Energ’Ethic
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEnerg'Ethic is more than a podcast; it's a movement. Each episode is a journey into the heart of sustainable transformation, where I, Marine Cornelis, bring you into the conversation with advocates, experts, and leaders who are writing the narrative of climate justice and energy innovation. Tune in to be part of the dialogue that's fueling the change.
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E41 - Who Do We Want to Listen to and Trust in the Energy and Climate Transitions? - Jad Mouawad
November 15, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this thought-provoking episode of Energ’Ethic, we sit down with Jad Mouawad, a trailblazer in climate communication and a key figure in the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) pivot towards clean energy advocacy. With a career spanning over two decades, Jad has been at the forefront of merging energy policy with climate imperatives, advocating for a future where energy security and sustainability go hand in hand. Bridging Climate and Energy Policies: Jad reflects on the evolution of ene...
E38 - Special Episode: Unveiling the Social Potential of Energy Communities in Italy
November 06, 2023 13:39 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBThis one is a very special episode of Energ'Ethic! While our podcast is usually conducted in English, today, we have something exceptional in store. We're diving into a thought-provoking discussion that stems from a recent webinar held entirely in Italian, shedding light on a crucial aspect of the energy landscape. In this episode, we unravelled the layers of "Comunità Energetiche ed Energy Sharing: Svelare un Potenziale Sociale Inesplorato," a webinar that took place on 28 September 2023 u...
E40 - Nurturing Wellness, Power & Wellbeing among change makers - Aryanisha Lawes
November 01, 2023 10:08 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this poignant episode of Energ'ethic, we delve deep into the journey of Aryanisha Lawes—a social justice advocate who transitioned from frontline work addressing energy poverty in marginalized communities to becoming a spiritual wellness coach. She believes in "helping the helpers" and equipping them with tools in leadership, power, and wellbeing to instigate more effective social and environmental reforms. Highlights - Aryanisha unpacks the spiritual underpinnings of her work, recounti...
E39 - Eating the Energy Elephant: Tackling the Infrastructure Challenge One Bite at a Time, with Chantel Scheepers, OakTree Power
October 18, 2023 08:23 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBToday, we're thrilled to introduce Chantel Scheepers, CEO of OakTree Power. With a career spanning over 15 years in clean technology, Chantel is a visionary leader who has been at the forefront of the energy sector's paradigm shift. In this episode, we delve into the concept of energy flexibility, the challenges of modernizing energy infrastructure, and how to "eat the elephant" of energy transition one bite at a time. Over the last 15 years, Chantel has been a tireless advocate for clean t...
E38: Special Episode: Unveiling the Social Potential of Energy Communities in Italy
October 04, 2023 08:03 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBThis one is a very special episode of Energ'Ethic! While our podcast is usually conducted in English, today, we have something exceptional in store. We're diving into a thought-provoking discussion that stems from a recent webinar held entirely in Italian, shedding light on a crucial aspect of the energy landscape. In this episode, we unravelled the layers of "Comunità Energetiche ed Energy Sharing: Svelare un Potenziale Sociale Inesplorato," a webinar that took place on 28 September 2023 u...
E37 - Inclusive Cities, Empowered Communities: Embracing Intersectionality in Urban Environments - Safaa Charafi
September 20, 2023 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJoin us for an enlightening episode of Energ'ethic as we dive into inclusive urban development with the incredible Safaa Charafi from Urban Inclusion. Safaa, an architect and urbanist, shares her journey of realizing the unintended consequences of her work and her determination to create cities that cater to everyone, regardless of gender, race, or social status. In our conversation, Safaa highlights the challenges of achieving inclusivity in urban contexts. We explore deeply ingrained soci...
E36 - Powering Change from Within: How Municipalities Lead the Energy Community Transformation - Sara Giovannini, Energy Cities
September 06, 2023 07:26 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this captivating episode of Energ'ethic, we delve into the world of community energy alongside the remarkable Sara Giovannini from Energy Cities. With an unwavering passion for sustainability, Sara is committed to driving the energy transition forward. As a prominent member of Energy Cities, a vibrant network of local authorities, she actively works towards creating livable and thriving cities for their citizens. Through capacity building and impactful advocacy, Energy Cities empowers loc...
