energy and climate change PhD researcher based at the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London and co-author of, "What if we never run out of oil? From certainty of 'peak oil' to 'peak demand'”.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:34:14 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2675 Markham interviews Krista Halttunen, a multi-disciplinary energy and climate change PhD researcher based at the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London and co-author of, "What if we never run out of oil? From certainty of 'peak oil' to 'peak demand'”.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Deborah Yedlin, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, on energy's future 196 196 Deborah Yedlin, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, on energy's future full d47cc3b8-dafe-4298-a9af-e45843182a91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e14baac Markham interviews Deborah Yedlin, president and CEO of  the Calgary Chamber of Commerce since 2021. Before that, she spent more than two decades as a business columnist for various media outlets. 

]]> Markham interviews Deborah Yedlin, president and CEO of  the Calgary Chamber of Commerce since 2021. Before that, she spent more than two decades as a business columnist for various media outlets. 

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 06:48:11 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2062 Markham interviews Deborah Yedlin, president and CEO of  the Calgary Chamber of Commerce since 2021. Before that, she spent more than two decades as a business columnist for various media outlets. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Critical minerals cause of intense geopolitical competition 195 195 Critical minerals cause of intense geopolitical competition full 5f0856dd-1466-431d-ba15-5356c27c0508 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57824aaa Markham interviews Isabel Al-Dhahir, Senior Analyst, Thematic Intelligence at GlobalData, which recently released its “Critical Minerals” report.

]]> Markham interviews Isabel Al-Dhahir, Senior Analyst, Thematic Intelligence at GlobalData, which recently released its “Critical Minerals” report.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:41:30 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1444 Markham interviews Isabel Al-Dhahir, Senior Analyst, Thematic Intelligence at GlobalData, which recently released its “Critical Minerals” report.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Challenges of EVs and the US power grid explained 194 194 Challenges of EVs and the US power grid explained full d95a0d0e-a6be-467e-84db-63bdad3e8f3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/05411f13 Markham interviews Carter Boyle is a consultant at 1898 & Co., a subsidiary of global engineering firm Burns & McDonnell.

]]> Markham interviews Carter Boyle is a consultant at 1898 & Co., a subsidiary of global engineering firm Burns & McDonnell.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:52:25 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2396 Markham interviews Carter Boyle is a consultant at 1898 & Co., a subsidiary of global engineering firm Burns & McDonnell.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Joe Anglin on Danielle Smith, high cost of Alberta electricity 193 193 Joe Anglin on Danielle Smith, high cost of Alberta electricity full 32aee0ca-36d7-43da-9550-43a16d651150 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cad6b94 Markham interviews the outspoken but very well-informed Joe Anglin, former Wildrose MLA from 2012 to 2014, head of the Lavesta Area Group that opposed costly transmission projects over the past 20 years, now a lawyer and consultant for companies hoping to build wind and solar projects in Alberta. 

]]> Markham interviews the outspoken but very well-informed Joe Anglin, former Wildrose MLA from 2012 to 2014, head of the Lavesta Area Group that opposed costly transmission projects over the past 20 years, now a lawyer and consultant for companies hoping to build wind and solar projects in Alberta. 

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:32:42 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2451 Markham interviews the outspoken but very well-informed Joe Anglin, former Wildrose MLA from 2012 to 2014, head of the Lavesta Area Group that opposed costly transmission projects over the past 20 years, now a lawyer and consultant for companies hoping to build wind and solar projects in Alberta. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New hydrogen tech from Australia 192 192 New hydrogen tech from Australia full 5991cd8e-25bf-43af-8b02-67a420187af7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5036982a Markham interviews Richard Allen, chairman of Australia's United H2 Ltd. The company claims to be the world’s largest hydrogen conglomerate, with investments in 37 companies.

]]> Markham interviews Richard Allen, chairman of Australia's United H2 Ltd. The company claims to be the world’s largest hydrogen conglomerate, with investments in 37 companies.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:24:03 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1598 Markham interviews Richard Allen, chairman of Australia's United H2 Ltd. The company claims to be the world’s largest hydrogen conglomerate, with investments in 37 companies.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How much constitutional authority does Alberta have over oil and gas? 191 191 How much constitutional authority does Alberta have over oil and gas? full 672e0d73-d424-4c0a-ac9e-aa3d0bb91835 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25b4449e Markham interviews Professor Shaun Fluker of the University of Calgary faculty of law about Sections 91 and 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867 that sets out the powers of the provincial and federal governments.


]]> Markham interviews Professor Shaun Fluker of the University of Calgary faculty of law about Sections 91 and 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867 that sets out the powers of the provincial and federal governments.


]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:22:12 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2151 Markham interviews Professor Shaun Fluker of the University of Calgary faculty of law about Sections 91 and 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867 that sets out the powers of the provincial and federal governments.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Sorting out Alberta regulations for wind, solar isn't easy 190 190 Sorting out Alberta regulations for wind, solar isn't easy full 47d4593f-f5e8-435d-961e-4270fccaa611 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24a9e47c Markham interviews Mark Dorin, Alberta land rights and administrative law expert.

]]> Markham interviews Mark Dorin, Alberta land rights and administrative law expert.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 06:07:50 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2162 Markham interviews Mark Dorin, Alberta land rights and administrative law expert.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Suncor stepping back from energy transition, climate 189 189 Suncor stepping back from energy transition, climate full 516dcac3-8822-4f38-a4de-5a4c5124f7b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d915e143 Markham interviews Max Fawcett of the National Observer about his column, “Suncor waves the white flag on climate change.”

]]> Markham interviews Max Fawcett of the National Observer about his column, “Suncor waves the white flag on climate change.”

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:17:16 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3300 Markham interviews Max Fawcett of the National Observer about his column, “Suncor waves the white flag on climate change.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How to turn Alberta into a clean electricity superpower 188 188 How to turn Alberta into a clean electricity superpower full d0bbcacb-37a1-4dac-9458-0ebc20bb2fac https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebd37a9f Markham interviews Alberta energy economist David Gray.

Video interview with David:  Albertans paying double what they should for electricity?

]]> Markham interviews Alberta energy economist David Gray.

Video interview with David:  Albertans paying double what they should for electricity?

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 22:01:03 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2637 Markham interviews Alberta energy economist David Gray.

Video interview with David:  Albertans paying double what they should for electricity?

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The science behind turning bitumen into carbon fibre 187 187 The science behind turning bitumen into carbon fibre full a1a7af5e-0c96-4a82-aa1f-26069708d24b https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e9af975 Markham interviews Dr. Kevin Hodder, University of Alberta, whose team is participating in Alberta Innovates' Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge.

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Kevin Hodder, University of Alberta, whose team is participating in Alberta Innovates' Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:47:29 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1930 Markham interviews Dr. Kevin Hodder, University of Alberta, whose team is participating in Alberta Innovates' Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No BloombergNEF 2023 EV Outlook: ICE is dead tech walking 186 186 BloombergNEF 2023 EV Outlook: ICE is dead tech walking full 3c96b929-e0b4-42cb-97af-2e06a32e8297 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbb051f6 Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, head of advanced transport for BloombergNEF.

]]> Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, head of advanced transport for BloombergNEF.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:28:37 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1243 Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, head of advanced transport for BloombergNEF.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Explained: Canada Energy Regulator's net-zero modelling for oil and gas 185 185 Explained: Canada Energy Regulator's net-zero modelling for oil and gas full a2e1d7db-a3fc-4f75-b16e-222fc1599901 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b8c4622 Markham interviews Jean-Denis Charlebois, chief economist, Canada Energy Regulator, about the net-zero modelling for oil and gas in "Canada’s Energy Future 2023."

]]> Markham interviews Jean-Denis Charlebois, chief economist, Canada Energy Regulator, about the net-zero modelling for oil and gas in "Canada’s Energy Future 2023."

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:17:11 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2601 Markham interviews Jean-Denis Charlebois, chief economist, Canada Energy Regulator, about the net-zero modelling for oil and gas in "Canada’s Energy Future 2023."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No A civil conversation about narratives, future of Alberta oil and gas 184 184 A civil conversation about narratives, future of Alberta oil and gas full 99c4179a-ed49-4c7b-b622-54d98fd79289 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e753ccae Markham interviews Bill Whitelaw, managing director, Strategy & Business Development at geoLOGIC Systems Ltd. & JWN Energy, and author of the Troy Media op-ed, “Canadian oil and gas sector misunderstands the power of narratives.”

]]> Markham interviews Bill Whitelaw, managing director, Strategy & Business Development at geoLOGIC Systems Ltd. & JWN Energy, and author of the Troy Media op-ed, “Canadian oil and gas sector misunderstands the power of narratives.”

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:19:20 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3698 Markham interviews Bill Whitelaw, managing director, Strategy & Business Development at geoLOGIC Systems Ltd. & JWN Energy, and author of the Troy Media op-ed, “Canadian oil and gas sector misunderstands the power of narratives.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Mandate letters are fascinating peek into Alberta energy policies 183 183 Mandate letters are fascinating peek into Alberta energy policies full 3e6fdc9b-dc86-4f65-ac9a-a0de46b002db https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1ba15fa Markham interviews Dr. Lisa Young, professor of political science at the University of Calgary and author of the What Now?! Newsletter about Alberta politics.

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Lisa Young, professor of political science at the University of Calgary and author of the What Now?! Newsletter about Alberta politics.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:11:13 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3753 Markham interviews Dr. Lisa Young, professor of political science at the University of Calgary and author of the What Now?! Newsletter about Alberta politics.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How costly will Canadian oil/gas clean up be? 182 182 How costly will Canadian oil/gas clean up be? full 068ce100-8858-4705-92eb-3b18895b3ca4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac605367 Markham interviews researcher Megan Egler of the Parkland Institute, author of the report, "Past Due: Tallying the Costs of Oil and Gas Cleanup in Canada," for Environmental Defence Canada.

]]> Markham interviews researcher Megan Egler of the Parkland Institute, author of the report, "Past Due: Tallying the Costs of Oil and Gas Cleanup in Canada," for Environmental Defence Canada.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:47:30 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2932 Markham interviews researcher Megan Egler of the Parkland Institute, author of the report, "Past Due: Tallying the Costs of Oil and Gas Cleanup in Canada," for Environmental Defence Canada.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Should Canada's oil and gas be phased out? Is there an alternative? 181 181 Should Canada's oil and gas be phased out? Is there an alternative? full 5b84f7ee-7d87-4433-8b9b-76ba33c4153b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9fa90ad Markham interviews Aaron Cosbey, development economist with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, and co-author of “Setting the Pace: The Economic Case for Managing the Decline of Canada’s Oil and Gas Production.”

]]> Markham interviews Aaron Cosbey, development economist with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, and co-author of “Setting the Pace: The Economic Case for Managing the Decline of Canada’s Oil and Gas Production.”

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:10:39 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3061 Markham interviews Aaron Cosbey, development economist with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, and co-author of “Setting the Pace: The Economic Case for Managing the Decline of Canada’s Oil and Gas Production.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Will Global South support oil/gas as demand falls in North? 180 180 Will Global South support oil/gas as demand falls in North? full bb3c1c10-89ba-4629-95b7-b0022b3ad20e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cedb28f Markham interviews Justin Locke, managing director of Rocky Mountain Institute’s Global South Program.

]]> Markham interviews Justin Locke, managing director of Rocky Mountain Institute’s Global South Program.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:32:25 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2563 Markham interviews Justin Locke, managing director of Rocky Mountain Institute’s Global South Program.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Geothermal poised for rapid growth as oil drilling companies buy in 179 179 Geothermal poised for rapid growth as oil drilling companies buy in full 1e0ce7e0-9d6e-48bb-afc4-abd12f2c6fae https://share.transistor.fm/s/36a9b8eb Markham interviews Peter White, CEO and co-Founder, Rethink Technology Research, about his new "Geothermal forecast to 2050."

]]> Markham interviews Peter White, CEO and co-Founder, Rethink Technology Research, about his new "Geothermal forecast to 2050."

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:32:12 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1989 Markham interviews Peter White, CEO and co-Founder, Rethink Technology Research, about his new "Geothermal forecast to 2050."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No North America hit peak oil demand in 2019. Where to from here? 178 178 North America hit peak oil demand in 2019. Where to from here? full 9defadfe-c1ef-4cba-a217-ddd126a7e804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/941f9653 Markham interviews Gregor Macdonald, energy journalist and author of the Gregor Letter.

]]> Markham interviews Gregor Macdonald, energy journalist and author of the Gregor Letter.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:56:32 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1708 Markham interviews Gregor Macdonald, energy journalist and author of the Gregor Letter.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Time running out for Canada's decision on LNG build out 177 177 Time running out for Canada's decision on LNG build out full 985d50c0-494c-4ce1-a5eb-5e0e9d468a31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae807a16 Markham interviews Cynthia Leach, assistant chief economist, RBC, about her co-authored report, Canada's Conundrum: Three Ways To Address The World's Gas & Climate Crises


]]> Markham interviews Cynthia Leach, assistant chief economist, RBC, about her co-authored report, Canada's Conundrum: Three Ways To Address The World's Gas & Climate Crises


]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:54:45 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1448 Markham interviews Cynthia Leach, assistant chief economist, RBC, about her co-authored report, Canada's Conundrum: Three Ways To Address The World's Gas & Climate Crises


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Oil a sunset industry, says prominent energy economist 176 176 Oil a sunset industry, says prominent energy economist full 2962b9c1-9fe6-4660-ae80-51e6161a477e https://share.transistor.fm/s/72e05025 Markham interviews Dr Phil Verleger:

  • Ph.D. in Economics from MIT in 1971
  • Worked in the Ford and Carter administrations 
  • Taught at Yale University
  •  VP in the Commodities Division at Drexel Burnham Lambert
  • Taught at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary
]]> Markham interviews Dr Phil Verleger:

  • Ph.D. in Economics from MIT in 1971
  • Worked in the Ford and Carter administrations 
  • Taught at Yale University
  •  VP in the Commodities Division at Drexel Burnham Lambert
  • Taught at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:54:53 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3306 Markham interviews Dr Phil Verleger:

  • Ph.D. in Economics from MIT in 1971
  • Worked in the Ford and Carter administrations 
  • Taught at Yale University
  •  VP in the Commodities Division at Drexel Burnham Lambert
  • Taught at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary
]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Exponential growth key to understanding clean energy revolution 175 175 Exponential growth key to understanding clean energy revolution full 1a4e7c01-5c97-4e27-bfd6-38bebb4de1a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/557a0d76 Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond is a senior principal in the Strategic Analysis & Engagement Group of the Rocky Mountain Institute, about his post, The energy transition in five charts. 

]]> Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond is a senior principal in the Strategic Analysis & Engagement Group of the Rocky Mountain Institute, about his post, The energy transition in five charts. 

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:16:51 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2909 Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond is a senior principal in the Strategic Analysis & Engagement Group of the Rocky Mountain Institute, about his post, The energy transition in five charts. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How micro grids are revolutionizing California's electricity system 174 174 How micro grids are revolutionizing California's electricity system full 264d6068-cbca-4489-a237-3f48378e3ed4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d3b4c55 Markham interviews Rod Matthews is the co-founder and CEO of Brevian Energy, a renewable energy technology company based in California, and an experienced micro grid solution provider.

]]> Markham interviews Rod Matthews is the co-founder and CEO of Brevian Energy, a renewable energy technology company based in California, and an experienced micro grid solution provider.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 14:21:19 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2626 Markham interviews Rod Matthews is the co-founder and CEO of Brevian Energy, a renewable energy technology company based in California, and an experienced micro grid solution provider.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The complicated world of Alberta's abandoned wells 173 173 The complicated world of Alberta's abandoned wells full b43acfc9-9985-4f17-bff1-c86c89760edd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b320875c Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, staff lawyer at the Public Interest Law Clinic, University of Calgary and Mark Dorin, Polluter Pay Federation.


]]> Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, staff lawyer at the Public Interest Law Clinic, University of Calgary and Mark Dorin, Polluter Pay Federation.


