The Unstoppable Energy Revolution with Chris Smith

About this episode

Chris Smith discusses his extensive experience in the energy sector and addresses key issues such as blackouts and energy misinformation.

Chris has 35 years' experience in the energy sector, cutting his teeth in a coal fired power station before moving on to hydro, wind, nuclear solar and BESS projects both in the UK and globally. We talk about transferable skills, the threat of blackouts, how economics are unfolding and Chris's current mission: pushing back against energy misinformation. Fascinating stuff! To get the listener offer on our Achieving Net Zero for Business course click here (use code NETZERO5 if asked) To turbocharge your programme using our Net Zero Accelerator click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Gareth Kane

Guest: Chris Smith

Topics covered

• energy sector
• renewable energy
• energy misinformation
• blackouts
• economics

Keywords

• energy revolution
• renewable energy
• blackouts
• energy misinformation
• economics

Sponsors

Achieving Net Zero for Business, Net Zero Accelerator

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Organizations: Achieving Net Zero for Business, Net Zero Accelerator

Places: UK

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