E35 - From Darkness to Empowerment: Building Resilient Energy Systems for Sustainable Communities in Colombia (and South Africa) - Juan Pablo Cárdenas
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode of Energ'ethic, Juan Pablo Cárdenas, an environmental engineer turned humanities advocate, guides us through the energy transition in Colombia and South Africa. Juan Pablo shares his journey from technical engineering to a multidisciplinary approach, highlighting the importance of building lasting, sustainable solutions. Drawing from his personal experiences with blackouts in Colombia and South Africa, he sheds light on how such events can transform energy systems. Juan Pabl...
E34 - Equity, Innovation, and Carbon Neutrality: Unlocking the Potential of Sustainable Cities - Simone Mangili, CNCA
June 07, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this new episode of Energ'ethic, we sit down with Simone Mangili, the passionate advocate driving the energy transition and sustainability efforts, as the Executive Director of the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA). Simone's journey has been fueled by his unique ability to bridge diverse perspectives and create collaborations across sustainability disciplines and geographies. Simone's deep connection with the natural world has shaped his dedication to environmental sustainability and...
E33 - Energy Transition in India: Empowering Communities with Rachita Misra, SELCO Foundation
May 24, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode of Energ'Ethic, we are delighted to have Rachita Misra, the dynamic Associate Director (Knowledge and Advocacy) at SELCO Foundation, as our guest. Rachita's remarkable journey spans from being a trained architect to becoming a passionate advocate for local ownership and improving energy access for underserved communities. Rachita's mission goes beyond quick fixes, focusing on creating a more equitable system that provides equal opportunities for all. By harnessing the power ...
E32: Decarbonisation and Solidarity: the Future of Energy Governance - Jean-Michel Glachant, FSR
May 10, 2023 07:58 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBToday, we are delighted to have the esteemed Dr. Jean-Michel Glachant join us, as he expounds on the pivotal role that digitalisation plays in enabling energy markets to deliver, as well as the significance of placing humans at the heart of energy systems, with all individuals being equal. Jean-Michel stresses the importance of energy cooperatives, professional aggregators, and the need for consumer involvement, as the era of big players in the energy market draws to a close. He highlights ...
E31 - Breaking the Fast Lane - Giulio Mattioli, TU Dortmund University & University of Leeds
April 27, 2023 09:44 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBGiulio Mattioli is an expert in sustainable transport who is making huge strides towards a greener future at TU Dortmund University in Germany and as a visiting research fellow at the University of Leeds in the UK. In this conversation, we explore the idea of questioning common sense and the role of cars and cheap planes in today's society. Despite declining greenhouse gas emissions in other sectors, mobility remains a challenge. We delve into the safety hazards SUVs pose in urban environ...
E30 - Sharing (mobility) is caring - Angelo Meuleman, MPact
April 13, 2023 08:41 - 36 minutes - 33 MBSharing cars, reinventing mobility for the benefit of society? This is the challenge that Angelo Meuleman has taken on since 2007 when he joined mpact, a mobility not-for-profit organisation based in Ghent, Belgium. At the time, no one thought that one day people would want to make their cars available to other people or lend their vehicles to neighbours. If the rise of the shared mobility giants has helped change the game, whether from a perspective of mainstreaming, business models or te...
E29 - Shaking Up Energy Efficiency - Julie Kjestrup, Velux, EuroACE, Renovate Europe
March 30, 2023 13:09 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBJoin us for an inspiring episode with Julie Kjestrup, the powerhouse President of EuroACE and Vice-Chair of the Renovate Europe Campaign, who is shaking up the world of policy and thought leadership for VELUX. With an impressive track record in advocacy and stakeholder engagement, Julie has been at the forefront of the energy efficiency movement in Europe. In this episode, Julie shares her fascinating journey, from working in the pharmaceutical industry to becoming a leading voice in the en...
E28 - Businesses' Duty in Ramping Up Energy Literacy - Michael Pinto, Cleanwatts
March 09, 2023 09:24 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode of Energ'Ethic, we talk to Michael Pinto, CEO and co-founder of Cleanwatts, a cleantech company that provides intelligent digital tools to monitor, manage, and optimize energy generation, storage, trading, and consumption. Michael shares his journey from the corporate world to launching Cleanwatts with a deep commitment to sustainability. Cleanwatts has pioneered many energy communities in Portugal and beyond, with a unique model that involves installing solar panels on com...
