About this episode

The episode discusses the rise of electric vehicles, power grid stability during heat waves, solar power milestones, and a new road tax for EVs while featuring a sustainable hotel in Victoria.

Electric vehicles continue their remarkable rise around the world, and this week we take a look at the latest global trends from the IEA to see just how far the transition has come since The Clean Energy Show launched in 2020. We also explore new ways to keep the power grid stable during dangerous heat waves, why solar power just hit another major milestone in the United States, and the UK's new mileage-based road tax for EVs. Plus, Brian records this episode from beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, at one of Canada's most sustainable hotels. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including a monthly bonus podcast! This Week on The Clean Energy Show Brian records from Victoria's eco-friendly Inn at Laurel Point and its innovative ocean-water heat pump system. The IEA's latest Global EV Outlook shows electric vehicles continuing their rapid global growth since 2020. California wins another legal battle over cleaner commercial heating equipment. Practical ways to keep your home cooler during increasingly intense heat waves. Solar generates more U.S. electricity than coal for the first time ever. New York pilots home batteries that power window air…

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