What is the role for governments in creating a sustainable energy supply?
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About the video: ‘What is the role for governments in creating a sustainable energy supply?’
In the final part of this three-part series, Mr Vaitheeswaran recognizes the important role the government can play in creating incentives for the market. He cautions politicians against picking energy technologies. He then talks about key players at the cutting edge of energy innovation and closes by setting out his vision for the future of energy.See also: Amory Lovins
Total views: 3,135
Filmed: London, UK on 9 June 2004
Credits: Interviewer - Marcus Morrell Camera and Editor - Marcus Morrell
Copyright © 2004 Big Picture TV
About Vijay Vaitheeswaran
Vijay Vaitheeswaran is Global Environment and Energy Correspondent for The Economist , covering politics, economics, business and technology.
He’s author of Power to the People, How the Coming Energy Revolution will Change our Lives, and maybe even Save the Planet (2003).
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