E28 - Businesses' Duty in Ramping Up Energy Literacy - Michael Pinto, CleanWatts
March 09, 2023 09:24 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode of Energ'Ethic, we talk to Michael Pinto, CEO and co-founder of CleanWatts, a cleantech company that provides intelligent digital tools to monitor, manage, and optimize energy generation, storage, trading, and consumption. Michael shares his journey from the corporate world to launching CleanWatts with a deep commitment to sustainability. CleanWatts has pioneered many energy communities in Portugal and beyond, with a unique model that involves installing solar panels on comm...
E27 - "There's no shortage of people passionate about improving other people's lives" - Rose Chard, Energy Systems Catapult
February 23, 2023 11:07 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB"If we design for low-income vulnerable energy consumers, there can be benefits to a whole range of consumers" Rose Chard, Fair Future Lead at Energy Systems Catapult, shares her expert insights on how to make the net-zero transition work for low-income and vulnerable consumers and how businesses can design products and services that benefit all consumers. We discuss the challenges of fuel poverty and how the energy and health sectors can collaborate to keep people warm and well in their ...
E26 - Nobody should have to choose between eating or heating or cooling their homes - Theresa Griffin
February 09, 2023 10:35 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBTheresa Griffin is probably the European politician who has had the greatest impact on getting policymakers to understand, acknowledge, and act on energy poverty. From the moment she first met a single mother in Liverpool who had been left without electricity to the point where she managed to bring forward energy efficiency requirements for vulnerable families at the European Parliament, Theresa tells us about her journey to promote energy justice. Although she had to leave her seat at the ...
E25 - Driving the transition with EV charging stations - Luka De Bruyckere and Jaap Burger
January 30, 2023 13:29 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThe future of mobility is electric. But for the technology to really take root in our daily lives, norms and standards must be created. This is exactly what Jaap Burger of the Regulatory Assistance Project and Luka De Bruyckere of ECOS, an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, are doing. Together they have published a very informative report for municipalities (Standards for EV smart charging: A guide for local au...
E24 - Getting past judgment to build sustainable and impactful businesses - Farid Baddache, Ksapa
December 21, 2022 12:42 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBFarid Baddache is CEO and co-founder of Ksapa.org, a social purpose organisation developing open-source solutions accelerating climate transition in more inclusive societies. He works with a global network of experts to combine expertise and broaden their impact. For him, satisfying a much broader ecosystem of stakeholders, including the butterflies on the other part of the planet, is necessary for business success - and much more important than simply "serving shareholders". For him, this i...
Creating positive impacts on the people and the planet, with Simon Schillebeeckx, Handprint
December 09, 2022 11:17 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB"When you think about regeneration, you have to think about think global, and act global." Simon Schillebeeckx, Professor Planet to some, is an entrepreneur and academic, constantly looking for the best ways to match sustainability theory with practice - in this case, the impact that business can have on the environment and the means to restore it. His initial work with the Global Mangrove Trust aimed to improve the transparency of climate financing and to develop tools to monitor reforesta...
E23 - Creating positive impacts on the people and the planet, with Simon Schillebeeckx, Handprint
December 09, 2022 11:17 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB"When you think about regeneration, you have to think about think global, and act global." Simon Schillebeeckx, Professor Planet to some, is an entrepreneur and academic, constantly looking for the best ways to match sustainability theory with practice - in this case, the impact that business can have on the environment and the means to restore it. His initial work with the Global Mangrove Trust aimed to improve the transparency of climate financing and to develop tools to monitor reforesta...
E22 - Why you should use electricity at the right time, with Adrien de Vriendt, Adapt.sh
November 24, 2022 15:17 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAdrien de Vriendt launched Adapt when he realised that people around him were unaware that electricity could not be green all day and that the use time was as important as other eco-friendly habits. Adapt is now a mainstream website and App designed to identify when the electricity comes from renewable sources. It, therefore, allows everyday people and those who are usually not interested in energy to plan their energy consumption. It helps them decarbonise their daily lives and respond to ...
Why you should use electricity at the right time, with Adrien de Vriendt, Adapt.sh
November 24, 2022 15:17 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAdrien de Vriendt launched Adapt when he realised that people around him were unaware that electricity could not be green all day and that the use time was as important as other eco-friendly habits. Adapt is now a mainstream website and App designed to identify when the electricity comes from renewable sources. It, therefore, allows everyday people and those who are usually not interested in energy to plan their energy consumption. It helps them decarbonise their daily lives and respond to ...
