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The trends shaping the energy transition [partner content]

Catalyst · 13 Dec 2022 · 17m

What this episode covers

Stephen Lacey hosts a conversation with DNV Senior Vice Presidents Nick Brod and Marion Hill about the trends reshaping the energy transition. They discuss the shift from simple energy efficiency to granular demand-side management, the massive scale of financing in offshore wind and solar, and the critical bottlenecks of supply chain disruptions, permitting, and interconnection delays. The guests also address the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on business models and the importance of baking equity considerations into project development.

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DNV, Intersect Power
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Vineyard Wind
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IRA

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