]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 08:23:37 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 4297 Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, staff lawyer at the Public Interest Law Clinic, University of Calgary and Mark Dorin, Polluter Pay Federation.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta's electricity market is broken. Here's how to fix it 172 172 Alberta's electricity market is broken. Here's how to fix it full 7dd2139a-bace-40cf-bf8b-4ced9c3da5a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77630ac0 Markham interviews economist David Gray, who helped designed the deregulation of Alberta power generation in the late 1990s.

]]> Markham interviews economist David Gray, who helped designed the deregulation of Alberta power generation in the late 1990s.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 14:35:02 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2261 Markham interviews economist David Gray, who helped designed the deregulation of Alberta power generation in the late 1990s.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta's $130 billion liability for abandoned wells explained 171 171 Alberta's $130 billion liability for abandoned wells explained full a08393a9-3ffc-4661-9bee-ac60abd9931f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9588ecb Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, staff Lawyer at the Public Interest Law Clinic, University of Calgary, and Mark Dorin, Polluter Pay Federation, about Alberta's mass conventional oil and gas environmental liabilities problem that will require an estimated $130 billion to clean up.


]]> Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, staff Lawyer at the Public Interest Law Clinic, University of Calgary, and Mark Dorin, Polluter Pay Federation, about Alberta's mass conventional oil and gas environmental liabilities problem that will require an estimated $130 billion to clean up.


]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 10:40:14 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 4297 Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, staff Lawyer at the Public Interest Law Clinic, University of Calgary, and Mark Dorin, Polluter Pay Federation, about Alberta's mass conventional oil and gas environmental liabilities problem that will require an estimated $130 billion to clean up.


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The case for BC LNG, redux 170 170 The case for BC LNG, redux full 8e853afa-952d-4392-8354-32c24e837f6a https://share.transistor.fm/s/446bb781 Markham interviews Paul Sullivan, Senior VP Global LNG + FLNG Worley, who has been involved in a number of BC LNG project proposals and understands the economics of the global and Canadian LNG industries.

]]> Markham interviews Paul Sullivan, Senior VP Global LNG + FLNG Worley, who has been involved in a number of BC LNG project proposals and understands the economics of the global and Canadian LNG industries.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 08:16:37 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2119 Markham interviews Paul Sullivan, Senior VP Global LNG + FLNG Worley, who has been involved in a number of BC LNG project proposals and understands the economics of the global and Canadian LNG industries.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Report critical of Suncor's plan to cut northern wetland in half 169 169 Report critical of Suncor's plan to cut northern wetland in half full 6d14e57b-f24c-4949-96e8-8257523992e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b14a12ff Markham interviews Dr. Lorna Harris, scientist and program lead, Forests, Peatlands and Climate Change for · Wildlife Conservation Society Canada discusses a report co-authored with Dr. Kelly Biagi, “A Review of Suncor’s McClelland Lake Wetland Complex Operational Plan for the Fort Hills Oil Sands Project” for the Alberta Wilderness Association. 


]]> Markham interviews Dr. Lorna Harris, scientist and program lead, Forests, Peatlands and Climate Change for · Wildlife Conservation Society Canada discusses a report co-authored with Dr. Kelly Biagi, “A Review of Suncor’s McClelland Lake Wetland Complex Operational Plan for the Fort Hills Oil Sands Project” for the Alberta Wilderness Association. 


]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 11:58:45 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2850 Markham interviews Dr. Lorna Harris, scientist and program lead, Forests, Peatlands and Climate Change for · Wildlife Conservation Society Canada discusses a report co-authored with Dr. Kelly Biagi, “A Review of Suncor’s McClelland Lake Wetland Complex Operational Plan for the Fort Hills Oil Sands Project” for the Alberta Wilderness Association. 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada must step up its clean energy industrial policy or fall behind 168 168 Canada must step up its clean energy industrial policy or fall behind full 4163d71e-e7a7-4d10-9493-279568c30617 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dce2ba14 Markham interviews Dr. Bentley Allan, a research director at Alberta-based Transition Accelerator and one of the authors of “Critical Next Steps to Ensure Canada’s Future Competitiveness.”

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Bentley Allan, a research director at Alberta-based Transition Accelerator and one of the authors of “Critical Next Steps to Ensure Canada’s Future Competitiveness.”

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:08:30 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1681 Markham interviews Dr. Bentley Allan, a research director at Alberta-based Transition Accelerator and one of the authors of “Critical Next Steps to Ensure Canada’s Future Competitiveness.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Michael Liebreich on why hydrogen is NOT a silver bullet 167 167 Michael Liebreich on why hydrogen is NOT a silver bullet full 19f3d67b-b0e0-4f5b-ac42-50f77f8af4c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b57cc350 Markham interviews Michael Liebreich, Senior Contributor, BloombergNEF, and author of the op-ed, The Unbearable Lightness of Hydrogen, December 2022.

Check out his podcast:  Cleaning Up. Leadership in an age of climate change.

]]> Markham interviews Michael Liebreich, Senior Contributor, BloombergNEF, and author of the op-ed, The Unbearable Lightness of Hydrogen, December 2022.

Check out his podcast:  Cleaning Up. Leadership in an age of climate change.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:51:51 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2338 Markham interviews Michael Liebreich, Senior Contributor, BloombergNEF, and author of the op-ed, The Unbearable Lightness of Hydrogen, December 2022.

Check out his podcast:  Cleaning Up. Leadership in an age of climate change.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Citizens sue SaskPower over natural gas power plants 166 166 Citizens sue SaskPower over natural gas power plants full c28959d1-95a5-4f36-afab-6220edf89ea6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b8d77e2 Markham interviews David Maenz, one of the technical experts on the Saskatchewan strategic climate litigation.

Climate Justice Saskatoon and 7 Saskatchewan residents, aged 15 to 80, filed an application at the Court of King’s Bench on March 31, 2023, claiming that expanding gas-fired electricity generation violates their Charter rights to life, security of person, and equality. 

]]> Markham interviews David Maenz, one of the technical experts on the Saskatchewan strategic climate litigation.

Climate Justice Saskatoon and 7 Saskatchewan residents, aged 15 to 80, filed an application at the Court of King’s Bench on March 31, 2023, claiming that expanding gas-fired electricity generation violates their Charter rights to life, security of person, and equality. 

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:42:43 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1733 Markham interviews David Maenz, one of the technical experts on the Saskatchewan strategic climate litigation.

Climate Justice Saskatoon and 7 Saskatchewan residents, aged 15 to 80, filed an application at the Court of King’s Bench on March 31, 2023, claiming that expanding gas-fired electricity generation violates their Charter rights to life, security of person, and equality. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Poilievre, Musk and the Lügenpresse campaign to de-legitimize CBC 165 165 Poilievre, Musk and the Lügenpresse campaign to de-legitimize CBC full e0cb09ba-f998-4f29-ab46-c7f501c1993d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f222a903 Markham interviews Stewart Prest, professor of political science at Simon Fraser University.

]]> Markham interviews Stewart Prest, professor of political science at Simon Fraser University.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:40:52 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1452 Markham interviews Stewart Prest, professor of political science at Simon Fraser University.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The Hidden Scourge: Alberta Energy Regulator is a horror show 164 164 The Hidden Scourge: Alberta Energy Regulator is a horror show full db1837d2-d4e0-4f6a-ae34-bba5af23e6bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/294a3124 Markham interviews Dr. Kevin Timoney, principal investigator at Treeline Ecological Research and author of "The Hidden Scourge: Exposing the Truth about Fossil Fuel Industry Spills."

Link to book: https://www.amazon.ca/Hidden-Scourge-Exposing-Fossil-Industry/dp/022800893X

Link to supplementary materials for the book:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C_bStEhVMIFuABOhtpoivoDgPkGMEVTS/view

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Kevin Timoney, principal investigator at Treeline Ecological Research and author of "The Hidden Scourge: Exposing the Truth about Fossil Fuel Industry Spills."

Link to book: https://www.amazon.ca/Hidden-Scourge-Exposing-Fossil-Industry/dp/022800893X

Link to supplementary materials for the book:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C_bStEhVMIFuABOhtpoivoDgPkGMEVTS/view

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:10:19 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3430 Markham interviews Dr. Kevin Timoney, principal investigator at Treeline Ecological Research and author of "The Hidden Scourge: Exposing the Truth about Fossil Fuel Industry Spills."

Link to book: https://www.amazon.ca/Hidden-Scourge-Exposing-Fossil-Industry/dp/022800893X

Link to supplementary materials for the book:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C_bStEhVMIFuABOhtpoivoDgPkGMEVTS/view

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Did Canada grossly overpay for the St Thomas VW battery plant? 163 163 Did Canada grossly overpay for the St Thomas VW battery plant? full a8f68b01-9f78-4b6a-8c9b-079819f7c390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5abaface Markham interviews Prof. Greig Mordue, ArcelorMittal Chair in Advanced Manufacturing Policy, McMaster University.

Link:  https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/analysis-did-canada-and-ontario-pay-too-much-money-for-volkswagens-battery-plant/

]]> Markham interviews Prof. Greig Mordue, ArcelorMittal Chair in Advanced Manufacturing Policy, McMaster University.

Link:  https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/analysis-did-canada-and-ontario-pay-too-much-money-for-volkswagens-battery-plant/

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:13:53 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2532 Markham interviews Prof. Greig Mordue, ArcelorMittal Chair in Advanced Manufacturing Policy, McMaster University.

Link:  https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/analysis-did-canada-and-ontario-pay-too-much-money-for-volkswagens-battery-plant/

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How will US Inflation Reduction Act affect emerging hydrogen economy? 162 162 How will US Inflation Reduction Act affect emerging hydrogen economy? full 79d1bbcd-de2c-4b82-aabf-f6619a795263 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ef2f158 Markham interviews Dr. Tim Lieuwen is Regents’ Professor, holder of the David S. Lewis, Jr. Chair, and the executive director of the Strategic Energy Institute at Georgia Tech.

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Tim Lieuwen is Regents’ Professor, holder of the David S. Lewis, Jr. Chair, and the executive director of the Strategic Energy Institute at Georgia Tech.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:42:39 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2035 Markham interviews Dr. Tim Lieuwen is Regents’ Professor, holder of the David S. Lewis, Jr. Chair, and the executive director of the Strategic Energy Institute at Georgia Tech.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New tech uses algae in paint to capture carbon 161 161 New tech uses algae in paint to capture carbon full 10141171-4e0d-47d9-9afe-69761708059f https://share.transistor.fm/s/669fda23 Markham interviews Beth McDaniel, president of Reactive Surfaces.

]]> Markham interviews Beth McDaniel, president of Reactive Surfaces.

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:53:22 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2131 Markham interviews Beth McDaniel, president of Reactive Surfaces.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Clean energy jobs will soon outnumber traditional energy employment 160 160 Clean energy jobs will soon outnumber traditional energy employment full 86aca334-d28d-4af4-af8f-f2f91b7c9d88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81389d76 Markham interviews Stefan U. Pauer, senior analyst at Clean Energy Canada. According to new modelling by Clean Energy Canada and Navius Research, Canadian jobs in clean energy set to grow 7% a year, from 509,000 in 2025 to 2.7 million in a net-zero 2050. 

]]> Markham interviews Stefan U. Pauer, senior analyst at Clean Energy Canada. According to new modelling by Clean Energy Canada and Navius Research, Canadian jobs in clean energy set to grow 7% a year, from 509,000 in 2025 to 2.7 million in a net-zero 2050. 

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:59:04 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1946 Markham interviews Stefan U. Pauer, senior analyst at Clean Energy Canada. According to new modelling by Clean Energy Canada and Navius Research, Canadian jobs in clean energy set to grow 7% a year, from 509,000 in 2025 to 2.7 million in a net-zero 2050. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Interview with Zach Karabell: Why we should be optimistic about the climate and energy future 159 159 Interview with Zach Karabell: Why we should be optimistic about the climate and energy future full 90f1a102-e651-4650-b140-162c44ef3b92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/247fdbf3 Markham interviews Zachary Karabell, founder of The Progress Network and co-host of the podcast What Could Go Right.  He was educated at Columbia, Oxford and Harvard, where he received his Ph.D. He has written widely on economics, investing, history, and international relations. We’re going to talk about good news concerning the fight against climate change.

]]> Markham interviews Zachary Karabell, founder of The Progress Network and co-host of the podcast What Could Go Right.  He was educated at Columbia, Oxford and Harvard, where he received his Ph.D. He has written widely on economics, investing, history, and international relations. We’re going to talk about good news concerning the fight against climate change.

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:39:26 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2609 Markham interviews Zachary Karabell, founder of The Progress Network and co-host of the podcast What Could Go Right.  He was educated at Columbia, Oxford and Harvard, where he received his Ph.D. He has written widely on economics, investing, history, and international relations. We’re going to talk about good news concerning the fight against climate change.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Blockbuster revelations about Alberta oil/gas regulations from auditor general 158 158 Blockbuster revelations about Alberta oil/gas regulations from auditor general full 6098e678-b5bd-4e31-9852-25d8da9a7252 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60e1d928 Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, staff Lawyer at the Public Interest Law Clinic, University of Calgary, about the report of Alberta Auditor General Doug Wylie, "Liability Management of (Non-Oil Sands) Oil and Gas Infrastructure," released on March 23, 2023.

]]> Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, staff Lawyer at the Public Interest Law Clinic, University of Calgary, about the report of Alberta Auditor General Doug Wylie, "Liability Management of (Non-Oil Sands) Oil and Gas Infrastructure," released on March 23, 2023.

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:57:10 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3946 Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, staff Lawyer at the Public Interest Law Clinic, University of Calgary, about the report of Alberta Auditor General Doug Wylie, "Liability Management of (Non-Oil Sands) Oil and Gas Infrastructure," released on March 23, 2023.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Greenpeace files federal competition complaint over oil sands ad campaign 157 157 Greenpeace files federal competition complaint over oil sands ad campaign full 8d42267f-630e-4a46-964c-e804e5da36fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef6689e5 Markham interviews Keith Stewart  of Greenpeace Canada, which is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate claims made by the Pathway Alliance's “Let’s clear the air” campaign. 

Pathways Alliance provided the following comment by email: "We will take the necessary time to review the complaint and will not be speaking directly to it at this time. What I can say is our campaign acknowledges the oil sands represent a significant share of our country’s emissions and that we must work collaboratively, including with governments, to achieve our goal of net zero from operations and deliver the world’s preferred barrel of responsibly produced oil. We will continue to speak on behalf of one of Canada’s most important industries and show how we’re addressing the climate challenge."

]]> Markham interviews Keith Stewart  of Greenpeace Canada, which is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate claims made by the Pathway Alliance's “Let’s clear the air” campaign. 

Pathways Alliance provided the following comment by email: "We will take the necessary time to review the complaint and will not be speaking directly to it at this time. What I can say is our campaign acknowledges the oil sands represent a significant share of our country’s emissions and that we must work collaboratively, including with governments, to achieve our goal of net zero from operations and deliver the world’s preferred barrel of responsibly produced oil. We will continue to speak on behalf of one of Canada’s most important industries and show how we’re addressing the climate challenge."

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:13:07 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1284 Markham interviews Keith Stewart  of Greenpeace Canada, which is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate claims made by the Pathway Alliance's “Let’s clear the air” campaign. 

Pathways Alliance provided the following comment by email: "We will take the necessary time to review the complaint and will not be speaking directly to it at this time. What I can say is our campaign acknowledges the oil sands represent a significant share of our country’s emissions and that we must work collaboratively, including with governments, to achieve our goal of net zero from operations and deliver the world’s preferred barrel of responsibly produced oil. We will continue to speak on behalf of one of Canada’s most important industries and show how we’re addressing the climate challenge."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Opportunities, challenges for European hydrogen 156 156 Opportunities, challenges for European hydrogen full 3eeea8cc-a482-464c-9781-4c3692078e51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0552b4ff Markham interviews Alex Barnes, Visiting Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, author of “The EU Hydrogen and Gas Decarbonisation Package: help or hindrance for the development of a European hydrogen market?”

]]> Markham interviews Alex Barnes, Visiting Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, author of “The EU Hydrogen and Gas Decarbonisation Package: help or hindrance for the development of a European hydrogen market?”