E21 - The rule of law, right development and climate change are the same fight, Monica Frassoni - EU Alliance for energy savings
November 15, 2022 17:16 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBDemocratic tools are essential for the implementation of better energy systems and the respect of people and the planet, says Monica Frassoni, president of the European Alliance to Save Energy. In this riveting interview, she talks about her doubts and fears for the future of European energy and environmental policies and the Italian context. She also explains her battles and hopes, and talks about the importance of cooperation between interests that might appear divergent at first glance. S...
The rule of law, right development and climate change are the same fight, Monica Frassoni - EU Alliance for energy savings
November 15, 2022 17:16 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBDemocratic tools are essential for the implementation of better energy systems and the respect of people and the planet, says Monica Frassoni, president of the European Alliance to Save Energy. In this riveting interview, she talks about her doubts and fears for the future of European energy and environmental policies and the Italian context. She also explains her battles and hopes, and talks about the importance of cooperation between interests that might appear divergent at first glance. S...
From Coal Hub to Carbon Neutral: Nottingham - with Wayne Bexton
November 02, 2022 15:21 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBHow will the city of Nottingham, a former industrial and major coal hub, be climate neutral by 2028? In practice, this means cutting emissions by 20% a year between now and then! Wayne Bexton, the Director of Carbon Reduction, Energy and Sustainability of the Nottingham City Council, explains how the city reconciles environmental sustainability objectives with social and economic ones through integrated work programmes involving all local stakeholders. Wayne explains how Nottingham has suc...
E20 - From Coal Hub to Carbon Neutral: Nottingham - with Wayne Bexton
November 02, 2022 15:21 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBHow will the city of Nottingham, a former industrial and major coal hub, be climate neutral by 2028? In practice, this means cutting emissions by 20% a year between now and then! Wayne Bexton, the Director of Carbon Reduction, Energy and Sustainability of the Nottingham City Council, explains how the city reconciles environmental sustainability objectives with social and economic ones through integrated work programmes involving all local stakeholders. Wayne explains how Nottingham has suc...
The Hottest Way to Warm Up - Mike Fell, UCL
October 21, 2022 08:57 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAre heat pumps the George Clooney of the energy sector? By confronting his research interest in people's electricity usage patterns with his personal experience, Mike Fell realised that heat pumps suffered from an image deficit leading to slow adoption. A few sexy makeovers and an augmented reality app later, Heat Pump Chic was born. This app gives a better idea of what a heat pump is like in the home environment (including noise) and is intended to familiarise future users with this techno...
E19 - The Hottest Way to Warm Up - Mike Fell, UCL
October 21, 2022 08:57 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAre heat pumps the George Clooney of the energy sector? By confronting his research interest in people's electricity usage patterns with his personal experience, Mike Fell realised that heat pumps suffered from an image deficit leading to slow adoption. A few sexy makeovers and an augmented reality app later, Heat Pump Chic was born. This app gives a better idea of what a heat pump is like in the home environment (including noise) and is intended to familiarise future users with this techno...
Heating oil in the USA - Thomas Butcher, NORA
October 11, 2022 10:11 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThe US and EU energy landscapes still look very different. The US grid remains highly dependent on fossil fuels, with more than 60% of electricity generation coming from coal, gas or petroleum products. Besides, 5 million people still use liquid fuels for heating, mostly low-income people residing in mountainous or rural areas where no alternatives are possible. The housing stock and energy efficiency requirements are also very different from the ones in Europe - leading to a whole different...
E18 - Heating oil in the USA - Thomas Butcher, NORA
October 11, 2022 10:11 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThe US and EU energy landscapes still look very different. The US grid remains highly dependent on fossil fuels, with more than 60% of electricity generation coming from coal, gas or petroleum products. Besides, 5 million people still use liquid fuels for heating, mostly low-income people residing in mountainous or rural areas where no alternatives are possible. The housing stock and energy efficiency requirements are also very different from the ones in Europe - leading to a whole different...
We need lawyers in the room, with Tedd Moya Mose, University of Oxford
September 09, 2022 10:08 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB"We all live under the same sun" In this fascinating discussion, Tedd Moya Mose, a lawyer, academic, and consultant at the University of Oxford, looks at the power of law to broaden access to electricity worldwide. From his experience as a lawyer in Kenya to British universities, he has come to understand that “if we get the legal framework or policy or regulation wrong, it is very, very difficult to have effective energy systems, and it's very difficult to have modern life as we know it in...
