The energy transition is a complex, global challenge. Every country needs to work together toward the common goal of net-zero emissions. It feels like almost every day, we see global leaders announce pledges and plans that will drive their countries closer to net-zero. What if some global leaders decide to move in a different direction than the others? How do the crises they cause affect the rest of the world and as a knock-on effect the path to net-zero? In this special edition of the Energy Gang, the gang discusses the war in Ukraine and the consequences for the rest of the world. How can we work through the short-term impacts whilst keeping the energy transition on track? Ed is joined on today's episode by two returning guests. We’re happy to welcome back Melissa Lott, the Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia. Our next guest has not been on the show for over a year but very glad she’s back. Amy Duffour is Co-founder and General Partner at Azolla Ventures and leads our second topic on climate innovation investments. VC funds are heavily invested in some sectors and steer clear of others. What sectors get the most investment and why?One of the impacts of the current energy crisi is the surge in gas prices in America. To close out the episode, the gang discusses the options open to American policy makers and what’s being done to ease the pain at the pump. Stick around to the end for the free electrons to hear what the hosts are up to outside of the show.The Energy Gang is brought to you by EPC Power.EPC Power manufactures self-developed energy storage smart inverters made in their American factories with gigawatt level capacity.Visit epcpower.com/energygang to learn more about their utility scale and C & I product lines and schedule a call to learn how they can help you power your energy storage projects.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.