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:25:41 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1627 Markham interviews Alex Barnes, Visiting Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, author of “The EU Hydrogen and Gas Decarbonisation Package: help or hindrance for the development of a European hydrogen market?”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta geophysicist on Kearl leak/spill, regulatory reform 155 155 Alberta geophysicist on Kearl leak/spill, regulatory reform full 41da558c-a510-4da9-b81f-71bf27625b96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1236e3a Markham interviews Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geophysicist and Life-Cycle (Liability) Management Developer who has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry under the Alberta Energy Regulator’s rules.

]]> Markham interviews Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geophysicist and Life-Cycle (Liability) Management Developer who has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry under the Alberta Energy Regulator’s rules.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:24:26 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2871 Markham interviews Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geophysicist and Life-Cycle (Liability) Management Developer who has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry under the Alberta Energy Regulator’s rules.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Electric federalism: How to grow Canadian power grids 2x-3x by 2050 154 154 Electric federalism: How to grow Canadian power grids 2x-3x by 2050 full 73365390-c897-465b-9ce5-10eceb381c2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/803bf7a2 Markham interviews economist Jason Dion, senior research director, Canadian Climate Institute, about the 

oped, "Electric federalism: An idea whose time has come."


]]> Markham interviews economist Jason Dion, senior research director, Canadian Climate Institute, about the 

oped, "Electric federalism: An idea whose time has come."


]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:52:54 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1610 Markham interviews economist Jason Dion, senior research director, Canadian Climate Institute, about the 

oped, "Electric federalism: An idea whose time has come."


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Latin America's wind and solar potential off the charts 153 153 Latin America's wind and solar potential off the charts full 9dd5f6c1-2561-422b-ab66-be9751e70c84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/716ad89c Markham interviews Kasandra O'Malia, Project Manager, with Global Energy Monitor, co-authors of “Race to the Top: Latin America 2023”

]]> Markham interviews Kasandra O'Malia, Project Manager, with Global Energy Monitor, co-authors of “Race to the Top: Latin America 2023”

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:50:28 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1431 Markham interviews Kasandra O'Malia, Project Manager, with Global Energy Monitor, co-authors of “Race to the Top: Latin America 2023”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energy as a technology vs. energy as a commodity 152 152 Energy as a technology vs. energy as a commodity full b94a75a6-b53d-4d0f-bfe2-6f4e6274a577 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d1184c5 Markham interviews Mike Andrade, CEO, Toronto-based Morgan Solar. He is a professional engineer with over 30 years’ experience working with dozens of the technology firms.

]]> Markham interviews Mike Andrade, CEO, Toronto-based Morgan Solar. He is a professional engineer with over 30 years’ experience working with dozens of the technology firms.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:49:11 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1162 Markham interviews Mike Andrade, CEO, Toronto-based Morgan Solar. He is a professional engineer with over 30 years’ experience working with dozens of the technology firms.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US Ambassador Peter Pham on minerals shortage for clean energy tech 151 151 US Ambassador Peter Pham on minerals shortage for clean energy tech full f27887d6-7c28-4de1-a10f-cc70addb5c08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d307a077 Markham interviews Former U.S. Special Envoy for the Sahel Region of Africa J. Peter Pham’s recent op-ed “A Wake-Up Call for Green Energy Dreams” outlined how the United States can wean itself from dependence on China and other rivals for critical minerals that power our renewable energy infrastructure. Amb. Pham is a ​​distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council and a senior advisor at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy.

]]> Markham interviews Former U.S. Special Envoy for the Sahel Region of Africa J. Peter Pham’s recent op-ed “A Wake-Up Call for Green Energy Dreams” outlined how the United States can wean itself from dependence on China and other rivals for critical minerals that power our renewable energy infrastructure. Amb. Pham is a ​​distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council and a senior advisor at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:48:25 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1784 Markham interviews Former U.S. Special Envoy for the Sahel Region of Africa J. Peter Pham’s recent op-ed “A Wake-Up Call for Green Energy Dreams” outlined how the United States can wean itself from dependence on China and other rivals for critical minerals that power our renewable energy infrastructure. Amb. Pham is a ​​distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council and a senior advisor at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Book interview: 'Anger and Angst: Jason Kenney’s Legacy and Alberta’s Right. 150 150 Book interview: 'Anger and Angst: Jason Kenney’s Legacy and Alberta’s Right. full ca09fd73-01ce-4239-a298-c302f7afc8a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a986a651 Collection of 22 essays edited by Trevor Harrison, professor at the University of Lethbridge, and Ricardo Acuna, executive director of Parkland Institute. Available from Black Rose Press www.blackrosebooks.com

]]> Collection of 22 essays edited by Trevor Harrison, professor at the University of Lethbridge, and Ricardo Acuna, executive director of Parkland Institute. Available from Black Rose Press www.blackrosebooks.com

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:45:18 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2815 Collection of 22 essays edited by Trevor Harrison, professor at the University of Lethbridge, and Ricardo Acuna, executive director of Parkland Institute. Available from Black Rose Press www.blackrosebooks.com

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta Energy Regulator is captured by oil and gas. Now what? 149 149 Alberta Energy Regulator is captured by oil and gas. Now what? full 793d568c-8b5c-4c07-b2f3-066f129cb9f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/707c7e29 Markham interviews Jason MacLean, assistant professor of law at the University of New Brunswick and an expert on environmental law.

]]> Markham interviews Jason MacLean, assistant professor of law at the University of New Brunswick and an expert on environmental law.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:06:35 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2665 Markham interviews Jason MacLean, assistant professor of law at the University of New Brunswick and an expert on environmental law.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Has community solar's time arrived? 148 148 Has community solar's time arrived? full b7afa313-ef74-468a-a1ca-6d8f6ea92ebc https://share.transistor.fm/s/979d34d7 Markham interviews Kacie Peters and Peter Protopappas with US solar provider Pivot Energy about why community solar should be a critical piece of the decarbonization puzzle.

]]> Markham interviews Kacie Peters and Peter Protopappas with US solar provider Pivot Energy about why community solar should be a critical piece of the decarbonization puzzle.

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:01:45 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2154 Markham interviews Kacie Peters and Peter Protopappas with US solar provider Pivot Energy about why community solar should be a critical piece of the decarbonization puzzle.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Big Oil's big lobby on Parliament Hill 147 147 Big Oil's big lobby on Parliament Hill full 0f7bb974-e5ed-422c-b579-c84d02471215 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53fa119c Markham interviews Xavier Richer Vis with the Investigative Journalism Foundation and Cloe Logan of the National Observer, co-authors of “Big Oil lobbyists outgun environmentalists with access to most powerful federal ministries.”

]]> Markham interviews Xavier Richer Vis with the Investigative Journalism Foundation and Cloe Logan of the National Observer, co-authors of “Big Oil lobbyists outgun environmentalists with access to most powerful federal ministries.”

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:25:55 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1569 Markham interviews Xavier Richer Vis with the Investigative Journalism Foundation and Cloe Logan of the National Observer, co-authors of “Big Oil lobbyists outgun environmentalists with access to most powerful federal ministries.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Budget reveals BC short on clean energy industrial strategy, policy 146 146 Budget reveals BC short on clean energy industrial strategy, policy full 06c049f7-dd91-4b55-a54b-d946657aff03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e22c42c Markham interviews Mark Zacharias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> Markham interviews Mark Zacharias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:14:54 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1453 Markham interviews Mark Zacharias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Radical 'Take Back Alberta' group dominates UCP 145 145 Radical 'Take Back Alberta' group dominates UCP full cfa7425e-a1f7-40cc-bfaa-1bd475a14e4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9cabbbf Markham interviews Duane Bratt, professor of political science, Mount Royal University, about "Take Back Alberta wields 'disproportionate' power in provincial politics."

]]> Markham interviews Duane Bratt, professor of political science, Mount Royal University, about "Take Back Alberta wields 'disproportionate' power in provincial politics."

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:45:07 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1254 Markham interviews Duane Bratt, professor of political science, Mount Royal University, about "Take Back Alberta wields 'disproportionate' power in provincial politics."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Texas plans a hydrogen hub 144 144 Texas plans a hydrogen hub full bcc2e124-50e7-4f7b-9b3b-e3cbaa7131aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/f87d197c Markham interviews Paul Doucette, University of Houston Energy’s Hydrogen Program Officer.

]]> Markham interviews Paul Doucette, University of Houston Energy’s Hydrogen Program Officer.

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:07:22 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2196 Markham interviews Paul Doucette, University of Houston Energy’s Hydrogen Program Officer.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Corrupt system leads to oil sands tailings ponds leaks, spills 143 143 Corrupt system leads to oil sands tailings ponds leaks, spills full fccd3dfb-9176-4175-bf00-3219536244e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88c5d136 Markham interviews Mandy Olsgard, independent toxicologist and risk assessor about the 2022 release of industrial wastewater and the Feb. 4 spill of 5.3 million litres of wastewater from a storage pond at Imperial Oil's Kearl oil sands plant.

]]> Markham interviews Mandy Olsgard, independent toxicologist and risk assessor about the 2022 release of industrial wastewater and the Feb. 4 spill of 5.3 million litres of wastewater from a storage pond at Imperial Oil's Kearl oil sands plant.

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:47:52 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2663 Markham interviews Mandy Olsgard, independent toxicologist and risk assessor about the 2022 release of industrial wastewater and the Feb. 4 spill of 5.3 million litres of wastewater from a storage pond at Imperial Oil's Kearl oil sands plant.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Finally, a technology to clean up toxic oil sands tailings ponds? 142 142 Finally, a technology to clean up toxic oil sands tailings ponds? full db0b5a1f-0241-4111-91fb-d744beed2753 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19d3751a Markham interviews Dr. Vikramaditya Yadav, associate professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of British Columbia and CEO and co-founder of Vancouver-based Tersa, a startup specializing in carbon-neutral solutions for remediating mining waste and recovering metals

]]> Markham interviews Dr. Vikramaditya Yadav, associate professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of British Columbia and CEO and co-founder of Vancouver-based Tersa, a startup specializing in carbon-neutral solutions for remediating mining waste and recovering metals

]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:32:10 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2407 Markham interviews Dr. Vikramaditya Yadav, associate professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of British Columbia and CEO and co-founder of Vancouver-based Tersa, a startup specializing in carbon-neutral solutions for remediating mining waste and recovering metals

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canadian fleet managers eying zero-emission big trucks 141 141 Canadian fleet managers eying zero-emission big trucks full 05791a58-a7c4-4c47-88b9-0094217aae94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee04b861 Markham interviews Darren Plested, partner in Deloitte’s Future of Transportation and Mobility, new report, “Electrified fleets pave the way to emissions reduction.”

]]> Markham interviews Darren Plested, partner in Deloitte’s Future of Transportation and Mobility, new report, “Electrified fleets pave the way to emissions reduction.”

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:00:51 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2183 Markham interviews Darren Plested, partner in Deloitte’s Future of Transportation and Mobility, new report, “Electrified fleets pave the way to emissions reduction.”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The home's role in the electrification of everything 140 140 The home's role in the electrification of everything full 3f1c7cf2-b485-4629-a0cc-8363fc1b156d https://share.transistor.fm/s/472aaf04 Markham interviews US-based Matt Ferrell, creator of the Still To Be Determined Podcast and popular Youtube channel Undecided with Matt Ferrell (1.1 million subscribers).

]]> Markham interviews US-based Matt Ferrell, creator of the Still To Be Determined Podcast and popular Youtube channel Undecided with Matt Ferrell (1.1 million subscribers).

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:20:44 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1992 Markham interviews US-based Matt Ferrell, creator of the Still To Be Determined Podcast and popular Youtube channel Undecided with Matt Ferrell (1.1 million subscribers).

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Euro-Nazis, Canadian conservatives, and oil/gas tribal politics 139 139 Euro-Nazis, Canadian conservatives, and oil/gas tribal politics full 807cd152-4732-45d9-addb-9d8084f94f2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0af0ef0 Markham interviews Max Fawcett, lead columnist for the National Observer and host of the Maxed Out podcast, about his recent column, Pierre Poilievre has to choose between the convoy and Canada.

]]> Markham interviews Max Fawcett, lead columnist for the National Observer and host of the Maxed Out podcast, about his recent column, Pierre Poilievre has to choose between the convoy and Canada.

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:36:22 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3161 Markham interviews Max Fawcett, lead columnist for the National Observer and host of the Maxed Out podcast, about his recent column, Pierre Poilievre has to choose between the convoy and Canada.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada must match US clean energy subsidies 138 138 Canada must match US clean energy subsidies full 8bf78ade-115e-4ff4-a4d5-5d5667d4c7c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68fd2409 Markham interviews Michael Bernstein, head of Clean Prosperity, and a co-author of “Creating a Canadian Advantage Policies to help Canada compete for low-carbon investment.”

Link:  https://cleanprosperity.ca/new-data-shows-what-canada-can-do-to-compete-for-low-carbon-investment/

]]> Markham interviews Michael Bernstein, head of Clean Prosperity, and a co-author of “Creating a Canadian Advantage Policies to help Canada compete for low-carbon investment.”

Link:  https://cleanprosperity.ca/new-data-shows-what-canada-can-do-to-compete-for-low-carbon-investment/

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:49:06 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3067 Markham interviews Michael Bernstein, head of Clean Prosperity, and a co-author of “Creating a Canadian Advantage Policies to help Canada compete for low-carbon investment.”

Link:  https://cleanprosperity.ca/new-data-shows-what-canada-can-do-to-compete-for-low-carbon-investment/

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Is Calgary ready to be a regional hydrogen hub? 137 137 Is Calgary ready to be a regional hydrogen hub? full 180689c7-0f7f-46bc-8cd6-6242b30d28fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/8df77e0f Markham interviews Dinara Millington, Western Network Lead at The Transition Accelerator, co-author of the recent report, “Towards A Fuel Hydrogen Economy in the Calgary Region: A Feasibility Study."

]]> Markham interviews Dinara Millington, Western Network Lead at The Transition Accelerator, co-author of the recent report, “Towards A Fuel Hydrogen Economy in the Calgary Region: A Feasibility Study."

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:00:05 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2161 Markham interviews Dinara Millington, Western Network Lead at The Transition Accelerator, co-author of the recent report, “Towards A Fuel Hydrogen Economy in the Calgary Region: A Feasibility Study."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 'Alberta’s Roadmap to the New Energy Economy' released by Pembina Institute 136 136 'Alberta’s Roadmap to the New Energy Economy' released by Pembina Institute full af60933d-caa8-4433-a9fc-a49e1aa15592 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b27f05bc Markham interviews Simon Dyer of the Pembina Institute about the think tank's new study, "Alberta’s Roadmap to the New Energy Economy."

]]> Markham interviews Simon Dyer of the Pembina Institute about the think tank's new study, "Alberta’s Roadmap to the New Energy Economy."

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:43:13 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2371 Markham interviews Simon Dyer of the Pembina Institute about the think tank's new study, "Alberta’s Roadmap to the New Energy Economy."

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US journalist Gregor MacDonald talks energy transition 135 135 US journalist Gregor MacDonald talks energy transition full ab92e302-9c22-4e71-930a-a8705a693692 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36572277 Markham interviews Gregor MacDonald, a freelance journalist who covers cities, climate, and energy. He is also author of The Gregor Letter about the economics of energy transition, which you can find on Substack. He joined us from Portland, Oregon. 

]]> Markham interviews Gregor MacDonald, a freelance journalist who covers cities, climate, and energy. He is also author of The Gregor Letter about the economics of energy transition, which you can find on Substack. He joined us from Portland, Oregon. 

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 06:59:14 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3724 Markham interviews Gregor MacDonald, a freelance journalist who covers cities, climate, and energy. He is also author of The Gregor Letter about the economics of energy transition, which you can find on Substack. He joined us from Portland, Oregon. 

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Preparing for energy revolution: Impact on utilities of US Inflation Reduction Act 134 134 Preparing for energy revolution: Impact on utilities of US Inflation Reduction Act full ed398bbc-7b16-4262-a8b2-7960e5ae976b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e38bc3fa Markham interviews Michael Jung, Executive Director of the ICF Climate Center, former cleantech executive, and author of "5 actions for utilities to prepare for IRA impacts.” 


