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The KJ Show

Katherine Johnson

The KJ Show, featuring Dr. Katherine Johnson, will be a mix of breaking news combined with practical advice on the ways in which the energy industry will affect you and your family. Katherine will share insights on the changes in the industry drawing on her experience as a consultant in the energy efficiency industry for the past 30 years. This fast-paced show will combine energy updates with conversations with leaders in the energy efficiency community. Each show will also include a live call-in

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The KJ Show: Episode 71: Updating KJ's Favorite...

The KJ Show ·

2023/12/20

Today's show provides updates on some of Katherine Johnson's favorite energy stories. Dr. Johnson, host of The KJ Show, will revisit some of her favorite energy stories—from championing beavers to exposing the dark truths about carbon indulgences. She will also recap some of the most surprising energy stories, such as cutting down orchards and old-growth forests to make way for clean energy resources. Please join the KJ Show 11 a.m. Eastern Live on Wednesday

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The KJ Show: Episode 71: Updating KJ's Favorite...

The KJ Show ·

2023/12/20

Today's show provides updates on some of Katherine Johnson's favorite energy stories. Dr. Johnson, host of The KJ Show, will revisit some of her favorite energy stories—from championing beavers to exposing the dark truths about carbon indulgences. She will also recap some of the most surprising energy stories, such as cutting down orchards and old-growth forests to make way for clean energy resources. Please join the KJ Show 11 a.m. Eastern Live on Wednesday

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56:21

The KJ Show: Episode 70: Climate Math Just Doesn't...

The KJ Show ·

2023/12/13

The cost of investing in clean energy is a moving target, even according to the exerts. One study estimated that it will take an annual investment of $320 billion through 2050 to meet these goals, which translates into a 43% to 286% annual electric bill increase. Other studies estimate the cost of one part of this ambitious plan—even those costs are skyrocketing. A consulting firm estimated that the offshore industry will require at least $100 billion by 2030. Another survey estimated that building

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55:54

The KJ Show: Episode 69: Grid Lock: Barriers to...

The KJ Show ·

2023/12/06

The push for net zero faces one enormous challenge: building a grid capable of handling the increased electric demand caused by the surge in electrification. Progress towards a clean energy future will require more than $2 trillion in investment in a new electric grid. Researchers from Princeton University concluded that the United States must triple its transmission capacity to meet the increased demand. However, many grid-ready projects are never connected according to a report by Lawrence Berkely

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55:37

The KJ Show: Episode 68: COP 28 or Cop-Out?

The KJ Show ·

2023/11/29

Three climate fights will dominate COP28 as more than 70,000 delegates debate how fossil-fuel economies will meet the ambitious climate goal set in the Paris Accords. But isn't it ironic that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is hosting this discussion, a fact that has sparked international outrage? Recent reports have raised concerns regarding the pace at which these climate decisions have been made and the fact that most developed economies are falling short of these mandated goals. On today's

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The KJ Show: Episode 67: Net Zero- Running on Empty

The KJ Show ·

2023/11/22

Energy policymakers are pushing hard to achieve net zero energy goals. However recent setbacks demonstrate how these goals remain out of reach. Clean energy technology projects are failing worldwide, whether in a downturn in wind turbine investments or declining demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs). There have been a few glimpses of a renewable energy future in Europe, but questions remain about the long-term viability of net zero energy solutions. On today's show, Dr. Katherine Johnson will discuss

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The KJ Show: Episode 66: AI's Role in the Energy Sector

The KJ Show ·

2023/11/08

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally changing the energy sector. Its predictive capabilities can improve operations, especially in renewable energy sources like wind and solar. AI can also improve the overall efficiency of energy generation by creating neural networks that lead to gains in efficiency while reducing carbon emissions. However, like HAL in the movie 2001, AI also has some potentially negative consequences. The electric grid is increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attacks, and this

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57:16

The KJ Show: Episode 65: Carbon Offsets or Carbon...

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2023/11/01

Selling indulgences was a catalyst in the Reformation in Europe--- and it may be another catalyst in the move towards the Green New Deal. Environmental advocates have encouraged energy users to buy carbon offsets to represent "an emissions reduction or removal of greenhouse gases...in a manner calculated and traced to offset an entity's GHG emissions." The goal is to reduce emissions or remove and sequester carbon from the atmosphere somewhere by paying someone to plant trees, restore land or

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55:38

The KJ Show: Episode 63: The Climate Trilemma

The KJ Show ·

2023/10/18

The transition to a clean and green energy future faces many obstacles, but policymakers are now grappling with a new set of challenges: The Climate Trilemma. Countries must make trade-offs between Energy Security, Energy Sustainability and Energy Affordability. The catch is that a country can have two of these three goals, but it cannot have all three simultaneously. So politicians and regulators have to prioritize which two of these three goals are most important—and not surprisingly, energy

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57:01

The KJ Show: Episode 62: Behave! How Energy...

