WHAT LOCAL STRATEGIES WILL ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL ENERGY TRANSITION?

The discussion centers on strategies for a successful energy transition, emphasizing the importance of local strategies and public-private partnerships. Olivia Wassenaar highlights the role of concentrated policy approaches and intentional capital investment, using China's focus on EV batteries as an example. The conversation also touches on the need for energy efficiency and low-carbon consumption, with examples like cooling district networks and digital solutions. The panelists discuss the importance of renewable energy production, storage, and distributed generation, citing examples from Denmark and the Netherlands. They also address the social implications of the energy transition, emphasizing job creation and community empowerment. The discussion concludes with a call to action for developing domestic supply chains and investing in climate tech.