]]> Markham interviews Michael Jung, Executive Director of the ICF Climate Center, former cleantech executive, and author of "5 actions for utilities to prepare for IRA impacts.” 


]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:04:52 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3263 Markham interviews Michael Jung, Executive Director of the ICF Climate Center, former cleantech executive, and author of "5 actions for utilities to prepare for IRA impacts.” 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Can the US power grid handle the EV tsunami? 133 133 Can the US power grid handle the EV tsunami? full 1f0840f6-ab9e-4f83-8913-de6d0112508f https://share.transistor.fm/s/12e65468 Dr. Kaushik Rajashekara, Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of Houston, recipient of the 2022 Global Energy Prize (the highest international award in the energy sector), and member of the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Inventors.

]]> Dr. Kaushik Rajashekara, Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of Houston, recipient of the 2022 Global Energy Prize (the highest international award in the energy sector), and member of the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Inventors.

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:01:51 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1561 Dr. Kaushik Rajashekara, Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of Houston, recipient of the 2022 Global Energy Prize (the highest international award in the energy sector), and member of the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Inventors.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Using public funds to "crowd-in" private capital for clean energy investments 132 132 Using public funds to "crowd-in" private capital for clean energy investments full af33a1df-e540-49ea-9225-91927b492f35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4eaa947 Markham interviews Marisa Beck, clean growth director, Canadian Climate Institute, about the launch of the first publications in the Institute's Mobilizing Private Capital to Support Canada’s Clean Growth research series. 


]]> Markham interviews Marisa Beck, clean growth director, Canadian Climate Institute, about the launch of the first publications in the Institute's Mobilizing Private Capital to Support Canada’s Clean Growth research series. 


]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:08:39 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2871 Markham interviews Marisa Beck, clean growth director, Canadian Climate Institute, about the launch of the first publications in the Institute's Mobilizing Private Capital to Support Canada’s Clean Growth research series. 


]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No With TIER changes, Alberta ready to hit 2030 oil/gas climate targets 131 131 With TIER changes, Alberta ready to hit 2030 oil/gas climate targets full 18621565-3d79-4c29-982b-541297a09de5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/737ead6a Markham interviews Scott MacDougall, senior advisor with the Pembina Institute focused on carbon pricing, oil and gas, and carbon capture utilization and storage.

]]> Markham interviews Scott MacDougall, senior advisor with the Pembina Institute focused on carbon pricing, oil and gas, and carbon capture utilization and storage.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:04:50 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1539 Markham interviews Scott MacDougall, senior advisor with the Pembina Institute focused on carbon pricing, oil and gas, and carbon capture utilization and storage.

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No BC LNG: More evidence there is no business case for expansion 130 130 BC LNG: More evidence there is no business case for expansion full 9463aaa7-0a81-49f9-b6cd-ff6317dafd40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60f0bc2e Markham interviews Andy Hira, professor of political science at Simon Fraser University, head of the Clean Energy Research Group, and lead author of “BC’s LNG Play: Reasonable Transition Fuel or Environmental Disaster?”

]]> Markham interviews Andy Hira, professor of political science at Simon Fraser University, head of the Clean Energy Research Group, and lead author of “BC’s LNG Play: Reasonable Transition Fuel or Environmental Disaster?”

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:54:20 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2087 Markham interviews Andy Hira, professor of political science at Simon Fraser University, head of the Clean Energy Research Group, and lead author of “BC’s LNG Play: Reasonable Transition Fuel or Environmental Disaster?”

]]> energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada's clean energy industrial strategy lags robust USA approach 129 129 Canada's clean energy industrial strategy lags robust USA approach full a08e68c0-17c6-4fab-8891-3ed36714de2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dacdd9b Link:  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-canada-needs-its-own-bold-industrial-strategy-the-us-cannot-keep/

]]> Link:  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-canada-needs-its-own-bold-industrial-strategy-the-us-cannot-keep/

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:37:01 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1631 Markham interviews Robert Asselin, Senior Vice President, Policy – Business Council of Canada, Globe and Mail op-ed, “Canada needs its own bold industrial strategy – the U.S. cannot keep carrying us.” Markham interviews Robert Asselin, Senior Vice President, Policy – Business Council of Canada, Globe and Mail op-ed, “Canada needs its own bold industrial strategy – the U.S. cannot keep carrying us.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Is there a business case for LNG in Canada? 128 128 Is there a business case for LNG in Canada? full 58da014f-27c9-42e4-af4d-cb3a1e23b382 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2364263 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:15:31 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1884 Markham interviews Dr. Chris Bataille, economist and energy economics modeller. Markham interviews Dr. Chris Bataille, economist and energy economics modeller. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energy technology disrupting global economy 127 127 Energy technology disrupting global economy full 306ec600-c657-4f27-a8d8-ff66200b9465 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38875f32 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:40:55 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2305 Markham interviews Dr. Gregory Nemet, professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs. Markham interviews Dr. Gregory Nemet, professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Challenges, opportunities of scaling Canadian clean technologies 126 126 Challenges, opportunities of scaling Canadian clean technologies full 1b8c61b8-2563-4214-a766-e8b73a064e65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d72bd3dc Link to the Deloitte report:  https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/scaling-solutions-accelerating-the-commercialization-of-made-in-canada-clean-technology.html

]]> Link to the Deloitte report:  https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/scaling-solutions-accelerating-the-commercialization-of-made-in-canada-clean-technology.html

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:33:13 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3638 Markham interviews Karen Hamberg, partner in financial advisory and national clean technology leader for Deloitte Canada, about the new report, Scaling Solutions: Accelerating the commercialization of made-in-Canada clean technology." Markham interviews Karen Hamberg, partner in financial advisory and national clean technology leader for Deloitte Canada, about the new report, Scaling Solutions: Accelerating the commercialization of made-in-Canada clean technology." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US, Canada, Mexico carbon exchange idea 125 125 US, Canada, Mexico carbon exchange idea full 4e31c4ed-5afa-4217-88c3-b767c934e44b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ecde34d Link to paper: "A North American Carbon Exchange."
https://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ERG25-TriLateral-EnergyAgreement.pdf

]]> Link to paper: "A North American Carbon Exchange."
https://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ERG25-TriLateral-EnergyAgreement.pdf

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:55:15 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2302 Markham interviews Dan McFadyen, Executive Fellow at School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, co-author of “North American Carbon Exchange.” Markham interviews Dan McFadyen, Executive Fellow at School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, co-author of “North American Carbon Exchange.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energy transition, COVID-19, Russian militarism trigger global economic transformation 124 124 Energy transition, COVID-19, Russian militarism trigger global economic transformation full f3acb399-ca3e-4ad5-bc3c-4268466d99b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4463c6ec Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:41:55 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3328 Markham interviews Dr. Werner Antweiler, director, Sauder School of Business Prediction Markets, associate professor and chair, Strategy and Business Economics Division, chair in International Trade Policy, University of British Columbia. Markham interviews Dr. Werner Antweiler, director, Sauder School of Business Prediction Markets, associate professor and chair, Strategy and Business Economics Division, chair in International Trade Policy, University of British Columbia. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta has oil/gas industrial strategy and policy, but not for clean energy 123 123 Alberta has oil/gas industrial strategy and policy, but not for clean energy full ad62f809-817e-41e8-b688-907dbfc0e546 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0b23858 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 07:59:23 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1380 Markham interviews Bentley Allan is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and an affiliate of the Environment, Energy, Sustainability, and Health Institute at Johns Hopkins University, as well as a research director at Alberta-based Transition Accelerator. Markham interviews Bentley Allan is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and an affiliate of the Environment, Energy, Sustainability, and Health Institute at Johns Hopkins University, as well as a research director at Alberta-based Transition Accel energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Rest of Canadian economy 30 Mt/year short of emissions targets by 2030 - Part 4 122 122 Rest of Canadian economy 30 Mt/year short of emissions targets by 2030 - Part 4 full 89bc11d7-3d0f-4e64-ac4c-a302ec25fed6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a34165d8 Link to PowerPoint presentation:  "Canada’s Path to Paris Targets: Forecasting Heavy Industry, Agriculture, Electricity, Land Use, Waste and other GHG Emissions in Canada for Period 2019 to 2030."

]]> Link to PowerPoint presentation:  "Canada’s Path to Paris Targets: Forecasting Heavy Industry, Agriculture, Electricity, Land Use, Waste and other GHG Emissions in Canada for Period 2019 to 2030."

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:11:48 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1464 Markham interviews Brian Livingston, executive fellow, School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, who has written an intelligence memo for the CD Howe Institute titled, "Counting Carbon: A Reality Check on Our Emission Reduction Plan." Markham interviews Brian Livingston, executive fellow, School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, who has written an intelligence memo for the CD Howe Institute titled, "Counting Carbon: A Reality Check on Our Emission Reduction Plan." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada's building emissions won't hit 2030 reduction targets - Part 3 121 121 Canada's building emissions won't hit 2030 reduction targets - Part 3 full d7aaa91f-e53a-4b2e-ae61-b5acec034381 https://share.transistor.fm/s/074356f0 Building emissions PowerPoint presentation, "Canada’s Path to Paris Targets: Forecasting Buildings GHG Emissions in Canada for Period 2019 to 2030."

]]> Building emissions PowerPoint presentation, "Canada’s Path to Paris Targets: Forecasting Buildings GHG Emissions in Canada for Period 2019 to 2030."

]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:48:06 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 916 Markham interviews Brian Livingston is an executive fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, who has written a 4-part intelligence memo for the CD Howe Institute titled "Counting Carbon: A Reality Check on Our Emission Reduction Plan." Part 3 is about building emissions. Markham interviews Brian Livingston is an executive fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, who has written a 4-part intelligence memo for the CD Howe Institute titled "Counting Carbon: A Reality Check on Our Emission Reduction energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta could make carbon fibre from bitumen as early as 2026 120 120 Alberta could make carbon fibre from bitumen as early as 2026 full 451ead5d-bc1d-4f22-8e21-4a1b92b79cc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/068ca111 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:44:11 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1014 Markham interviews Dr. Paolo Bomben, senior manager, Clean Technology Development, in the Clean Resources division of Alberta Innovates, about the Carbon Grand Fibre Challenge. Markham interviews Dr. Paolo Bomben, senior manager, Clean Technology Development, in the Clean Resources division of Alberta Innovates, about the Carbon Grand Fibre Challenge. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canadian oil/gas GHG cuts will miss 2030 targets by 33 Mt/yr - Part 2 119 119 Canadian oil/gas GHG cuts will miss 2030 targets by 33 Mt/yr - Part 2 full 4404cdea-76a6-4b0a-a40c-3dadeb38c3b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c05a829 Link to PowerPoint presentation:  https://www.cdhowe.org/sites/default/files/2022-12/Forecasting%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20GHG%20Emissions%20in%20Canada%20for%20Period%202019%20to%202030.pdf

]]> Link to PowerPoint presentation:  https://www.cdhowe.org/sites/default/files/2022-12/Forecasting%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20GHG%20Emissions%20in%20Canada%20for%20Period%202019%20to%202030.pdf

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:54:33 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1632 Markham interviews Brian Livingston, executive fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, about Part 2 (oil and gas) of his 4-part CD Howe intelligence memo, "Counting Carbon: A Reality Check on Our Emission Reduction Plan," titled "Canada’s Path to Paris Targets: Forecasting Oil and Gas GHG Emissions in Canada for Period 2019 to 2030." Markham interviews Brian Livingston, executive fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, about Part 2 (oil and gas) of his 4-part CD Howe intelligence memo, "Counting Carbon: A Reality Check on Our Emission Reduction Plan," title energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Oil and gas no longer driving prosperity in Alberta - CD Howe Institute 118 118 Oil and gas no longer driving prosperity in Alberta - CD Howe Institute full 5d0340d4-9839-40c4-8b53-980d9084c211 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1f0ea80 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:45:02 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1288 Markham interviews economist Glen Hodgson, a fellow in-residence at CD Howe Institute, who coauthored with Charles St-Arnaud, chief economist at Alberta Central, the Dec. 19 intelligence memo: "The Oilpatch is Gushing Money. Where’s the Boom?" Markham interviews economist Glen Hodgson, a fellow in-residence at CD Howe Institute, who coauthored with Charles St-Arnaud, chief economist at Alberta Central, the Dec. 19 intelligence memo: "The Oilpatch is Gushing Money. Where’s the Boom?" energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada unlikely to hit transportation GHG targets by 2030 - Part 1 117 117 Canada unlikely to hit transportation GHG targets by 2030 - Part 1 full 0ea2f299-73a4-4b26-95cd-0cf463826501 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfb9ced9 PowerPoint presentation with data, graphs, etc - Canada’s Path to Paris Targets: Forecasting Transportation GHG Emissions in Canada for Period 2019 to 2030

Link:  https://www.cdhowe.org/sites/default/files/2022-12/Forecasting%20Transportation%20GHG%20Emissions%20in%20Canada%20for%20Period%202019%20to%202030.pdf

]]> PowerPoint presentation with data, graphs, etc - Canada’s Path to Paris Targets: Forecasting Transportation GHG Emissions in Canada for Period 2019 to 2030

Link:  https://www.cdhowe.org/sites/default/files/2022-12/Forecasting%20Transportation%20GHG%20Emissions%20in%20Canada%20for%20Period%202019%20to%202030.pdf

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:28:15 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 964 Markham interviews Brian Livingston, executive fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, about Part 1 (transportation) of his 4-part CD Howe intelligence memo, "Counting Carbon: A Reality Check on Our Emission Reduction Plan." Markham interviews Brian Livingston, executive fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, about Part 1 (transportation) of his 4-part CD Howe intelligence memo, "Counting Carbon: A Reality Check on Our Emission Reduction Plan." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 12 Canadian environmental predictions for the New Year 116 116 12 Canadian environmental predictions for the New Year full f3420934-359d-4032-916f-0889bc4233ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/d191350a You can read Tim Gray's blog post that was the basis for this interview: "What’s in store for 2023? Here are our 12 environmental predictions for the new year."

]]> You can read Tim Gray's blog post that was the basis for this interview: "What’s in store for 2023? Here are our 12 environmental predictions for the new year."