E17 - We need lawyers in the room - Tedd Moya Mose, University of Oxford
September 09, 2022 10:08 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB"We all live under the same sun" In this fascinating discussion, Tedd Moya Mose, a lawyer, academic, and consultant at the University of Oxford, looks at the power of law to broaden access to electricity worldwide. From his experience as a lawyer in Kenya to British universities, he has come to understand that “if we get the legal framework or policy or regulation wrong, it is very, very difficult to have effective energy systems, and it's very difficult to have modern life as we know it in...
E16 - Mainstreaming Solar Power with Andrea Scognamiglio, ENEL X
June 07, 2022 13:37 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHow can solar electricity be made more attractive and affordable to households? What role can an energy giant play for the most vulnerable households? Increasing the amount of renewable energy, especially solar, in the energy mix has become a priority to create a just transition and make our societies more sustainable. ENEL X, the Enel Company for new and innovative businesses, has been developing solutions for households for several years. Andrea Scognamiglio, the head of Global e-home a...
Mainstreaming Solar Power with Andrea Scognamiglio, ENEL X
June 07, 2022 13:37 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHow can solar electricity be made more attractive and affordable to households? What role can an energy giant play for the most vulnerable households? Increasing the amount of renewable energy, especially solar, in the energy mix has become a priority to create a just transition and make our societies more sustainable. ENEL X, the Enel Company for new and innovative businesses, has been developing solutions for households for several years. Andrea Scognamiglio, the head of Global e-home a...
E15 - Make sustainability sexy for consumers, with Monique Goyens BEUC
May 25, 2022 11:15 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBHow do we put people at the centre of the conversation when high energy prices, rampant inflation, and lack of control over personal data undermine the foundations of our democracies and, more generally, our well-being? What is sustainability from a consumer perspective? We explored these issues in this precious conversation with Monique Goyens, Director General of BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation. Monique's association is the voice of consumers in Brussels, representing 43 indepen...
Make sustainability sexy for consumers, with Monique Goyens BEUC
May 25, 2022 11:15 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBHow do we put people at the centre of the conversation when high energy prices, rampant inflation, and lack of control over personal data undermine the foundations of our democracies and, more generally, our well-being? What is sustainability from a consumer perspective? We explored these issues in this precious conversation with Monique Goyens, Director General of BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation. Monique's association is the voice of consumers in Brussels, representing 43 indepen...
E14 - "There is no time left to miss opportunities" for the people and the climate, with Yamina Saheb, OpenExp
March 08, 2022 11:32 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBNow is the time to break silos and adopt interdisciplinary approaches as "there is no time left to miss opportunities" for the people and the climate, says Yamina Saheb, OpenExp. Born and raised in Algiers, Yamina has been working for the past twenty years at "pushing and continue pushing" policy boundaries, for instance, on the impact of global warming, summer, and mobility poverty on the well-being of the people in European policymaking. To this aim, she developed an energy and mobility ...
"There is no time left to miss opportunities" for the people and the climate, with Yamina Saheb, OpenExp
March 08, 2022 11:32 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBNow is the time to break silos and adopt interdisciplinary approaches as "there is no time left to miss opportunities" for the people and the climate, says Yamina Saheb, OpenExp. Born and raised in Algiers, Yamina has been working for the past twenty years at "pushing and continue pushing" policy boundaries, for instance, on the impact of global warming, summer, and mobility poverty on the well-being of the people in European policymaking. To this aim, she developed an energy and mobility ...
E13 - Shedding a different light on energy news, with Anna Gumbau, Energy Journalist
February 16, 2022 14:56 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe current energy crisis is “really the moment of truth.” It sheds light on many issues: the functioning of the market, dependence on fossil fuels, geopolitical impact, energy justice, energy poverty and affordability, and future energy choices and political and corporate strategies. Journalists and newspapers play a fundamental role in clarifying these issues and putting them into perspective for a broader audience. “We should strengthen our ambition in all fronts, and the energy crisis is...
