In this episode of Planet A, Dan Jørgensen sits down with The European "Mr. Energy", Claude Turmes, for a conversation that spans personal anecdotes, political experiences, and urgent climate challenges.
Claude Turmes has served as the Minister for Energy in Luxembourg for almost five years, and has been a tireless and prominent advocate for green energy and sustainability for decades both within Luxembourg and the European Union.
He was Vice President of the parliamentary group of the Green Party in the EU and has represented the European Parliament at numerous UN Climate Change Conferences.
Turmes thus has years of experience with energy politics and the fight for sustainable development and international cooperation.
The episode kicks off with Turmes explaining what got him started being invested in the politics of energy and his time as a member of the European Parliament.
As the dialogue continues, they discuss the challenge of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables, especially in areas like heating. Turmes explains Luxembourg's approach, emphasizing the need for comprehensive politics, given the vast implications on households across the nation.
Rounding off the episode, Turmes then sheds light on the massive changes happening in energy intensive sectors and the promising potential of green technologies, including green hydrogen and e-fuels.