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3310 Markham interviews Tim Gray, executive director, Environmental Defence Canada. Markham interviews Tim Gray, executive director, Environmental Defence Canada. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Rapid fossil fuels peak, plateau, and decline already underway 115 115 Rapid fossil fuels peak, plateau, and decline already underway full 1e06c343-5143-4208-84ee-094be5c62ad3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c89fbcb Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:28:37 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3488 Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond, a senior principal in the Strategic Analysis & Engagement Group of the Rocky Mountain Institute, about his team's nascent theory explaining how and why fossil fuels consumption will decline much more rapidly than many think. Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond, a senior principal in the Strategic Analysis & Engagement Group of the Rocky Mountain Institute, about his team's nascent theory explaining how and why fossil fuels consumption will decline much more rapidly than man energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Ontario fumbling electricity policy once again 114 114 Ontario fumbling electricity policy once again full 5bfe13f6-ea4e-4825-962e-537419da36ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e800d85 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:25:53 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2697 Markham interviews Mark Winfield, professor of environmental studies at York University, about the Simultaneous release of three reports last week about Ontario’s electricity system for the future: IESO’s Annual Planning Outlook, Conservation and Demand Management Framework Mid-Term Review, Pathways to Decarbonization. Markham interviews Mark Winfield, professor of environmental studies at York University, about the Simultaneous release of three reports last week about Ontario’s electricity system for the future: IESO’s Annual Planning Outlook, Conservation and Demand M energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Will Canadian oil be the last barrel sold? 113 113 Will Canadian oil be the last barrel sold? full 5011e8eb-2542-4468-acc1-573db2df3807 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fef7aca5 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:11:36 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2006 Markham interviews development economist Aaron Cosbey with the International Institute for Sustainable Development about his team’s brief, “Why Canada Is Unlikely to Sell the Last Barrel of Oil.” Markham interviews development economist Aaron Cosbey with the International Institute for Sustainable Development about his team’s brief, “Why Canada Is Unlikely to Sell the Last Barrel of Oil.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New study shows oil sands are low-cost, competitive producer 112 112 New study shows oil sands are low-cost, competitive producer full a0204084-e5fa-4fa8-9821-3b2151aadba7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec5877c8 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:56:58 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2717 Markham interviews Kent Fellows, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, about his new CD Howe paper, "Last Barrel Standing? Confronting the Myth of “High-Cost” Canadian Oil Sands Production." Markham interviews Kent Fellows, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, about his new CD Howe paper, "Last Barrel Standing? Confronting the Myth of “High-Cost” Canadian Oil Sands Production." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How one venture capitalist supports battery startups 111 111 How one venture capitalist supports battery startups full 46cef678-e49d-4f22-96d0-df41faf5e11d https://share.transistor.fm/s/cac6f595 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:26:03 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2667 Markham interviews James Frith, principal, Volta Energy Technologies, and former head of BloombergNEF energy storage analysis. Markham interviews James Frith, principal, Volta Energy Technologies, and former head of BloombergNEF energy storage analysis. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta tightens industrial emitter carbon tax, but is it enough? 110 110 Alberta tightens industrial emitter carbon tax, but is it enough? full 43d9b3ef-097c-4566-b829-aa9bb6f77feb https://share.transistor.fm/s/dde7cf60 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:52:23 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2686 Markham interviews Scott MacDougall, a senior advisor with the Pembina Institute focused on carbon pricing, about the improvements to Alberta's TIER industrial emitter carbon tax announced recently. Markham interviews Scott MacDougall, a senior advisor with the Pembina Institute focused on carbon pricing, about the improvements to Alberta's TIER industrial emitter carbon tax announced recently. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Oil demand to begin long-term decline this decade...what does this mean for Canada? 109 109 Oil demand to begin long-term decline this decade...what does this mean for Canada? full c9cf41af-f717-4567-b459-3ce60f06bddb https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7ddf13c Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:05:21 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2365 Markham interviews Janetta McKenzie, Senior Analyst at the Pembina Institute and author of "The future of oil in the energy transition." Markham interviews Janetta McKenzie, Senior Analyst at the Pembina Institute and author of "The future of oil in the energy transition." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New energy security concerns accelerate global energy transition 108 108 New energy security concerns accelerate global energy transition full b330e586-f230-42bf-b889-bff1688968aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf42e4ac Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:01:57 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2305 Markham interviews Samantha Gross, director of Brookings Institute’s Energy Security and Climate Initiative. Markham interviews Samantha Gross, director of Brookings Institute’s Energy Security and Climate Initiative. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Zinc-ion batteries ready to dominate stationary storage? 107 107 Zinc-ion batteries ready to dominate stationary storage? full 9b8b23e5-c1ed-4155-be72-dc965ecec247 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20850dc5 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:33 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2421 Markham interviews Ryan Brown, CEO of Halifax-based zinc-ion battery developer Salient Energy. Markham interviews Ryan Brown, CEO of Halifax-based zinc-ion battery developer Salient Energy. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Climate scientist explains sea level rise 106 106 Climate scientist explains sea level rise full 0359ff3c-dd3f-4ce8-a161-8f60ebef47f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00cc118a Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:21:20 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2152 Markham Hislop interviews Dr. Denis Gilbert, a climate scientist who has been active on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, but recently retired from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and hung out his own shingle, Denis Gilbert Scientifik. Markham Hislop interviews Dr. Denis Gilbert, a climate scientist who has been active on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, but recently retired from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and hung out his own shingle, Denis Gilbert Scientifik. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Smith's Alberta Sovereignty Act ploughing same field as Trump 105 105 Smith's Alberta Sovereignty Act ploughing same field as Trump full 990f5760-510b-4ad8-8255-df298066ad66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/410cb316 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:48:54 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2223 Markham interviews Martin Olszynski, University of Calgary law professor about Premier Danielle Smith's "Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act." Markham interviews Martin Olszynski, University of Calgary law professor about Premier Danielle Smith's "Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Rush is on to create North American EV battery supply chain 104 104 Rush is on to create North American EV battery supply chain full bea61a1a-00c2-434c-968e-5da205ce9682 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0048fcd Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:20:46 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1534 Markham interviews Connor Hund, chief operating officer at NanoGraf, an advanced battery material company located in Chicago, Illinois. Markham interviews Connor Hund, chief operating officer at NanoGraf, an advanced battery material company located in Chicago, Illinois. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Corporate Knights Magazine's “The price of making peace with nature" 103 103 Corporate Knights Magazine's “The price of making peace with nature" full 0254fca8-289a-436c-84bd-77877fbdddea https://share.transistor.fm/s/466b53f2 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:13:58 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2506 Markham interviews Ralph Torrie, research director at Corporate Knights magazine, about the magazine's Climate and Economic Renewal Plan. Markham interviews Ralph Torrie, research director at Corporate Knights magazine, about the magazine's Climate and Economic Renewal Plan. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The electric transportation challenge for Canadian auto parts suppliers 102 102 The electric transportation challenge for Canadian auto parts suppliers full 3642bb8d-6ddb-4182-814f-475379a39825 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a739b650 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:45:44 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2402 Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, president of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association about The Arrow, the first Canadian build concept EV and many other topics in this wide-ranging conversation. Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, president of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association about The Arrow, the first Canadian build concept EV and many other topics in this wide-ranging conversation. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Calgary ER doc: How to protect kids from flu, COVID-19, RSV 101 101 Calgary ER doc: How to protect kids from flu, COVID-19, RSV full f1562a7f-0e8f-41b0-8777-f9a9816f4a87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1c305c8 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:05:37 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1662 Markham interviews Dr. Joe Vipond, an outspoken Calgary ER physician, who explains what parents can do to protect their children the flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Markham interviews Dr. Joe Vipond, an outspoken Calgary ER physician, who explains what parents can do to protect their children the flu, COVID-19, and RSV. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Paranoid populism and the rise of "disinformation nations" - with Justin Ling 100 100 Paranoid populism and the rise of "disinformation nations" - with Justin Ling full f00b9675-cd89-49d2-9149-ae74ea8a92ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/37219679 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:18:39 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3109 Markham interviews freelance investigative journalist Justin Ling, author of the substack "Bug-eyed and Shameless," about his latest missive, "The Disinformation Nations: The world information wars are ramping up, and we're not ready to fight." Markham interviews freelance investigative journalist Justin Ling, author of the substack "Bug-eyed and Shameless," about his latest missive, "The Disinformation Nations: The world information wars are ramping up, and we're not ready to fight." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 10 Principles for policymaking in the energy transition 99 99 10 Principles for policymaking in the energy transition full 81c6e915-84fe-4476-a5a5-60476e4cb874 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30593c67 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:18:16 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1587 Markham interviews Dr. Cristina Peñasco, lecturer Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge and an author of "10 Principles for policymaking in the energy transition: Lessons from experience," which was undertaken by the Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition project at Exeter University. Markham interviews Dr. Cristina Peñasco, lecturer Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge and an author of "10 Principles for policymaking in the energy transition: Lessons from experience," which was undertaken by energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Oil sands makes pitch to be part of low-carbon future 98 98 Oil sands makes pitch to be part of low-carbon future full 86ce8835-004a-4c6a-8204-6c681595a455 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebc688b2 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:01:05 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1416 Markham interviews Mark Cameron, Vice-President, External Relations, Oil Sands Net-Zero by 2050 Pathways Alliance. He was recently in Egypt at COP27. Markham interviews Mark Cameron, Vice-President, External Relations, Oil Sands Net-Zero by 2050 Pathways Alliance. He was recently in Egypt at COP27. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Oil demand peaks in 2030, but much slower decline than anticipated- BloombergNEF 97 97 Oil demand peaks in 2030, but much slower decline than anticipated- BloombergNEF full d12a8969-d5bc-4141-8ed9-70ce9e7ec0df https://share.transistor.fm/s/68068e84 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:17:36 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2685 Markham interviews David Doherty, head of oil and renewable fuels, BloombergNEF, and head of the team that produced the report titled "Global Oil Outlook: Peak, decline and plateau." Markham interviews David Doherty, head of oil and renewable fuels, BloombergNEF, and head of the team that produced the report titled "Global Oil Outlook: Peak, decline and plateau." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Forget globalization, "regionalization" is the next big thing for Canada, USA 96 96 Forget globalization, "regionalization" is the next big thing for Canada, USA full 7b4df016-4a6b-4537-a576-2867a9010210 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e48d5c6b Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:16:47 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2802 Markham interviews Shannon K. O’Neill, deputy director of studies for the Council on Foreign Relations, and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies. She is the author of “The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter.” Markham interviews Shannon K. O’Neill, deputy director of studies for the Council on Foreign Relations, and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies. She is the author of “The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The 10 Commandments of the Energy Transition 95 95 The 10 Commandments of the Energy Transition full 384f6cf6-4e0e-4b3a-85c4-b129ee23e6ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2a9061b Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:33:32 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2290 Markham interviews Gerard Kreeft, author of “The 10 Commandments of the Energy Transition.” Markham interviews Gerard Kreeft, author of “The 10 Commandments of the Energy Transition.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Energy storage and the electrification of Canada's economy 94 94 Energy storage and the electrification of Canada's economy full 46adf63d-55c1-41de-9442-8885ee88b94f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e46141e Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:31:57 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1289 Markham interviews Justin Rangooni, executive director for Energy Storage Canada, about the organization's new report, "Energy Storage: A Key Pathway to Net Zero in Canada." Markham interviews Justin Rangooni, executive director for Energy Storage Canada, about the organization's new report, "Energy Storage: A Key Pathway to Net Zero in Canada." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Can humanity make it to 1.5 °C? 92 92 Can humanity make it to 1.5 °C? full 831874f7-0838-4242-a046-b1aee1071994 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e255492e Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:01:55 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2277 Markham interviews Karthik Subramanian, a research associate with Lux Research and a co-author of “Can we make it to 1.5 °C? A breakdown of IPCC's climate mitigation plan.” He joined us from Amsterdam. Markham interviews Karthik Subramanian, a research associate with Lux Research and a co-author of “Can we make it to 1.5 °C? A breakdown of IPCC's climate mitigation plan.” He joined us from Amsterdam. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Electrical utilities and micro-grids: disruption is coming 93 93 Electrical utilities and micro-grids: disruption is coming full 1bb04b57-9bc1-4ecb-8077-756a7fcd7baa https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6f013d5 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:59:30 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2730 Markham interviews Mel Bergsneider of Allume Energy, an Australian company with operations in the USA, about micro-grids for multi-family dwellings and how utilities are coping with technology, market, consumer, and regulatory change. Markham interviews Mel Bergsneider of Allume Energy, an Australian company with operations in the USA, about micro-grids for multi-family dwellings and how utilities are coping with technology, market, consumer, and regulatory change. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Long-duration energy storage is ready to save the world 91 91 Long-duration energy storage is ready to save the world full 6d6c3e29-ee2a-45cb-8aea-56eff3702058 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb94528c Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:45:26 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2335 Markham interviews Chloe Herrera, an analyst at Lux Research who leads the Energy Storage team’s coverage of battery technology for electric vehicles and stationary storage. Markham interviews Chloe Herrera, an analyst at Lux Research who leads the Energy Storage team’s coverage of battery technology for electric vehicles and stationary storage. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The argument against hydrogen 90 90 The argument against hydrogen full a891390c-6070-411b-9a29-7d0367078f9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1f07280 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:36:23 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1994 Markham interviews Paul Martin, a chemical engineer with a 30 year history of working with hydrogen and a member of the Hydrogen Science Coalition. Markham interviews Paul Martin, a chemical engineer with a 30 year history of working with hydrogen and a member of the Hydrogen Science Coalition. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada may suffer Europe-style energy crisis without action on electricity 89 89 Canada may suffer Europe-style energy crisis without action on electricity full afd3e182-82b2-4d0b-ab46-37e9fd897c04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fc0bc24 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:21:41 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2642 Markham interviews Colin Guldimann, economist with RBC, and author of “The Price of Power: How to cut Canada's Net Zero electricity bill.” Link to the report: https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/the-price-of-power-how-to-cut-canadas-net-zero-electricity-bill/ Markham interviews Colin Guldimann, economist with RBC, and author of “The Price of Power: How to cut Canada's Net Zero electricity bill.” Link to the report: https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/the-price-of-power-how-to-cut-canadas-net-zero-electricity-bi energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Do hydrogen economics work? Yes, says expert 88 88 Do hydrogen economics work? Yes, says expert full ca435a5e-56ca-4136-a8ac-fb5b853b7c8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a166e303 Link to the report David mentions during the interview: https://transitionaccelerator.ca/techno-economics-of-a-new-hydrogen-value-chain-supporting-heavy-duty-transport/

]]> Link to the report David mentions during the interview: https://transitionaccelerator.ca/techno-economics-of-a-new-hydrogen-value-chain-supporting-heavy-duty-transport/

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 06:11:08 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3455 Markham interviews David Layzell, professor at the University of Calgary and energy systems architect for the non-profit Transition Accelerator. Markham interviews David Layzell, professor at the University of Calgary and energy systems architect for the non-profit Transition Accelerator. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Oil/gas set for much more rapid decline than expected? 87 87 Oil/gas set for much more rapid decline than expected? full c51711a8-74a2-4e2e-b901-5b7ea739e7ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/e11b2525 Link to study:  https://www.cell.com/joule/pdf/S2542-4351(22)00410-X.pdf

]]> Link to study:  https://www.cell.com/joule/pdf/S2542-4351(22)00410-X.pdf

]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:14:09 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2063 Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond, senior principal in the Strategic Analysis & Engagement Group of the Rocky Mountain Institute, based in Colorado, about peak fossil fuel demand and why it matters. Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond, senior principal in the Strategic Analysis & Engagement Group of the Rocky Mountain Institute, based in Colorado, about peak fossil fuel demand and why it matters. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Heavy, medium duty trucks will be electric in near future - US govt lab 86 86 Heavy, medium duty trucks will be electric in near future - US govt lab full af6e3eaa-baf9-4b30-bbb6-2985f2cf315c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2fd2f8d Link:  https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-projects-zero-emissions-medium-and-heavy-duty-electric-trucks-will-be-cheaper-diesel

]]> Link:  https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-projects-zero-emissions-medium-and-heavy-duty-electric-trucks-will-be-cheaper-diesel

]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:29:08 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2131 Markham interviews Matteo Muratori, senior engineer in National Renewable Energy Lab's Center for Integrated Mobility Sciences, and co-author of "Decarbonizing Medium- & Heavy-Duty On-Road Vehicles: Zero-Emission Vehicles Cost Analysis." Markham interviews Matteo Muratori, senior engineer in National Renewable Energy Lab's Center for Integrated Mobility Sciences, and co-author of "Decarbonizing Medium- & Heavy-Duty On-Road Vehicles: Zero-Emission Vehicles Cost Analysis." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Global clean energy capital spending was $750 Billion in 2021, headed higher 85 85 Global clean energy capital spending was $750 Billion in 2021, headed higher full ffd6510a-bac2-45f9-b835-ec2b4a314cfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/800030de Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:07:07 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1322 Markham interviews Ethan Zindler, head of Americas for BloombergNEF and lead author on a new report, "Energy Transition Investment Trends 2022: Tracking global investment in the low-carbon energy transition." Markham interviews Ethan Zindler, head of Americas for BloombergNEF and lead author on a new report, "Energy Transition Investment Trends 2022: Tracking global investment in the low-carbon energy transition." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No IEA says over 50% of global energy workers in Asia...is North America losing clean energy race? 84 84 IEA says over 50% of global energy workers in Asia...is North America losing clean energy race? full 01bb9927-56d2-4f68-aa72-fd22944ce83e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6746345 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:37:56 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1533 Markham interviews Olivia Chen of the International Energy Agency about the recently released World Energy Employment report. Markham interviews Olivia Chen of the International Energy Agency about the recently released World Energy Employment report. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Can Canada get its clean electricity regulation right? 83 83 Can Canada get its clean electricity regulation right? full 06b58afe-b50b-4350-8fc7-be0e371d9cc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/667eb51c Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:43:39 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2128 Markham interviews Dr. Mark Jaccard, director and distinguished professor with the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University, and co-author of the Sept 23 Policy Options article, "Getting Canada’s proposed clean electricity regulations right to reverse our poor climate performance"? Markham interviews Dr. Mark Jaccard, director and distinguished professor with the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University, and co-author of the Sept 23 Policy Options article, "Getting Canada’s proposed clean electricit energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The best battery strategy for North America may surprise you 82 82 The best battery strategy for North America may surprise you full 43afa2e4-8b34-4ee6-9773-3f52279b9721 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc309244 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:40:02 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1852 Markham interviews Dr. Bentley Allan, research director at the Transition Accelerator and an associate professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University. He’s the lead author of “A Roadmap for Canada’s Battery Value Chain: Building a national strategy for critical minerals and green battery metals.” Markham interviews Dr. Bentley Allan, research director at the Transition Accelerator and an associate professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University. He’s the lead author of “A Roadmap for Canada’s Battery Value Chain: Building a national str energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Enough Canadian oil pipelines for now, but shortage looming? 81 81 Enough Canadian oil pipelines for now, but shortage looming? full 1bd3f0b9-0fee-4e8d-958e-73b27c6143fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/698729a7 S&P Global press release, including link to the report, upon which the interview is based:  New Pipeline Projects Appear Enough to Solve Recurring Capacity Constraints for Canadian Crude--But Permanent Relief is Not Guaranteed

]]> S&P Global press release, including link to the report, upon which the interview is based:  New Pipeline Projects Appear Enough to Solve Recurring Capacity Constraints for Canadian Crude--But Permanent Relief is Not Guaranteed

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:09:44 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1308 Markham interviews Kevin Birn, chief analyst, Canadian oil markets, S&P Global Commodity Insights. Markham interviews Kevin Birn, chief analyst, Canadian oil markets, S&P Global Commodity Insights. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada and the "steep decline" of global oil demand 80 80 Canada and the "steep decline" of global oil demand full e6649eae-2698-4c6e-8d17-5cf8b45a7bf5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/470124dc The IISD deep dive upon which the interview is based.

