A fun, fast-paced, skeptics tour through some of the most talked-about emerging energy technologies. From enhanced geothermal systems to thermal batteries, balcony solar, flying cars, and yes, even space-based solar power – David, Sara, and Ed dig into what’s real, what’s hype, and what might actually move the needle on decarbonization. (00:00) - Cold open (02:08) - Small modular nuclear reactors (09:14) - E-bikes (15:46) - Balcony solar (22:13) - Fusion (28:33) - Thermal batteries (34:56) - Enhanced geothermal (42:04) - Carbon capture and storage capacity (43:19) - Space solar (45:07) - Flying cars A huge thanks to all the listeners who submitted suggestions for this episode! Show Notes & References About Your Co-Hosts David Keith is Professor and Founding Faculty Director, Climate Systems Engineering Initiative at the University of Chicago. He is the founder of Carbon Engineering and was formerly a professor at Harvard University and the University of Calgary. He splits his time between Canmore and Chicago. Sara Hastings-Simon studies energy transitions at the intersection of policy, business, and technology. She’s a policy wonk, a physicist turned management consultant, and a professor at the University of Calgary and Director of the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development. Ed Whittingham is a clean energy policy/finance professional specializing in renewable electricity generation and transmission, carbon capture, carbon removal and low carbon transportation. He is a Public Policy Forum fellow and formerly the executive director of the Pembina Institute, a national clean energy think tank. Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email) Energy vs Climate relies on the support of our generous listeners Donate to keep EvC going . Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___ Energy vs Climate Podcast www.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at
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