Perspectives on Sustainable Development

Episode 4 - Energy Justice: Cost, Reliability, and What Gives Us Hope

May 14, 2024 Chris Whitehead, Senior Environmental Justice Consultant Season 1 Episode 4
Episode 4 - Energy Justice: Cost, Reliability, and What Gives Us Hope
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Perspectives on Sustainable Development
Episode 4 - Energy Justice: Cost, Reliability, and What Gives Us Hope
May 14, 2024 Season 1 Episode 4
Chris Whitehead, Senior Environmental Justice Consultant

For this episode we are joined by Abby Watson (President and Co-Founder of The Groundwire Group) and Professor Raphael Heffron (University of Pau and Adour Countries (France)) to discuss energy justice. Abby and Raphael are well-known for their innovative thought leadership on energy issues. 

Our discussion started around objective realities of cost and reliability always coming first, but then stemmed off to multiple areas of progress around the world in taking on these very challenging topics. Renewables can and should take a much larger chunk of our energy profile over time, and that makeup will vary depending on geography and support structures. 

It was a great discussion and be sure to listen to the end to hear their recommendations for future educational resources on these issues. 

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For this episode we are joined by Abby Watson (President and Co-Founder of The Groundwire Group) and Professor Raphael Heffron (University of Pau and Adour Countries (France)) to discuss energy justice. Abby and Raphael are well-known for their innovative thought leadership on energy issues. 

Our discussion started around objective realities of cost and reliability always coming first, but then stemmed off to multiple areas of progress around the world in taking on these very challenging topics. Renewables can and should take a much larger chunk of our energy profile over time, and that makeup will vary depending on geography and support structures. 

It was a great discussion and be sure to listen to the end to hear their recommendations for future educational resources on these issues.