"Peak oil demand is coming soon, says IEA" - Markham's interview with Olivier Lejeune, oil analyst for the International Energy Agency

]]> The IISD deep dive upon which the interview is based.

"Peak oil demand is coming soon, says IEA" - Markham's interview with Olivier Lejeune, oil analyst for the International Energy Agency

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:07:50 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1714 Markham interviews development economist Aaron Cosbey of the International Institute for Sustainable Development about his latest deep dive, “Why Canada Needs to Plan for a Steep Decline in Global Oil Demand.” Markham interviews development economist Aaron Cosbey of the International Institute for Sustainable Development about his latest deep dive, “Why Canada Needs to Plan for a Steep Decline in Global Oil Demand.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Max Fawcett interview: Pierre Poilievre and conservative energy politics 79 79 Max Fawcett interview: Pierre Poilievre and conservative energy politics full bc17b45d-9413-4894-b51c-e338ccd7b643 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6020102d Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:04:41 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2510 Markham interviews Max Fawcett, lead columnist for the National Observer. Markham interviews Max Fawcett, lead columnist for the National Observer. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No California burning: PG&E's epic fail 78 78 California burning: PG&E's epic fail full a1738b4f-a303-4875-b496-f63799fa7aad https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b1ad3e6 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:21:24 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1300 Markham interviews Katherine Blunt, about her new book, "California Burning." She covers renewable energy and utilities for The Wall Street Journal and is a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Markham interviews Katherine Blunt, about her new book, "California Burning." She covers renewable energy and utilities for The Wall Street Journal and is a Pulitzer Prize finalist. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Building Canada's EV battery sector is a sprint, not a marathon 77 77 Building Canada's EV battery sector is a sprint, not a marathon full b0dd1a9b-0a39-4c5d-a360-95931baff284 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26128a88 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:56:03 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1395 Markham interviews Evan Pivnick, Clean energy program manager with Clean Energy Canada, whose new report, “Canada’s New Economic Engine,” explores how Canada can successfully build an EV battery supply chain in order to become a North American battery powerhouse. Markham interviews Evan Pivnick, Clean energy program manager with Clean Energy Canada, whose new report, “Canada’s New Economic Engine,” explores how Canada can successfully build an EV battery supply chain in order to become a North American battery pow energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Did residential batteries save California's power grid? 76 76 Did residential batteries save California's power grid? full b4ec85d0-931f-4956-9689-8406f125c841 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5193d8c Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:53:22 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1758 Markham interviews Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director, California Solar & Storage Association, about the critical role played by rooftop solar and battery storage in supporting California's strained power grid during the crippling heat wave of the first few weeks of September, 2022. Markham interviews Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director, California Solar & Storage Association, about the critical role played by rooftop solar and battery storage in supporting California's strained power grid during the crippling heat wave of energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Building $200 billion of battery factories by 2030 is herculean task 75 75 Building $200 billion of battery factories by 2030 is herculean task full 2a109c03-7a22-4777-bd26-0741c6ec4e6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffc51c76 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:14:44 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1657 Markham interviews Henry Sanderson, Executive Editor, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence and author of the new book, "Volt Rush, the Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green," about why the battery industry needs to invest $200 billion in gigafactories to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage by 2030. Markham interviews Henry Sanderson, Executive Editor, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence and author of the new book, "Volt Rush, the Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green," about why the battery industry needs to invest $200 billion in gigafactories to m energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Can US Inflation Reduction Act accelerate Canada‘s clean energy transition? 74 74 Can US Inflation Reduction Act accelerate Canada‘s clean energy transition? full 2f9ea743-0f27-4914-9f9a-36d64ae0f4a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a122268e Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:42:33 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1522 Markham interviews Rick Smith, president of the Canadian Climate Institute, about his August 15, 2022 op-ed in the Toronto Star titled, “Four ways the Inflation Reduction Act can accelerate Canada‘s clean energy transition.” Markham interviews Rick Smith, president of the Canadian Climate Institute, about his August 15, 2022 op-ed in the Toronto Star titled, “Four ways the Inflation Reduction Act can accelerate Canada‘s clean energy transition.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Solar as the model for technology change in the energy transition 73 73 Solar as the model for technology change in the energy transition full 9491a199-19ad-484b-953e-74208d26344a https://share.transistor.fm/s/63b0e78a Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:28:55 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1932 Markham interviews Prof. Gregory Nemet, professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs, about technology change, the energy transition, and his book, "How Solar Became Cheap: A Model for Low-Carbon Innovation." Markham interviews Prof. Gregory Nemet, professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs, about technology change, the energy transition, and his book, "How Solar Became Cheap: A Model for Low-Carbon Innovation." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New Canadian auto sector strategy from Unifor focuses on EVs 72 72 New Canadian auto sector strategy from Unifor focuses on EVs full c83a4b8b-8b79-41a9-a63f-a52b19b4d42f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec56f710 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:06:17 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2194 Markham interviews Angelo DiCaro, research director for Unifor, Canada's largest private sector union organization, about its new report “Navigating the road ahead – rebuilding Canada’s powerhouse auto sector." Markham interviews Angelo DiCaro, research director for Unifor, Canada's largest private sector union organization, about its new report “Navigating the road ahead – rebuilding Canada’s powerhouse auto sector." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act's effect on US climate policy 71 71 Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act's effect on US climate policy full 763a07da-6435-4108-a3a1-6fc257a68bdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/0eda97b8 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:30:21 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1873 Markham interviews Dr. Neha Patankar, energy modeller and researcher for the REPEAT Project at Princeton University. Markham interviews Dr. Neha Patankar, energy modeller and researcher for the REPEAT Project at Princeton University. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Western Canada's CO2 storage capacity is huge 70 70 Western Canada's CO2 storage capacity is huge full 24854738-8b82-4528-ab0a-85dc04de69fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/a34384cf Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:56:39 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1670 Markham interviews Sean McCoy, assistant professor, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary about a new report from the Transition Accelerator titled, "Review of Carbon-Dioxide Storage Potential in Western Canada: Blue Hydrogen Roadmap to 2050" that he co-authored with Richard Hares and David B. Layzell. Markham interviews Sean McCoy, assistant professor, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary about a new report from the Transition Accelerator titled, "Review of Carbon-Dioxide Storage Potential in Western Canada: Blu energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New study on economics of US advanced nuclear power 69 69 New study on economics of US advanced nuclear power full 0641b54a-18fb-43be-bfb1-891fa0b16b0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/85194d87 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:57:20 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1995 Markham interviews Jonah Messinger, energy analyst, The Breakthrough Institute, co-author of "Advancing Nuclear Energy: Evaluating Deployment, Investment, and Impact In America’s Clean Energy Future." Markham interviews Jonah Messinger, energy analyst, The Breakthrough Institute, co-author of "Advancing Nuclear Energy: Evaluating Deployment, Investment, and Impact In America’s Clean Energy Future." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No US right-wing Atlas Network funding pro-oil and gas activism in Canada 68 68 US right-wing Atlas Network funding pro-oil and gas activism in Canada full d23b1ef6-f4d8-40a3-a8d9-0381a9fb6d50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b49b38c1 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:07:24 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1344 Markham interviews Geoff Dembicki, investigative climate reporter and author of a July 18 Narwhal article, “How a conservative U.S. network undermined Indigenous energy rights in Canada.” He also has a new book, 'The Petroleum Papers' out in September. Markham interviews Geoff Dembicki, investigative climate reporter and author of a July 18 Narwhal article, “How a conservative U.S. network undermined Indigenous energy rights in Canada.” He also has a new book, 'The Petroleum Papers' out in September. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How Alberta oil/gas can decarbonize AND transition to new net-zero products 67 67 How Alberta oil/gas can decarbonize AND transition to new net-zero products full 6fe576ba-df6f-47fe-8bd2-842458e25de3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1a175bc Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:40:09 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1932 Markham interviews economist Chris Bataille about his new paper, "How the sector can decarbonize operations and develop new net zero products," for the Canadian Climate Institute. Link: https://climateinstitute.ca/scoping-papers/ Markham interviews economist Chris Bataille about his new paper, "How the sector can decarbonize operations and develop new net zero products," for the Canadian Climate Institute. Link: https://climateinstitute.ca/scoping-papers/ energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No EV battery swapping taking off in China 66 66 EV battery swapping taking off in China full 7d944091-1453-466d-9b49-891cc197dfe9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ee7d912 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:21:31 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1638 Markham interviews Shazan Siddiqi, technology analyst with the EV team at IDTechEx, about the new report, “Battery Swapping for Electric Vehicles 2022-2032: Technology, Players and Forecasts." Markham interviews Shazan Siddiqi, technology analyst with the EV team at IDTechEx, about the new report, “Battery Swapping for Electric Vehicles 2022-2032: Technology, Players and Forecasts." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Removing carbon from bitumen is cheap, creates valuable feedstock for materials manufacturing 65 65 Removing carbon from bitumen is cheap, creates valuable feedstock for materials manufacturing full e6340e16-e8bc-4b38-a621-e5278e1d5579 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08381428 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:06:27 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1577 Markham interviews Warren Chung, professional engineer and president of Well Resources Inc., located in Calgary about his company's commercially viable process to remove asphaltines and other carbon-intense residue from Alberta oil sands bitumen. Markham interviews Warren Chung, professional engineer and president of Well Resources Inc., located in Calgary about his company's commercially viable process to remove asphaltines and other carbon-intense residue from Alberta oil sands bitumen. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How much should governments own of Canadian power grids? 64 64 How much should governments own of Canadian power grids? full 071149cd-0a42-4456-9544-b4108a6a6f5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebdbeff0 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:25:34 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1275 Markham interviews energy economist Dr. Chris Bataille. Markham interviews energy economist Dr. Chris Bataille. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How Alberta's power grid can be net-zero by 2035 63 63 How Alberta's power grid can be net-zero by 2035 full 0ca4e8ce-a2d5-4cf9-9d2d-9746738735f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04e1ac9f Find more information about the report here:  https://www.aeso.ca/market/net-zero-emissions-pathways/

]]> Find more information about the report here:  https://www.aeso.ca/market/net-zero-emissions-pathways/

]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:49:40 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1892 Markham interviews Miranda Keating-Erickson, vice president, markets for the Alberta Electric System Operator, about its recently released 2022 Net-Zero Emissions Pathways report. Markham interviews Miranda Keating-Erickson, vice president, markets for the Alberta Electric System Operator, about its recently released 2022 Net-Zero Emissions Pathways report. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The good and the bad of Vaclav Smil 62 62 The good and the bad of Vaclav Smil full 7afaa124-9497-4ced-9bd0-3a494839660f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5996f9c9 Mark Jaccard is the author of the 2020 book, “The Citizen's Guide to Climate Success: Overcoming Myths that Hinder Progress.” 

The Financial Post Markham quoted:  https://financialpost.com/opinion/vaclav-smil-why-net-zero-2050-really-wont-work

]]> Mark Jaccard is the author of the 2020 book, “The Citizen's Guide to Climate Success: Overcoming Myths that Hinder Progress.” 

The Financial Post Markham quoted:  https://financialpost.com/opinion/vaclav-smil-why-net-zero-2050-really-wont-work

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:53:00 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2081 Markham interviews Mark Jaccard, head of the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University, about energy transition scholar Vaclav Smil's negative narratives about the current global energy transition. Markham interviews Mark Jaccard, head of the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University, about energy transition scholar Vaclav Smil's negative narratives about the current global energy transition. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Clean energy Marshall Plan needed for developing countries 61 61 Clean energy Marshall Plan needed for developing countries full 30a5171f-4dcb-4dd4-b47a-2ac838a622ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2d2926c Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:49:36 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1563 Markham interviews Dr. Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development with Brookings Institution based in Washington, DC, about his Brookings policy brief: “A Global Sustainability Program: Lessons from the Marshall Plan for addressing climate change" Markham interviews Dr. Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development with Brookings Institution based in Washington, DC, about his Brookings policy brief: “A Global Sustainability Program: Lessons from the energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Global economy more prosperous if we invest in energy transition 60 60 Global economy more prosperous if we invest in energy transition full fb8a2de7-3921-4bb3-a8ea-a935b6b71c66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9094398 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:56:35 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1582 Markham interviews Matthew Stewart, director in the Economics and Financial Advisory group, at Deloitte Canada about the firm's new report, “The Turning Point.” Markham interviews Matthew Stewart, director in the Economics and Financial Advisory group, at Deloitte Canada about the firm's new report, “The Turning Point.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canada's energy minister explains transition challenges, opportunities - exclusive interview 59 59 Canada's energy minister explains transition challenges, opportunities - exclusive interview full 78cd74a5-d41e-43bd-9fbd-26c7bf30314f https://share.transistor.fm/s/43b2dffb Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:45:23 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1377 Markham interviews the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s natural resources minister, about Canada and the global energy transition. They talk about technology disruption, electrifying Canada's economy while doubling or tripling power generation, what the transition means for energy workers, what to do about Alberta and the Canadian oil and gas industry, and the role of hydrogen in the energy future. Markham interviews the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s natural resources minister, about Canada and the global energy transition. They talk about technology disruption, electrifying Canada's economy while doubling or tripling power generation, wha energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Buckle up, the global energy system is being DISRUPTED! 58 58 Buckle up, the global energy system is being DISRUPTED! full 48dbf1ea-34c1-4a8f-90bc-0d7dec905aa3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f7aa12c Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:25:52 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1501 Markham interviews Werner Antweiler, director, Sauder School of Business Prediction Markets, associate professor and chair, Strategy and Business Economics Division, chair in International Trade Policy, University of British Columbia. Markham interviews Werner Antweiler, director, Sauder School of Business Prediction Markets, associate professor and chair, Strategy and Business Economics Division, chair in International Trade Policy, University of British Columbia. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New BloombergNEF forecast shows EVs starting exponential growth 57 57 New BloombergNEF forecast shows EVs starting exponential growth full 4c0901ed-9b3d-4088-b0fe-304cff08bf9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/35af6944 Link to the BloombergNEF study: https://bnef.turtl.co/story/evo-2022/page/1?teaser=yes

]]> Link to the BloombergNEF study: https://bnef.turtl.co/story/evo-2022/page/1?teaser=yes

