Energy Switch

Energy and climate are intertwined, two of the most important topics in the world today. Yet viewers know very little about them. This show aims to change that. 'Energy Switch' brings together two renowned experts from government, NGOs, academia and industry, with differing perspectives on important energy and climate topics, such as: Could solar and wind power our future? Or could hydrogen be the dominant energy source? Should we have more or less nuclear power? How should we respond to climate change? What policies most effectively reduce emissions? How could we pay for them? These lively discussions and more are moderated by renowned energy scientist and communicator Dr. Scott Tinker. The show is produced, written and directed by Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Harry Lynch, creator of the celebrated PBS series 'Great Performances: Now Hear This' and 'Stories of the Mind.'

Wed, Aug 20	1:30 P.M.	Grid-Scale Batteries NH World (11.3) Large-scale batteries on our power grid could balance the intermittency of wind and solar, along with the normal irregularities of the grid.
Wed, Aug 27	1:30 P.M.	Energy Subsidies NH World (11.3) Subsidies support energy infrastructure and development to benefit consumers.
Wed, Sep 3	1:30 P.M.	Could Lng Change Global Energy? NH World (11.3) Liquifying natural gas and shipping it around the world in tankers could make it available to all at a global market price.
Wed, Sep 10	1:30 P.M.	Understanding The Electric Grid, Part 1 NH World (11.3) The electric grid, and all its attached generators and transformers, has been called the largest machine in the world.
Wed, Sep 17	1:30 P.M.	Understanding The Electric Grid, Part 2 NH World (11.3) The electric grid powers our cities and industry, workplaces, homes and increasingly, our cars.
Wed, Sep 24	1:30 P.M.	The Good News About Climate Change NH World (11.3) Recent IPCC reports show less warming that predicted a decade ago, and some experts feel the most extreme climate modeling scenarios are out of date.