The Coronavirus Fallout

This week: how coronavirus could accelerate or decelerate the energy transition. We’re facing an oil shock amid a pandemic, supply chains are still in disarray, economic gears are grinding to a near halt, and countries are scrambling to put stimulus packages in place. How will this shape the energy system? We’re going to break the conversation into three parts: the impact on fossil fuels and renewables; long-term prospects for decarbonization; and a blueprint for a low-carbon stimulus. Where will the money go when this is all over? Could clean energy have the advantage over fossil energy from investors and governments? Recommended reading:GTM: Could the Oil Price Collapse Drive More $$ Into RenewablesGTM: For Wind and Solar Sectors, Biggest Coronavirus Risk May Be a Damaged EconomyBusiness Insider: Coronavirus Stunts Clean Energy GrowthWSJ: Oil Markets Point to Lasting Glut of CrudeWSJ: Oil Drop Takes Down Hedge FundOilPrice.com: Oil Price Crash Continues Despite $1.5 Trillion Fed InterventionOilPrice.com: Morgan Stanley Expects Net Zero Demand Growth in ChinaE&ENews: The Oil Crash and Climate: What to KnowE&ENews: Green Energy's $10T Revolution Faces Oil Crash TestE&ENews: Senate GOP Eyes Energy Aid in Response to Market FalloutThis podcast is brought to you by CPower. CPower is helping organizations chart a path to energy’s future. Visit thecpowerway.com/future to learn how CPower can guide your decisions on distributed generation, demand response and your energy spend.