Part 3

Part 3: Discuss the transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy This segment unpacks the pathways and challenges of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Rafailia introduces the Multi-Level Perspective framework, highlighting the interconnected roles of innovation, policy, and markets. Jenna emphasizes the importance of just transitions, addressing energy security, labor disparities, and economic uncertainty. The discussion also explores the limitations of renewable energy, such as intermittent supply, and strategies to overcome these challenges through technological advancements and policy shifts. The segment critiques the concept of "energy transitions," proposing "energy additions" as a more accurate term. It concludes by setting the stage for the next topic: ethics and justice in transitions.