Powering a people-centric energy transition
Driven by technology, economics, and policy, the energy transition will reimagine how we produce, transport, store, and consume energy. Its pace, scale and complexity present a transformational opportunity for our infrastructure. But for that transformation to be both just and sustainable, it must occur at the intersection of people, policy, and technology.
This will require us as practitioners to build deeper connections with stakeholders, and act with intention. Successful programs and governments are now taking a proactive approach, incorporating incentives and workforce development programs to accelerate adoption of green technologies and upskill local industry, particularly in marginalized communities.
By connecting people to new technologies and stakeholders, we can create a pathway for communities to benefit from and shape this massive shift in our built environment. Ultimately, our success will depend not just on high-level policy and innovation, but on unifying each part of this complex ecosystem of people, infrastructure and technology.
Originally published on Environment Analyst, June 2024