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2023/10/11

Influencing customer behavior has become an important component of energy efficiency program portfolios for electric and gas utilities. These programs rely on innovative approaches, such as comparing customer energy usage to neighbors, and including energy savings suggestions with the monthly utility bill.On today’s show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will explain how behavioral programs influence energy consumption. But, at what point do these programs evolve from customer education to customer

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56:46

The KJ Show: Episode 61: Get Your EE Veggies

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2023/10/04

On October 4, 2023, a growing network of advocates, companies, government agencies, utilities and others will showcase the benefits of energy efficiency during the 7th annual nationwide Energy Efficiency Day. Energy efficiency strategies need to be part and parcel of the transition to a net-zero economy, as homes and businesses powered by solar, and wind need to be as efficient as possible to maximize their energy potential. On today's show, Dr. Katherine Johnson will discuss how energy efficiency

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56:04

The KJ Show #60: More Speed Bumps for EVs

The KJ Show ·

2023/09/27

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are supposed to be the answer to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and propel us into a clean-energy future. But EVs, both cars and trucks, continue to encounter "speed bumps" along the way to full-scale adoption. These challenges were recently highlighted in the DOE's EV Road Trip, which exposed the shortcomings of the current EV charging infrastructure. EV trucks, which are heavier, face additional challenges highlighted by the American Trucking Association in recent

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The KJ Show #59 - Catch and Release!

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2023/09/20

The transition to a net zero economy depends upon the successful deployment of two technologies: carbon capture and battery storage. But are these technologies effective and affordable? Not yet. Carbon capture is viewed as "greenwashing," as ruptured pipelines caused severe CO2 leaks, while environmental justice organizations condemn the processes used to mine and manufacture electric batteries. On today's show, Dr. Katherine Johnson will explore the viability of these new "catch and release"

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56:05

The KJ Show #58 - Follow the Money

The KJ Show ·

2023/09/13

The world's richest countries have pledged up to $100 billion annually to fund investments that will reduce global warming. However, recent reports from media outlets and climate policy think tanks have uncovered the lack of accountability in climate finance investments. Government officials from Finland and The Philippines are raising concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability for these investments, describing the current project as "the wild west of finance.... Essentially,

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The KJ Show #57 - Out of this World Energy Ideas

The KJ Show ·

2023/09/06

Giant vacuum cleaners, moon mining, and gnome-friendly construction techniques are just some of the newest advances scientists are developing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). EV manufacturers have also made some technical breakthroughs regarding battery life. But how practical are these new solutions? In today's show, Dr. Johnson, our host, discusses some of the newest scientific breakthroughs to reduce GHG emissions. This episode will also identify how cities and companies, once committed

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The KJ Show #56 - Electricity's Giant Green Footprint

The KJ Show ·

2023/08/30

Land requirements are often overlooked in the discussion of green energy technologies. But Solar PV panels and wind turbines require significantly more land than coal mining or nuclear generation. In today's show, Dr. Johnson, our host, will discuss the land use requirements for all types of electricity generation. This show will include estimates about the land requirements to replace coal plants with renewable energy. It will also highlight pushback from communities who embrace "clean energy,"

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The KJ Show #55 - Chinese (Fact) Checkers

The KJ Show ·

2023/08/23

China plays a critical role in the Green Energy Transition as a primary supplier of solar panels and batteries. Despite China's pledge towards net zero, its actions speak much louder than its promises. For example, China fast-tracked 106 gigawatts of coal-fired power capacity this year, the highest rate since 2015. An Italian researcher discovered that China uses coal-burning facilities to make 80 percent of the world's solar panels. Even more disturbing, these panels are made by Uighur Muslims in

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The KJ Show #54 - Old McDonald Had a Solar PV Farm:...

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2023/08/16

A new partnership between agriculture and Solar PV farms has emerged as part of the green revolution. Described as "agrivoltaics," is the co-location of solar energy installations and agricultural crops either beneath or between rows of photovoltaic panels. Solar grazing is has become a critical element of this partnership and sheep are considered the ideal "lawn mowers." They also enjoy the shade of solar panels on hot days. But solar grazing is just one part of the green revolution as a there is a

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The KJ Show #53 - Range Wars: The Fight Over Ovens,...

The KJ Show ·

2023/08/02

The debate over "clean and green" energy is coming to our homes and favorite neighborhood restaurants. Jurisdictions across the US and Europe are implementing bans on residential connections for gas-fired appliances, including stoves, furnaces and water heaters. Wood-fired pizza overs are under fire in New York as government agencies are worried about the potential damage from GHG emissions. Wood-fired pizza ovens are banned in several Italian cities. But this debate is just beginning! A California

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54:36

The KJ Show #52 - The KJ Show's Greatest Hits

The KJ Show ·

2023/07/26

This episode recalls some of the favorite energy stories that Dr. Katherine Johnson shared during the past year. Today's show includes updates on some of the most popular topics, including new insights about the challenges with solar PV systems, the true origin of "the carbon footprint," and the ongoing scientific debate about climate change. She will also share breaking news about her favorite climate warrior- Beavers! Please join us at 11 a.m. Eastern Live on Wednesday by calling 866-451-1451 or

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