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The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder

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Energy Transition
Renewable Energy
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Straight talk about the world’s transition from fossil fuels to renewables with energy expert Chris Nelder

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Depending on where you live, the energy transition might feel like it’s stalling or accelerating faster than ever. Countries are sorting themselves into two camps: petrostates seeking to stay on the fossil fuel path, and electrostates racing toward r... more

Happy new year!

To close out 2025, by popular demand, we’re lifting the paywall on Episode #254, our comprehensive review of the state of the global energy transition with Ember’s Nic Fulghum. This is one of our occasional lagniappe shows—that’s wha... more

In November, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its annual World Energy Outlook (WEO) report. It was greeted with cheers from the fossil fuel industry and jeers from energy transitionistas, but there is much more to the report than either... more

South Africa has earned a reputation for having an old, backward, and unreliable electricity system more dependent on coal than any other country with a similarly sized economy. With an aging fleet of coal-fired power plants owned by a century-old ut... more

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Recent Guests

Anton Eberhard
Professor emeritus and senior scholar at the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business, founder of the Power Futures Lab
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Episode: [Episode #264] – History of the Transition in South Africa
Mark England
CEO of AusGrid
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Episode: [Episode #263] – The Role of Distribution Utilities
Michael Jacob
Independent researcher and consultant focusing on climate change economics.
Episode: [Episode #261] – The Case Against Climate Doom
Mu Yang
Co-author of the report 'China Energy Transition Review 2025'
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Episode: [Episode #260] – China Energy Transition Review 2025
Sam Butler-Sloss
Co-author of the report 'China Energy Transition Review 2025'
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Episode: [Episode #260] – China Energy Transition Review 2025
Kingsmill Bond
Researcher at Ember focusing on energy transition and electrification
Ember
Episode: [Episode #259] – 10th Anniversary: New Marching Orders
Dan Walter
Researcher at Ember focusing on energy transition strategies
Ember
Episode: [Episode #259] – 10th Anniversary: New Marching Orders
Mike Casey
Founder and owner of the first all-electric cherry orchard in the world and CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa
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Episode: [Episode #256] – Electric Farming in New Zealand
Aaron Cook
Licensed architect and project manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Episode: [Episode #255] – Dwellings in Alaska

Host

Chris Nelder
An energy expert and host who provides insights on the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 445 ratings
  • Exceptional

    Best climate podcast. The negative reviews even prove how good Chris is - my guy out here pissing off the tech bros and nuclear boys with his vastly detailed, incredibly clear-eyed analysis - keep going!!

    also please please do an episode on AI!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kmdch
    United States9 months ago
  • Decent info, but anti-solution

    Gives reasonably up-to-date information on the energy sector and Darius technologies but it’s ultimately anti-solution and anti-transition when it comes to opinion segments. Unfortunately, this ends up having the same effect as advocating for more oil production.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hunter Holder
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very biased

    Biased, unbalanced. Not helpful for creating a constructive dialog on nuclear energy’s pros and cons.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jon54321vhudb
    United Statesa year ago
  • Technically deep but topically broad

    Thank you Chris for you and your team's commitment to produce this high-quality and balanced show. It's been an entertaining and quality way to get up a steep learning curve. I find the technical depth of the discussions very helpful. And the breadth of topics covered is amazing but necessary to truly understand how so many things are related to and influential in the transition torenewable energy. I appreciate the way you host guests who have differing opinions from your own, that you admit tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicola P-M
    United Statesa year ago
  • If you’re interested in energy….

    Then this is simply the most informative podcast you’ll find.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deanontheroof
    Australiaa year ago

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Some criticisms focus on the complexity of the content, making it challenging for casual listeners to engage fully.
The host's ability to engage with high-caliber guests and facilitate insightful discussions is highly appreciated.

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[Episode #265] – IEA World Energy Outlook 2025
Q: What are the outcomes of the different scenarios presented in the report?
The scenarios range from a static view of existing policies to normative scenarios aimed at achieving defined climate goals, notably net zero emissions by 2050.
[Episode #265] – IEA World Energy Outlook 2025
Q: Why was it necessary to emphasize the scenario approach this year?
Tim Gould explained it was important to clarify the multi-scenario approach due to the reappearance of the Current Policies Scenario to avoid misinterpretations that one scenario represents a forecast.
[Episode #264] – History of the Transition in South Africa
Q: I understand that you were on the board of the National Electricity Regulator for seven years, starting in the 1990s. What did you observe about the regulation of South Africa's electricity system then, and how did that inspire your subsequent work?
Eberhard shares insights on establishing the regulator post-apartheid to bring oversight in a monopoly-dominated electricity sector, which informed his future policy advocacy efforts.
[Episode #264] – History of the Transition in South Africa
Q: What happened after that? Maybe you could remind us a little bit about some of that history around South Africa's transition to democracy and how that affected your professional development?
Eberhard outlines his work in solar energy applications, his return to South Africa post-exile, and how the 1994 democratic elections opened opportunities to contribute to energy policy development.
[Episode #264] – History of the Transition in South Africa
Q: Could you tell us a bit about the military service chapter of your life and what you were objecting to?
Anton Eberhard describes his experience as a conscientious objector during apartheid, where he opposed serving in the military used to enforce apartheid policies.

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Focused on the critical transition from fossil fuels to renewables, this podcast explores a wide range of topics including energy policies, technological advances, and the socio-political factors influencing the energy landscape. Featuring in-depth discussions with industry experts, it aims to demystify complex themes such as climate change, electrification, and energy economics while providing a platform for diverse perspectives. Listeners can expect a mix of optimistic and critical insights into the challenges and innovations shaping the future of energy, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field.

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2. Mark England
3. Michael Jacob
4. Mu Yang
5. Sam Butler-Sloss
6. Kingsmill Bond
7. Dan Walter
8. Mike Casey

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