S4E2: Navigating the Path to a Net-zero Future with Chris Greig, Senior Research Scientist at Princeton's Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Chris Greig, the Theodora D. ’78 and William H. Walton III ’74 Senior Research Scientist at Princeton's Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. With nearly 30 years of experience as a founder and senior executive in the private sector and his leadership in the Andlinger Center at Princeton, Chris is a prominent voice in the global energy transition. His interdisciplinary research at Princeton combines engineering, energy systems, business, and social sciences to address the complex challenges of transitioning to a sustainable energy future.

In this episode, Chris shares his journey from rural Australia to becoming a leader in the energy sector, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his career. We dive into the urgency and complexity of fossil fuel dependence, exploring the socio-economic trends driving energy consumption and the barriers to achieving a rapid energy transition. Chris provides insights into the history of innovation in the energy sector, the role of traditional energy leaders, and the critical need for a durable and ambitious transition strategy. Chris offers his perspective on the future of energy transition, the gaps that need to be filled, and his vision for the next decade in this critical field!