Shedding a different light on energy news, with Anna Gumbau, Energy Journalist
February 16, 2022 14:56 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe current energy crisis is “really the moment of truth.” It sheds light on many issues: the functioning of the market, dependence on fossil fuels, geopolitical impact, energy justice, energy poverty and affordability, and future energy choices and political and corporate strategies. Journalists and newspapers play a fundamental role in clarifying these issues and putting them into perspective for a broader audience. “We should strengthen our ambition in all fronts, and the energy crisis is...
Developing decentralised, decarbonised and smart electricity access in Africa, with Nicolas Saincy, Nanoé
January 27, 2022 15:11 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBA fascination for the African continent coupled with a background in electrical engineering led Nicolas Saincy to co-found Nanoé in Madagascar in 2017. Nanoé’s ambition is to offer a third way in the electrification landscape in rural Africa by providing a solution combining respect for the environment and sustainable development, digital technologies, and social entrepreneurship. Nicolas denounces the environmental impact of cheap solar kits, which he says “are transferring to the final us...
E12 - Developing decentralised, decarbonised and smart electricity access in Africa - Nicolas Saincy, Nanoé
January 27, 2022 15:11 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBA fascination for the African continent coupled with a background in electrical engineering led Nicolas Saincy to co-found Nanoé in Madagascar in 2017. Nanoé’s ambition is to offer a third way in the electrification landscape in rural Africa by providing a solution combining respect for the environment and sustainable development, digital technologies, and social entrepreneurship. Nicolas denounces the environmental impact of cheap solar kits, which he says “are transferring to the final us...
Creating a world where disabled people can thrive, with Lucie Middlemiss, University of Leeds
January 21, 2022 19:13 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWhy is energy poverty unsustainable? How do disabled people navigate the transition to net-zero? The “just transition” could be the right framework to rethink the way our societies are designed, and make sure disabled people are taking ownership of the opportunities presented. But first, we need to acknowledge that “The current distribution of energy is unfair to disabled people in the sense that they do not have as much access to energy." Prof. Lucie Middlemiss is Professor of Environ...
E11 - Creating a world where disabled people can thrive - Lucie Middlemiss, University of Leeds
January 21, 2022 19:13 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWhy is energy poverty unsustainable? How do disabled people navigate the transition to net-zero? The “just transition” could be the right framework to rethink the way our societies are designed, and make sure disabled people are taking ownership of the opportunities presented. But first, we need to acknowledge that “The current distribution of energy is unfair to disabled people in the sense that they do not have as much access to energy." Prof. Lucie Middlemiss is Professor of Environ...
E10 - Overcome energy poverty with better investment subsidies, with Audrey Dobbins, IER
December 10, 2021 15:38 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHow can public investment subsidies be better designed to have a greater impact on those who need them most? What can the business community do to involve people in vulnerable circumstances in the energy transition? Audrey Dobbins is a researcher at the Institute of Energy Economics and Rational Energy Use (IER) in Germany at the University of Stuttgart. Audrey has built her career between South Africa, Germany and the United States and has worked and studied chemistry, political science...
Overcome energy poverty with better investment subsidies, with Audrey Dobbins, IER
December 10, 2021 15:38 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHow can public investment subsidies be better designed to have a greater impact on those who need them most? What can the business community do to involve people in vulnerable circumstances in the energy transition? Audrey Dobbins is a researcher at the Institute of Energy Economics and Rational Energy Use (IER) in Germany at the University of Stuttgart. Audrey has built her career between South Africa, Germany and the United States and has worked and studied chemistry, political science...
E09 - Access to justice for vulnerable people, with Naomi Creutzfeldt and Chris Gill - ESRC Just Energy
July 08, 2021 09:54 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHow do vulnerable energy consumers access justice? What role do local intermediaries play? What could Ombudsmen do to fill the gaps between citizens and energy companies? How could their services become more accessible? Dr Naomi Creutzfeldt and Dr Chris Gill are both experts of consumer dispute resolution and the different forms of redress, such as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the Ombudsman model. Over the last four years, together with yours truly, we have investigated access t...
Access to justice for vulnerable people, with Naomi Creutzfeldt and Chris Gill - ESRC Just Energy
July 08, 2021 09:54 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHow do vulnerable energy consumers access justice? What role do local intermediaries play? What could Ombudsmen do to fill the gaps between citizens and energy companies? How could their services become more accessible? Dr Naomi Creutzfeldt and Dr Chris Gill are both experts of consumer dispute resolution and the different forms of redress, such as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the Ombudsman model. Over the last four years, together with yours truly, we have investigated access t...