Powering the Future: From Clean Energy to Infrastructure
Do you think we will get rid of gas-powered cars by 2023?
Co-hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor sit down with Coleman Peiffer, Manager of Community and Economic Development at Alliant Energy, to discuss world of clean energy and infrastructure.
Key takeaways:
- The US has set a goal of ridding the country of gas-powered cars by 2035. However, there are a number of challenges that need to be addressed in order to achieve this goal.
- One of the biggest challenges is the state of the US power grid. The grid is not currently capable of handling the increased demand for electricity that would be generated by a fleet of electric vehicles.
- Another challenge is the lack of EV chargers in spec buildings. Most of the buildings being constructed today will have a 60-year useful life. This means that most of these buildings will be in use during a time when the majority of vehicles are electric.
- Finally, there are a number of political challenges that need to be addressed in order to achieve the goal of a clean energy economy. Some politicians are opposed to the development of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power.
Despite these challenges, there is a lot of progress being made towards a clean energy economy. The cost of electric vehicles is coming down, and the number of EV chargers is increasing. In addition, there is growing public support for renewable energy sources.
This episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a clean energy economy.
Mentioned in this episode:
Electric vehicles
Clean energy
Sustainability
Coleman Peiffer
Manager Community and Economic Development
Alliant Energy