Show Notes
Why are clean energy projects being banned across America? The answer isn’t technology, it’s trust.
In this panel from the Aspen Institute’s Clean Econ: Revival In The West, we uncover the unscalable secret to success: enduring community trust. Learn how the same expertise used in oil and gas is delivering zero-emissions, 24/7 geothermal power, and why local relationships are the most vital part of project development. The discussion features Milford High School Principal David Kluff and Fervo Energy’s Senior SVP of Strategy Sarah Jewett.
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The panel answers the biggest questions facing the energy transition:
Shifting Economics: Learn how to shift the economic outlook in boom-and-bust towns and create long-term careers.
Culture Over Policy: Understand why “policy follows culture” is increasing opposition to clean energy projects.
Durable Projects: Discover how to build durable, bipartisan projects by focusing on people and community needs.
Base Load Power: Explore how the oil and gas workforce is essential to delivering clean, 24/7 geothermal base load power.
The Unscalable Key: The most important secret to project success—enduring trust—is fully revealed.
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About this video:
The video features a panel discussion at the Aspen Institute, a prominent “think tank”, where experts address pressing global issues. This “climate change forum” explores strategies for organizations and governments to take greater action on “climate change” and “environmental protection”. Discover how leaders are working towards solutions for a “warming planet”.
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