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50 States of Sustainability, Season 1: Energy Transition

There is significant movement in all sectors of the US economy to make the transition to clean energy.

The episodes in "Energy Transition" are:

Are Renewables Reliable? - Bigger Picture
Amory Lovins, Founder of The Rocky Mountain Institute, reflects on the potential of renewable energy sources to reliably power the grid.

Clean Energy Columbus
"Clean Energy Columbus" is a program that mandates the city of Columbus, OH will run on 100% renewable energy.

Are Corporations Changing? - Bigger Picture
Amory Lovins and Jon Creyts of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) explain how workers, corporations, financiers and government working together are driving the energy transition.

Solar and Wind Everywhere! - Bigger Picture
Amory Lovins explains how solar and wind power can be used everywhere in the US.

Saving Energy - Bigger Picture
Amory Lovins reflects on the impact of saving energy on global carbon emissions.

The Energy Transition - Bigger Picture
Jon Creyts of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) explain the four main steps to implement the energy transition.

The Next Energy Economy - Bigger Picture
Jon Creyts of the Rocky Mountain Institute reflects on the economic opportunities presented by the renewable energy economy.

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