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Lacey: Meaningful decarbonization from advanced nuclear is still far away
“It feels to me, though, that the technology cycles are still quite long, and as a real meaningful decarbonization solution, it's still a ways out.”
Lacey: Alternative battery chemistries must stand without lithium price spikes
“So these technologies may get a second look, but I think that, you know, they need to stand on their own absent these commodity price spikes.”
Lacey: Transmission hype outpaces the reality of difficult US construction
“Relative, the hype relative to the reality of building out transmission lines that they don't match up. And I have to, I unfortunately have to be a sell. Even though, you know, I generally support lots more transmission build out in this country. I think it's …”
Lacey: State energy policy focus has shifted from decarbonization to affordability
“I think we're well beyond decarbonization. Certainly decarbonization is really important for many state leaders, but the affordability and economic growth issue is front and center, as you said.”
Lacey: Market forces and national security now strongly favor battery recycling
“I think now you have a really clear economic, national security, and environmental case for battery recycling. So there's a lot of activity right now, and it's pretty compelling, and the market forces Are definitely in favor of this push for more battery recyc…”