Podcast appearances and mentions of Ernest J Moniz

In the inaugural episode of the Siemens Energy Podcast, Christian Bruch, President and CEO of Siemens Energy, hosts a fascinating and wide-ranging chat with Ernest J. Moniz, former US Secretary of Energy and current President and CEO of the Energy Futures Initiative. Topics covered include:The two important benchmarks of access to electricity enunciated in the UN Quality of Life indicators (i.e the jump from access to hundreds of kilowatt-hours per year to thousands)The expectations for the coming November 2021 Glasgow COP meeting (action must match rhetoric)What “de-carbonizing” the economy means in reality (there are sectors that are really difficult to de-carbonize)The need for negative carbon technologies (de-carbonizing is an insufficient strategy)The idea that “net zero” can be a distraction (it is a milestone, not a goal)The realities of renewables (sometimes the wind doesn't blow)The weaknesses in global supply chains exposed by Covid-19 (energy and security are deeply linked)Moniz also discusses the important role that governments can play in unlocking private capital for an energy transformation. While he was Secretary of Energy, Moniz saw $30 billion of financing reach the hands of private capital, which helped various energy sectors take giant leaps forward.If you enjoyed today's show, please leave a 5-Star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today's episode, visit Siemens-Energy.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What would Professor Ernest Moniz, 13th  United States Secretary of Energy, say to the 16th Secretary who will be appointed in the coming months?Would he, as the architect of the JCPOA (known better as the Iran nuclear deal) agree with Donald Trump that it was “the worst deal ever negotiated? (Spoiler alert: no).What does he consider to be the most interesting innovations in the energy space?Listen to the special, 17th episode of Cleaning Up to find out!  Bio/introductionWhile the US election votes are being counted, Ernie Moniz and Michael Liebreich sit down for Cleaning Up’s 17th episode.  Ernie Moniz served as the U.S. Secretary Energy during President Barack Obama’s second term. He  was the architect of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (known better as the Iran nuclear deal). In addition to that he played a key role in negotiating the Paris Agreement and founding Mission Innovation at COP21. Currently he is the CEO of Energy Futures Initiative, a Washington based non-profit he founded.He is also co-chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, a non-profit organization that has advanced innovative solutions for securing nuclear materials, building international cooperation for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, preventing the spread of disease and reducing radiological threats.  He is the inaugural Distinguished Fellow of the Emerson Collective and CEO of the non-profit Energy Futures Initiative.  Before going into politics, Ernie Moniz worked at the MIT’s Department of Physics from 1973 until becoming Secretary of Energy in 2013. Dr. Moniz was the Founding Director of the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) and Director of the Laboratory for Energy and the Environment. He  is now the Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Physics and Engineering Systems emeritus and Special Advisor to the MIT President.   Dr. Moniz is also a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center.  Professor Moniz previously served in government as DOE Under Secretary from 1997 until January 2001 with science, energy, and nuclear security responsibilities and from 1995 to 1997 as Associate Director for Science in the Office of Science and Technology Policy with responsibility for the physical, life, and social sciences.  Key linksOfficial Biohttps://www.nti.org/about/leadership-and-staff/ernest-moniz/  Energy Futures Initiativewww.energyfuturesinitiative.orgReport calls on California to lead on carbon capture for deep decarbonization (22nd October 2020)https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/report-calls-on-california-to-lead-on-carbon-capture-for-deep-decarbonization-60855240  An Action Plan for Carbon Capture and Storage in California: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions (October 2020)https://earth.stanford.edu/events/action-plan-carbon-capture-and-storage-california-opportunities-challenges-solutions#gs.k69lgrWorld Climate Foundation North American Virtual Summit (24th of September 2020)https://www.worldclimateforum.org/The Importance of Building Coalitions for a Clean Energy Recovery From COVID-19 (April 14th 2020)https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2020/04/14/clean-energy-recovery-covid-19/  The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) at a Glance (October 2020)https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/JCPOA-at-a-glanceClearing the Air: Technological Carbon Dioxide Remove RD&D Initiative (2019)  https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58ec123cb3db2bd94e057628/t/5d899dcd22a4747095bc04d5/1569299950841/EFI+Clearing+the+Air+Summary.pdf  Donald Trump’s on JCPOA (April 2015)https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-cutting-off-funds-iranian-regime-uses-support-destructive-activities-around-world/US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz interviewed by BNEF’s Michael Liebreich at Summit (2014)https://vimeo.com/99820281 

Today’s guest is John Larsen, a Director at Rhodium Group who leads the firm’s US power sector and energy systems research. John specializes in analysis of national and state clean energy policy and market trends. Previously, John worked for the US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis where he served as an electric power policy advisor. Prior to working in government, John led federal and congressional policy analysis in the World Resources Institute’s Climate and Energy Program. John is a non-resident Senior Associate in the Energy and National Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He has lectured at several academic institutions including Johns Hopkins University and Amherst College. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University. In today’s episode, we cover: Overview of Rhodium Group The state of the state in US in regards to climate policy, emissions projections, energy makeup looking forwards, and the role of specific technologies and policies Role of federal vs state government and what we can learn from history that applies looking forwards Links to topics discussed in this episode: Rhodium Group: https://rhg.com/ John’s bio: https://rhg.com/team/john-larsen/ Department of Energy: https://www.energy.gov/ Dr. Stephen Chu: https://www.energy.gov/contributors/dr-steven-chu Ernest J. Moniz: https://www.nti.org/about/leadership-and-staff/ernest-moniz/ Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy: https://energypolicy.columbia.edu/ Francis Rooney: https://francisrooney.house.gov/ Ted Deutch: https://teddeutch.house.gov/ California Low Carbon Fuel Standard: https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/fuels/lcfs/lcfs.htm Direct air capture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_air_capture 45Q: https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:26%20section:45Q%20edition:prelim) You can find me on twitter at @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests. Enjoy the show!

The key outcomes of the Paris COP21 meeting in 2015 included: first, both an acknowledgement that global warming must be held below two degrees Celsius and national commitments to start down the road of deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions; second, a multinational recognition that clean energy technology innovation is at the center of solutions to the climate challenge with associated commitments to double their innovation R and D budgets. Today, a consensus is emerging that we are collectively well behind any semblance of a successful trajectory to those ends. We must dramatically accelerate the clean energy transformation to a deeply decarbonized energy economy. This calls for a significantly expanded and refocused innovation agenda across multiple sectors of the economy – not just the electricity sector. The innovation pathway to a deeply decarbonized energy economy will be addressed.

Former US Secretary of Energy and MIT Professor of Physics Ernest J. Moniz discussed key issues related to climate, clean energy, and nuclear security with David Gergen, senior political analyst for CNN and professor of public service and co-director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School.

On October 13, the Center on Global Energy Policy was honored to welcome Dr. Ernest J. Moniz as a guest speaker at our annual Energy Leaders Forum in New York City. Secretary Moniz offered reflections on the Department of Energy's role in key international efforts to ensure America’s national security and advance low-carbon economies globally under the Obama Administration. Following the Secretary's remarks, Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated a discussion with questions submitted from the audience.