]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:27:49 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1449 Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, head of advanced transport for BloombergNEF, about Electric Vehicle Outlook 2022. Markham interviews Colin McKerracher, head of advanced transport for BloombergNEF, about Electric Vehicle Outlook 2022. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Technology disruptions leading to a new, more advanced society? 56 56 Technology disruptions leading to a new, more advanced society? full daac8293-8c73-47ac-914e-95c737d954e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/842b2cdb Link to Dr. Ahmed's blog post:  https://rethinkdisruption.com/next-economy-growth-degrowth/

]]> Link to Dr. Ahmed's blog post:  https://rethinkdisruption.com/next-economy-growth-degrowth/

]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 10:26:47 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2700 Markham interviews Dr. Nafeez Ahmed, an award-winning systems theorist, multimedia journalist (VICE, Guardian), communications strategist for over 20 years, and now part of the RethinkX research team. Markham interviews Dr. Nafeez Ahmed, an award-winning systems theorist, multimedia journalist (VICE, Guardian), communications strategist for over 20 years, and now part of the RethinkX research team. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No "How to Be a Climate Optimist," with author Chris Turner 55 55 "How to Be a Climate Optimist," with author Chris Turner full d9001fc8-d9e1-4808-bc0f-ac4d3d883b27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/551d7b56 Fri, 27 May 2022 16:21:51 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2831 Interview with Chris Turner, National Business Book Award winner and author of the new book, “How to Be a Climate Optimist,” which overflows with possibility in a moment of great panic, upheaval and uncertainty over a world on fire. Interview with Chris Turner, National Business Book Award winner and author of the new book, “How to Be a Climate Optimist,” which overflows with possibility in a moment of great panic, upheaval and uncertainty over a world on fire. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Community-owned power utilities electrifying US economy 54 54 Community-owned power utilities electrifying US economy full 923de878-7c6f-46bc-b31f-b78e0bf477a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5274b3ce Tue, 24 May 2022 10:54:14 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1365 Markham interviews Paul Zummo, manager of policy research and analysis, American Public Power Association. Markham interviews Paul Zummo, manager of policy research and analysis, American Public Power Association. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The Big Switch: Why Canada's electricity system must be bigger, cleaner, smarter 53 53 The Big Switch: Why Canada's electricity system must be bigger, cleaner, smarter full 4fd512e5-3115-4b9b-9e49-141b1a563893 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38ecacd0 Wed, 11 May 2022 10:27:35 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3153 Markham interviews economist Jason Dion, Mitigation Research Director, Canadian Climate Institute, about the new report, “The Big Switch.” Making Canada’s electricity system bigger, cleaner, and smarter. Markham interviews economist Jason Dion, Mitigation Research Director, Canadian Climate Institute, about the new report, “The Big Switch.” Making Canada’s electricity system bigger, cleaner, and smarter. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Alberta cleantech could create 170,000 jobs by 2050 52 52 Alberta cleantech could create 170,000 jobs by 2050 full 89a22cb8-2158-41e6-89eb-270e4292ca8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ad99f3e Tue, 03 May 2022 09:40:31 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1438 Markham interviews John Rilett, vice president, innovation and cleantech at The Delphi Group, and one of the authors of the report, “Alberta Energy Transition” for Calgary Economic Development. Markham interviews John Rilett, vice president, innovation and cleantech at The Delphi Group, and one of the authors of the report, “Alberta Energy Transition” for Calgary Economic Development. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Can oil and gas use digital tech to forge a low-carbon future? 51 51 Can oil and gas use digital tech to forge a low-carbon future? full 37aca445-9869-4dc1-bd51-d88537a4e3b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57b16702 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:48:29 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2043 Markham interviews Geoffry Cann, an oil industry veteran, expert on digital technology, and author of the new book, “Carbon, Capital, and the Cloud: A Playbook for Digital Oil and Gas.” Markham interviews Geoffry Cann, an oil industry veteran, expert on digital technology, and author of the new book, “Carbon, Capital, and the Cloud: A Playbook for Digital Oil and Gas.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Green Teacher Magazine and evolution of green education 50 50 Green Teacher Magazine and evolution of green education full 9fd0e15f-f2ee-4f58-ac1b-1ba0003c2e6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/108c7c9a Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:23:21 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1411 Markham interviews Ian Shanahan, the editor of Green Teacher Magazine. Markham interviews Ian Shanahan, the editor of Green Teacher Magazine. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How Canada can seize opportunity during the energy transition 49 49 How Canada can seize opportunity during the energy transition full 03fb716f-36c9-4b62-8653-766fd038e272 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cef8f1e7 Link to study:  https://transitionaccelerator.ca/canadas-future-in-a-net-zero-world/

]]> Link to study:  https://transitionaccelerator.ca/canadas-future-in-a-net-zero-world/

