San Francisco Energy Dialogues Podcast
California’s Pathway Towards a Low-Carbon, Renewable Energy Future
This podcast was recorded at the San Francisco Energy Dialogues, held in partnership with Stanford Natural Gas Initiative and as part of our broader City Series
The aim is to have strategic dialogue, welcoming diverse viewpoints from participants within and outside the industry, as well as the formation of solutions driving a sustainable energy pathway forward, critical amidst an on-going energy transition.
In this podcast, energy thought leaders discuss California’s pathway towards a low-carbon, renewable energy future.
Main Topics:
- California’s energy scenarios, overall plans to transition to a low-carbon economy and what they will mean for the state and the region – examining targets and aspirations
- A closer look at regulatory and policy frameworks; how will they influence businesses overall, as well as supply and demand for various resources?
- What do California initiatives look like for emissions reduction in transportation and a decarbonized power grid?
- How will existing energy sources integrate with new sources? Will new energy be increasingly renewable?
- What will be the role of natural gas in achieving California’s goals?
Panelists:
- Thomas Baker, Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group
- Sally Benson, Co-Director, Precourt Institute for Energy
- Michael Wara, Director, Climate and Energy Policy Program, Senior Research Scholar, Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University
Moderator:
- Chris Carr, Partner, Baker Botts
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