]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:19:30 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2678 Markham interviews Bentley Allan, The Transition Accelerator, and Derek Eaton, Smart Prosperity Institute, who are co-authors of "Canada's Future in a Net-Zero World: Securing Canada's Place in the Global Green Economy." Markham interviews Bentley Allan, The Transition Accelerator, and Derek Eaton, Smart Prosperity Institute, who are co-authors of "Canada's Future in a Net-Zero World: Securing Canada's Place in the Global Green Economy." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No PBS host Llewellyn King on energy crisis, Russian invasion 48 48 PBS host Llewellyn King on energy crisis, Russian invasion full a1451a90-66a5-477b-bc7b-7e5731819b69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfdcc224 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:49:07 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1903 Markham interviews long-time energy journalist Llewellyn King, host of PBS' White House Chronicle, about his storied 66-year career, the global energy crisis, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Markham interviews long-time energy journalist Llewellyn King, host of PBS' White House Chronicle, about his storied 66-year career, the global energy crisis, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 2022 a bumpy ride for energy transition, but smoother sailing ahead 47 47 2022 a bumpy ride for energy transition, but smoother sailing ahead full 779be86b-f9b9-46cc-ba7e-698279630959 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0027274c Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:09:27 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1286 Markham interviews Albert Cheung, head of analysis for BloombergNEF about his recent commentary, “Hold Your Nerve: Energy Transition Risks and Red Herrings in 2022.” Markham interviews Albert Cheung, head of analysis for BloombergNEF about his recent commentary, “Hold Your Nerve: Energy Transition Risks and Red Herrings in 2022.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Is America's 125-year old power grid ready for the 21st century? 46 46 Is America's 125-year old power grid ready for the 21st century? full eab123d4-342b-4876-899f-cfb51861a971 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ef69b3a Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:42:01 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2890 Markham interviews Dr. Gretchen Bakke, assistant professor, university of Toronto and author of "The Grid." Markham interviews Dr. Gretchen Bakke, assistant professor, university of Toronto and author of "The Grid." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Can America's power grid run 100% on wind, solar with enough storage? 45 45 Can America's power grid run 100% on wind, solar with enough storage? full f62658e5-eb96-40ad-9952-d1886cd14195 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84fc879f Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:51:49 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1272 Markham interviews Jennie Jorgenson, energy systems engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado and the principal researcher for the latest phase of the Storage Futures Study, which modelled the effects of large-scale adoption of storage technologies on power grids. Markham interviews Jennie Jorgenson, energy systems engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado and the principal researcher for the latest phase of the Storage Futures Study, which modelled the effects of large-scale adoption of st energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No ExxonMobil's net-zero "ambition" by 2050 ain't great 44 44 ExxonMobil's net-zero "ambition" by 2050 ain't great full dece4ac8-69fb-494e-a06a-fc899070f440 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce6d8516 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:06:46 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1440 Markham interviews Dr. Akshat Rathi, Bloomberg energy and climate journalist, about ExxonMobil announcing an “ambition for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050” on Jan. 18. Markham interviews Dr. Akshat Rathi, Bloomberg energy and climate journalist, about ExxonMobil announcing an “ambition for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050” on Jan. 18. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Why isn't Canada modelling changes to electricity systems? 43 43 Why isn't Canada modelling changes to electricity systems? full 80e6ebae-3716-4688-83e6-2add56dde129 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a246862f Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:23:38 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1696 Markham interviews energy systems modeller Dr. Taco Niet, a professor in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, British Columbia. Markham interviews energy systems modeller Dr. Taco Niet, a professor in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, British Columbia. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Do foreign-owned oil/gas companies unduly influence Canadian climate policy? 42 42 Do foreign-owned oil/gas companies unduly influence Canadian climate policy? full 5d23987e-48a0-4098-8256-49d58814b05b https://share.transistor.fm/s/115059e3 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:15:29 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2851 Markham interviews Dr. Gordon Laxer, Political Economist, professor emeritus at the University of Alberta, founding Director and former head of Parkland Institute from 1996-2011, and co-author of a new study, “Posing as Canadian: How Big Foreign Oil captures Canadian energy and climate policy.” Markham interviews Dr. Gordon Laxer, Political Economist, professor emeritus at the University of Alberta, founding Director and former head of Parkland Institute from 1996-2011, and co-author of a new study, “Posing as Canadian: How Big Foreign Oil capt energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Nuclear power not a short-term fix for climate change 41 41 Nuclear power not a short-term fix for climate change full 9329e100-ec91-4f3d-acc7-817d41b3687d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7efda42 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:04:04 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1301 Markham interviews Dr. Allison Macfarlane, director of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia, chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 2012 to 2014, about her July, 2021 Foreign Affairs op-ed, "Is Nuclear Power the Way Forward to Combat the Climate Crisis?" Markham interviews Dr. Allison Macfarlane, director of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia, chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 2012 to 2014, about her July, 2021 Foreign Affairs op-ed, energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Making sense of the electrification of transportation 40 40 Making sense of the electrification of transportation full d8f93db2-0eab-4bb7-a8ce-484dc00280e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0ec067c Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:53:57 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1772 Markham interviews Stacy Noblet, senior director, Transportation Electrification, for global consultancy ICF, about her recent blog post, “How electric vehicles can drive our clean transportation future.” Markham interviews Stacy Noblet, senior director, Transportation Electrification, for global consultancy ICF, about her recent blog post, “How electric vehicles can drive our clean transportation future.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No COP26 post-mortem 39 39 COP26 post-mortem full 6c2ecf9a-f6dd-48d7-b5cb-e447a7678231 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c9085a7 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:50:40 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1501 Markham interviews Prof. Matthew Hoffmann, co-director of the environmental governance lab at the University of Toronto. Markham interviews Prof. Matthew Hoffmann, co-director of the environmental governance lab at the University of Toronto. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China's energy crisis 38 38 China's energy crisis full cb4f4efb-6cf7-4770-b95c-e8ee1d19ceb4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/198aa780 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:49:08 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1457 Markham interviews Dr. Michal Meidan, director of the China Energy Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and author of the paper “China’s power crisis: Long-term goals meet short-term realities.” Markham interviews Dr. Michal Meidan, director of the China Energy Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and author of the paper “China’s power crisis: Long-term goals meet short-term realities.” energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Tony Seba rethinks climate change 37 37 Tony Seba rethinks climate change full 8b9b9643-2212-45f2-925b-6cab308e0dcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/abdfb496 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:15:58 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2073 Markham interviews Adam Dorr of RethinkX, an independent think tank co-founded by Tony Seba and James Arbib, about the new study, "Rethinking Climate Change." Markham interviews Adam Dorr of RethinkX, an independent think tank co-founded by Tony Seba and James Arbib, about the new study, "Rethinking Climate Change." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 7 "feedback loops" speeding up the energy transition 36 36 7 "feedback loops" speeding up the energy transition full a6cd7b47-b1dc-4d31-b151-d8343a2ed176 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e99a2a9 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:13:07 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1531 Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond of Carbon Tracker about a new report, "Spiralling Disruption," which describes seven feedback loops that are driving disruption in the energy system. Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond of Carbon Tracker about a new report, "Spiralling Disruption," which describes seven feedback loops that are driving disruption in the energy system. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No The future of BC Hydro and the BC electricity system 35 35 The future of BC Hydro and the BC electricity system full b2125e19-c922-4e1a-b616-36fff4e64b0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fcb6d2f Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:18:44 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2640 Markham interviews Dr. Mark Jaccard, professor and director of the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Vancouver’s Simon Fraser University and appointed to the 9-member expert committee that advised BC Hydro during the recent Phase 2 review. Markham interviews Dr. Mark Jaccard, professor and director of the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Vancouver’s Simon Fraser University and appointed to the 9-member expert committee that advised BC Hydro during the recent Phase 2 review energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No EV beats ICE hands down on carbon emissions, says GREET 34 34 EV beats ICE hands down on carbon emissions, says GREET full fbc6fd08-f862-4e59-85d8-496ed80f4d60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b1fba5c Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:33:24 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1329 Markham interviews Jarod Kelly, principal energy systems analyst at Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago, about GREET (Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Technologies) model that the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board - and 43,000 other users - use to compare vehicle emissions in the United States. Markham interviews Jarod Kelly, principal energy systems analyst at Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago, about GREET (Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Technologies) model that the Environmental Protection Agency and the Californi energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How will America retrofit its building stock to reach net-zero? 33 33 How will America retrofit its building stock to reach net-zero? full 02b77b11-cfab-4ced-800b-3655951e0cd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45ff10e0 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:34:49 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1789 Markham interviews Andy Frank, an energy efficiency industry expert, president of Sealed, a retrofitting company based in New York, and a board member of Alliance for Clean Energy New York. Markham interviews Andy Frank, an energy efficiency industry expert, president of Sealed, a retrofitting company based in New York, and a board member of Alliance for Clean Energy New York. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No New Alberta oil sands Net-zero by 2050 plan unpacked and explained 32 32 New Alberta oil sands Net-zero by 2050 plan unpacked and explained full 1c224086-e851-4562-958b-f8bb03796dc2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26704226 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:35:41 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1806 Markham interviews economist Kevin Birn of IHS MarkIt about the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative launched on June 9. Markham interviews economist Kevin Birn of IHS MarkIt about the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative launched on June 9. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Hydro's main value is not electricity generation, but storage for renewables 31 31 Hydro's main value is not electricity generation, but storage for renewables full d3300496-60e2-4f25-a40c-a7be37e7d076 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0467c55 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:51:56 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1998 Markham interviews Emil Dimanchev, PhD candidate at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, about his co-authored paper, “The role of hydropower reservoirs in deep decarbonization policy,” recently published in the journal Science Direct. Markham interviews Emil Dimanchev, PhD candidate at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, about his co-authored paper, “The role of hydropower reservoirs in deep decarbonization policy,” recently published in the journal Science Direct. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Canadian greenhouse gas dilemma: What to do about Alberta? 30 30 Canadian greenhouse gas dilemma: What to do about Alberta? full c2718c92-e92a-4c7d-b9db-60d4dc71a0ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/720714e3 Thu, 27 May 2021 14:39:17 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2762 Markham interviews Dr. Douglas Macdonald, senior lecturer emeritus, School of the Environment, University of Toronto, about his book, CARBON PROVINCE, HYDRO PROVINCE: THE CHALLENGE OF CANADIAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE FEDERALISM. Markham interviews Dr. Douglas Macdonald, senior lecturer emeritus, School of the Environment, University of Toronto, about his book, CARBON PROVINCE, HYDRO PROVINCE: THE CHALLENGE OF CANADIAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE FEDERALISM. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Uganda and the energy transition: Supporting sustainable diversification in Africa 29 29 Uganda and the energy transition: Supporting sustainable diversification in Africa full e64c5bde-7d0d-4229-88d9-827d56150dc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcc71ff4 Thu, 13 May 2021 11:47:46 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1694 Markham interviews US Energy Association acting executive director Sheila Hollis and senior program coordinator Elise Voorhis about the agency's recent work helping Uganda modernize and grow the country's electricity system. Markham interviews US Energy Association acting executive director Sheila Hollis and senior program coordinator Elise Voorhis about the agency's recent work helping Uganda modernize and grow the country's electricity system. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No TD Bank study says 50%-75% of Canadian oil/gas workers could lose jobs by 2050 28 28 TD Bank study says 50%-75% of Canadian oil/gas workers could lose jobs by 2050 full d01229e5-68d4-4966-9921-73940782bdf7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e03adc3 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:50:02 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1473 Markham interviews TD Economics economist Francis Fong, co-author of "Don’t Let History Repeat: Canada’s Energy Sector Transition and the Potential Impact on Workers. Markham interviews TD Economics economist Francis Fong, co-author of "Don’t Let History Repeat: Canada’s Energy Sector Transition and the Potential Impact on Workers. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Decarbonization pathways for Latin America 27 27 Decarbonization pathways for Latin America full f5cc2a9e-70ac-4989-b377-2e1e45faf72a https://share.transistor.fm/s/220b3070 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:13:53 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1705 Markham interviews Dr. Chris Bataille, an associate researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations, located in Paris. Markham interviews Dr. Chris Bataille, an associate researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations, located in Paris. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Rooftop solar economics: cost vs. value 26 26 Rooftop solar economics: cost vs. value full d7dda7d1-c2ac-4838-830a-948a41ad8c14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61de23a7 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:00:46 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1646 Markham interviews Behnam Zakeri, research scholar with the Integrated Assessment and Climate Change Research Group about his co-authored paper, "Policy options for enhancing economic profitability of residential solar photovoltaic with battery energy storage." Markham interviews Behnam Zakeri, research scholar with the Integrated Assessment and Climate Change Research Group about his co-authored paper, "Policy options for enhancing economic profitability of residential solar photovoltaic with battery energy sto energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No India faces big decarbonization challenges - study 25 25 India faces big decarbonization challenges - study full 0c48051b-b3c7-4d66-b587-c9eed587b684 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d82d5f6a Sun, 28 Mar 2021 07:33:29 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2041 Markham interviews economist Dr. Vaibhav Chaturvedi of India's Council on Energy, Environment, and Water about his recent paper, "Peaking and Net-Zero for India’s Energy Sector CO2 Emission." Markham interviews economist Dr. Vaibhav Chaturvedi of India's Council on Energy, Environment, and Water about his recent paper, "Peaking and Net-Zero for India’s Energy Sector CO2 Emission." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Geeking out on innovation diffusion theory 24 24 Geeking out on innovation diffusion theory full f9d48d4a-aaaa-4498-9aee-02a43c35b239 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2be68c2 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:33:05 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2357 Markham interviews Dr. Christina Hoicka, associate professor in sustainable energy economics, about her team's work developing a model to explain the diffusion of low-carbon innovations. Markham interviews Dr. Christina Hoicka, associate professor in sustainable energy economics, about her team's work developing a model to explain the diffusion of low-carbon innovations. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Ontario's broken electricity system 23 23 Ontario's broken electricity system full 0d5d8f94-8dfc-4d67-aeda-ae3c37c6ee3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dc3ab00 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:42:22 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1580 Markham interviews Prof. Mark Winfield, an expert in sustainable energy and environmental policy, about the crisis in Ontario's electricity, including the absence of provincial government climate and energy policy. Markham interviews Prof. Mark Winfield, an expert in sustainable energy and environmental policy, about the crisis in Ontario's electricity, including the absence of provincial government climate and energy policy. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Coming soon: The electric utility of the future 22 22 Coming soon: The electric utility of the future full 48dd134d-b8d3-49c1-bd30-1cf880054785 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88b35f7f Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:11:38 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1567 Markham interviews utility veteran Val Jensen about the electric utility of the future. New technologies, changing consumer needs, and climate policies are just some of the forces transforming the current utility business model. Markham interviews utility veteran Val Jensen about the electric utility of the future. New technologies, changing consumer needs, and climate policies are just some of the forces transforming the current utility business model. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No A just decarbonizing of the American energy system 21 21 A just decarbonizing of the American energy system full 84b0e2f2-5e1c-4ec4-87ce-4b0496dda2a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c74877e Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:22:19 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1946 Markham interviews Steve Pacala about the co-authored study, "Accelerating Decarbonization of the United States Energy System," which identifies key technological and socio-economic goals that must be achieved to put the United States on the path to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The report presents a policy blueprint outlining critical near-term actions for the first decade (2021-2030) of this 30-year effort, including ways to support communities that will be most impacted by the transition. Markham interviews Steve Pacala about the co-authored study, "Accelerating Decarbonization of the United States Energy System," which identifies key technological and socio-economic goals that must be achieved to put the United States on the path to reach energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No USA, China, Europe and the clean energy "arms race" 20 20 USA, China, Europe and the clean energy "arms race" full 97f9e671-ac98-42ed-8b43-4244ce39cfb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b39fcea6 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:09:21 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1801 Markham interviews Barbara Finamore, senior attorney and Asia Director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, about her Oxford Energy Institute article, "Clean tech innovation in China and its impact on the geopolitics of the energy transition." Markham interviews Barbara Finamore, senior attorney and Asia Director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, about her Oxford Energy Institute article, "Clean tech innovation in China and its impact on the geopolitics of the energy transition." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Net-zero US economy not difficult or expensive - study 19 19 Net-zero US economy not difficult or expensive - study full d140a3cb-f132-4853-81e3-d931e882f4af https://share.transistor.fm/s/0426e18b Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:02:30 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 3134 Markham interviews economist Prof. Jim Williams of the University of San Francisco about his co-authored paper, Carbon-Neutral Pathways for the United States. Markham interviews economist Prof. Jim Williams of the University of San Francisco about his co-authored paper, Carbon-Neutral Pathways for the United States. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Managing the energy transition: Pathways to Canada's net-zero future 18 18 Managing the energy transition: Pathways to Canada's net-zero future full 7f6811f7-8748-4911-a347-6d017cd04c8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/54d0e248 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:54:17 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2382 Markham interviews economist Jason Dion of the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices about his new report, "CANADA'S NET ZERO FUTURE: Finding our way in the global transition." Markham interviews economist Jason Dion of the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices about his new report, "CANADA'S NET ZERO FUTURE: Finding our way in the global transition." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Time for the United States to compete with China in global clean energy finance 17 17 Time for the United States to compete with China in global clean energy finance full 96277ae3-ce94-4748-869c-dc21e400c69e https://share.transistor.fm/s/51da1f1b Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:45:19 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1556 Markham interviews Dr. Johannes Urpelainen about how China has become the leading financer of wind, solar, and other green energy projects. They also discuss China's Belt and Road Initiative and why China continues to finance and operate coal power plants in developing countries around the world. Markham interviews Dr. Johannes Urpelainen about how China has become the leading financer of wind, solar, and other green energy projects. They also discuss China's Belt and Road Initiative and why China continues to finance and operate coal power plants energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Carbon pricing is over-hyped and not nearly enough 16 16 Carbon pricing is over-hyped and not nearly enough full 6fa03789-3635-4ebd-9732-3a69b7934397 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6030db6f Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:45:50 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2132 Markham interviews Dr. Danny Cullenward, Stanford energy economist and lawyer, and co-author with Dr. David G. Victor, of the new book, "Making climate policy work." Markham interviews Dr. Danny Cullenward, Stanford energy economist and lawyer, and co-author with Dr. David G. Victor, of the new book, "Making climate policy work." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Pacific NW electricity going carbon free without natural gas? 15 15 Pacific NW electricity going carbon free without natural gas? full a57e3174-e7b5-4b89-8f45-c94852a6f224 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27bfc2a3 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:39:08 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1712 Markham interviews Ben Kujala, director of power planning for the Northwest Power and Conservation Council based in Portland, Oregon. They discussed the extent to which natural gas should be relied upon as a "bridge fuel” as the Pacific NW considers the right mix of wind, solar, storage, nuclear and hydropower to provide carbon-free energy at an affordable and reliable level. Markham interviews Ben Kujala, director of power planning for the Northwest Power and Conservation Council based in Portland, Oregon. They discussed the extent to which natural gas should be relied upon as a "bridge fuel” as the Pacific NW considers the r energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Electricity sector responsible for all of American emissions reduction 14 14 Electricity sector responsible for all of American emissions reduction full 89c15e1e-e112-4e30-a204-5f4863095820 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c6c8069 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:49:47 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1584 Markham interviews Dr. Thomas Rowlands-Rees of BloombergNEF about US greenhouse gas emissions falling, but only because of the switch away from coal in the power generation sector. Markham interviews Dr. Thomas Rowlands-Rees of BloombergNEF about US greenhouse gas emissions falling, but only because of the switch away from coal in the power generation sector. coal, natural gas, greenhouse gas emissions, United States No Klein vs Hislop: Battle climate change like it's WWII? 13 13 Klein vs Hislop: Battle climate change like it's WWII? full ab0a97d4-3a0a-4120-b1f5-0ed75bee6d6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb6b5f9d Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:08:46 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2634 Markham debates climate activist and academic Seth Klein about his new book, "A GOOD WAR: MOBILIZING CANADA FOR THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY," which argues that governments should direct economic activity to lower greenhouse gas emissions just like Canada did to support its military commitment during World War II. Markham debates climate activist and academic Seth Klein about his new book, "A GOOD WAR: MOBILIZING CANADA FOR THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY," which argues that governments should direct economic activity to lower greenhouse gas emissions just like Canada did to energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Wind, solar adoption will soar during 2020s - IEA 12 12 Wind, solar adoption will soar during 2020s - IEA full 1849bc65-8457-433b-8758-18a8afd98639 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5f29b56 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:55:39 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2048 Markham interviews Heymi Bahar, the International Energy Agency's senior analyst for renewable energy markets and policy and lead author for "Renewables 2020 Analysis and forecast to 2025." Correction: the study was released on Nov. 10, not Nov. 17 as Markham says at the start of the conversation. Markham interviews Heymi Bahar, the International Energy Agency's senior analyst for renewable energy markets and policy and lead author for "Renewables 2020 Analysis and forecast to 2025." Correction: the study was released on Nov. 10, not Nov. 17 as Mar energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China rises and America is nervous 11 11 China rises and America is nervous full 37faa036-3e47-4c93-bbdf-b0216e68cbbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/471434c8 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:54:04 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 2255 John's column that we discuss on the show: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-power-kemp/column-chinas-rise-and-u-s-fears-about-decline-kemp-idUSKBN2762DR John's column that we discuss on the show: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-power-kemp/column-chinas-rise-and-u-s-fears-about-decline-kemp-idUSKBN2762DR energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Germany's Energiewende shows transitions are damned difficult 10 10 Germany's Energiewende shows transitions are damned difficult full ce9a0983-8308-4382-9ebe-48cfbf2b0a6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/15196f8b Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:36:39 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1851 Markham interviews Dr. Gunther Bachmann, a former director of the German Council for Sustainable Development, about the challenges posed by his country's energy transition plan, the Energiewende. Markham interviews Dr. Gunther Bachmann, a former director of the German Council for Sustainable Development, about the challenges posed by his country's energy transition plan, the Energiewende. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Tony Seba: Electric revolution by 2030? 9 9 Tony Seba: Electric revolution by 2030? full 63a2d547-0da7-4091-b9c1-427926ca237a https://share.transistor.fm/s/342d3521 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:20:26 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1978 Markham interviews "rethinker" Tony Seba about his study, "Rethinking Energy 2020-2030: 100% Solar, Wind and Batteries is Just the Beginning." Markham interviews "rethinker" Tony Seba about his study, "Rethinking Energy 2020-2030: 100% Solar, Wind and Batteries is Just the Beginning." energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Electricity market reform: No energy transition without it 8 8 Electricity market reform: No energy transition without it full 3fcdabbb-b2d9-49c2-9520-f45381f5df95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52fafbb9 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:25:15 -0800 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1953 Markham interviews Prof. Josh Rhodes of the University of Texas at Austin about big changes coming to global electricity markets. He uses examples drawn from the United States and Markham contributes information from the reporting he has done about Canadian (especially British Columbia and Alberta) markets. Markham interviews Prof. Josh Rhodes of the University of Texas at Austin about big changes coming to global electricity markets. He uses examples drawn from the United States and Markham contributes information from the reporting he has done about Canadi energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No California's 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate 7 7 California's 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate full 1b8676fa-5dd6-410f-b0b2-ef956d4ea4d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50712f8d Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:18:50 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1722 Markham interviews Dr. James Sallee, economist and associate professor in the department of agricultural and resource economics, University of California, Berkeley. Markham interviews Dr. James Sallee, economist and associate professor in the department of agricultural and resource economics, University of California, Berkeley. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Biden's plans for US energy 6 6 Biden's plans for US energy full 58d440b9-0316-41a5-9985-c6eac7cadf61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccc766b3 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:35:44 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1761 Markham in conversation with New York-based Ed Crooks, chair of Americas for Wood Mckenzie, about what a Joe Biden presidency might mean for the American energy sector, including oil and gas. Markham in conversation with New York-based Ed Crooks, chair of Americas for Wood Mckenzie, about what a Joe Biden presidency might mean for the American energy sector, including oil and gas. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No 10,000 Amazon delivery e-vans on road by 2022 5 5 10,000 Amazon delivery e-vans on road by 2022 full 84e676bb-2baf-44f6-8766-a3c2ca019c7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b900418 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:54:30 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1353 Markham interviews Sam Abuelsamid, EV analyst for Guidehouse Research, about Amazon's Oct. 8 announcement it will buy 10,000 custom-designed Rivian electric delivery vans, deployment starting in just 2 years. Combined with other technical and process innovations, the e-van will be "the future of last mile delivery," says Amazon. Markham interviews Sam Abuelsamid, EV analyst for Guidehouse Research, about Amazon's Oct. 8 announcement it will buy 10,000 custom-designed Rivian electric delivery vans, deployment starting in just 2 years. Combined with other technical and process inno energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No Tesla "battery day" science explained 4 4 Tesla "battery day" science explained full f67552bc-b1f9-42b7-9042-6c46f7302ac2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c6a0d38 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:47:51 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1192 Markham interviews Dr. Kai-Philipp Kairies - CEO of ACCURE, a German battery intelligence data analytics firm - about Tesla's Sept. 22 "battery day." Tesla's key engineering and scientific advances explained in layman's terms by a battery scientist. Markham interviews Dr. Kai-Philipp Kairies - CEO of ACCURE, a German battery intelligence data analytics firm - about Tesla's Sept. 22 "battery day." Tesla's key engineering and scientific advances explained in layman's terms by a battery scientist. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No "Global consensus on peak oil shifting rapidly" - Kingsmill Bond 3 3 "Global consensus on peak oil shifting rapidly" - Kingsmill Bond full 213458ce-b769-40a1-b992-56aa8260a36f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ade96d0 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 10:01:39 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1433 Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond, London-based energy strategist for Carbon Tracker, about the recent release of the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook 2020. Bottom line: peak oil demand is either here or arriving shortly. Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond, London-based energy strategist for Carbon Tracker, about the recent release of the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook 2020. Bottom line: peak oil demand is either here or arriving shortly. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No How is Big Oil navigating the Energy Transition? 2 2 How is Big Oil navigating the Energy Transition? full 97fa9174-29da-4835-a8a9-2dcdfa0bd19b https://share.transistor.fm/s/60bb9188 Check https://energi.media for show notes and links.

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]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:56:05 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1213 Energy journalist Markham Hislop interviews Arij van Berkel, head of the energy team at Lux Research, about the different ways Big Oil is adapting to a rapidly accelerating energy transition. Energy journalist Markham Hislop interviews Arij van Berkel, head of the energy team at Lux Research, about the different ways Big Oil is adapting to a rapidly accelerating energy transition. energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No China's 2060 carbon neutrality pledge - with Bloomberg journalist Dr. Akshat Rathi 1 1 China's 2060 carbon neutrality pledge - with Bloomberg journalist Dr. Akshat Rathi full 6d0e1380-1fc6-4de6-b18f-8d24e07e3d80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5a5e3c2 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:27:09 -0700 Markham Hislop Markham Hislop 1291 Bloomberg energy and climate journalist Dr. Akshat Rathi joins Markham Hislop to discuss China's Sept. 23 announcement it will reach peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Not quite the same as net-zero emissions, says Rathi, but progress nonetheless. Bloomberg energy and climate journalist Dr. Akshat Rathi joins Markham Hislop to discuss China's Sept. 23 announcement it will reach peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Not quite the same as net-zero emissions, says Rathi, energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydrocarbons, pipelines, Canada No