Switched On

The future of energy, transport, sustainability and more, as told by BNEF analysts. Each week, Dana Perkins and Tom Rowlands-Rees sit down with BloombergNEF (BNEF) analysts to uncover the key findings and stories behind their latest research.

Trump’s First 100 Days: Tariffs, Turmoil and Policy
Apr 30, 2025 – 34:34
Crude Reality: Oil Demand Growth Falls After Tariffs
Apr 23, 2025 – 26:58
Rainforest to Revenue: Brazil’s Carbon Market Opening
Apr 17, 2025 – 36:51
Power Play: EU Courts Chinese Battery Manufacturers
Apr 9, 2025 – 23:31
EU Dials Down Green Finance Rules as US Wages ESG War
Apr 3, 2025 – 25:39
Unlocking Southeast Asia’s Clean Energy Potential
Mar 26, 2025 – 19:46
Liquid Demand: Tech Solutions for Water Stress
Mar 20, 2025 – 29:51
Hydrogen: Bucking the Low-Cost Clean Power Trend
Mar 12, 2025 – 32:21
Data Center Dynamics: AI and Energy Demand
Mar 5, 2025 – 36:52
Investors Bet $2 Trillion on the Energy Transition
Feb 27, 2025 – 24:08
Weather and Commodities: A Perfect Storm
Feb 19, 2025 – 26:55
Bank Transition Ratios Plot Route for Decarbonization
Feb 12, 2025 – 34:48
Global Wind Market Shifts as Chinese Exports Expand
Feb 6, 2025 – 30:45
Public to Private: The Shift in Clean Energy Ownership
Jan 30, 2025 – 22:45
Five Energy Transition Lessons for 2025
Jan 22, 2025 – 19:25
Energy Security in Flux: Gas Faces 2025 Stress Test
Jan 15, 2025 – 24:33
Drilling for Gold: The Hydrogen Beneath Our Feet
Jan 8, 2025 – 29:10
Japan Powers Up: Market Liberalization Sparks Interest
Jan 2, 2025 – 31:31
Splitting Atoms, Scaling AI: Big Tech’s Nuclear Gambit
Dec 19, 2024 – 28:42
Getting Real: Net Zero Isn’t Enough for Fortescue
Dec 12, 2024 – 22:05
Under the Hood of Emerging Markets’ Energy Transition
Dec 5, 2024 – 20:45
Climate-Tech Finance: India Surges, China Slumps
Nov 27, 2024 – 28:01
Burning Issue: Peak Coal Close But Demand Lingers
Nov 20, 2024 – 37:04
Gone With the Wind: Turbine Additions Still Fall Short
Nov 13, 2024 – 40:12
Current Investments: Expanding the World’s Power Grids
Nov 7, 2024 – 31:25
Catch Me If You Can: EU Trails US On Clean-Tech Policy
Oct 30, 2024 – 28:24
Heavy Transport Maps Out a Low-Carbon Future
Oct 24, 2024 – 41:31
Who Gives a COP? UN Biodiversity Summit Expectations
Oct 16, 2024 – 29:13
Rocky Markets Undermine Energy Transition Metal Demand
Oct 9, 2024 – 35:38
BNEF Pioneers Award: Net-Zero Fuels and Nature Data
Oct 2, 2024 – 49:52
Growing Problems: Food Companies’ Environmental Impact
Sep 25, 2024 – 32:31
Satellites Zero In on Elusive Methane Emissions
Sep 18, 2024 – 34:50
Scaling Clean Energy to Power India’s Growing Demand
Sep 11, 2024 – 38:18
Big Oil Pumps the Brakes on Its Dirty Asset Divestment
Sep 5, 2024 – 31:54
Carbon Capture: Innovation Rises as Investment Stalls
Aug 29, 2024 – 28:39
Fuel for Thought: Rising Tide of LNG May Become a Glut
Aug 21, 2024 – 35:50
With Great Power Markets Comes Great Responsibility
Aug 14, 2024 – 34:31
Food or Fuel: The Energy Transition’s Battle for Land
Aug 7, 2024 – 29:49
New Energy Storage Solutions Test Lithium-Ion’s Reign
Jul 31, 2024 – 30:59
EV Sales Growth Cools But Some Markets Still Run Hot
Jul 24, 2024 – 39:53
US Leads Clean Hydrogen Charge But Who Will Buy It?
Jul 17, 2024 – 29:51
Net-Zero Window Closing But Still Time to Get On Track
Jul 3, 2024 – 32:15
US Tariff Threat Risks Own Goal in Solar Trade War
Jun 26, 2024 – 38:04
Does Europe Need to Become More Protectionist?
Jun 19, 2024 – 34:35
Nuclear Harbors Big Dreams Despite Hurdles
Jun 12, 2024 – 36:01
Strained Power Grids Test Flexible Market Solution
Jun 5, 2024 – 31:49
Rooftop Solar Boom Turns Australian Power Prices Red
May 30, 2024 – 42:16
Self-Driving Vehicles Navigate Funding Speed Bumps
May 22, 2024 – 32:29
US ESG Backlash Steps Up as EU Strengthens Standards
May 15, 2024 – 33:42
Brazil Harnesses Natural Capital to Fuel Green Future
May 8, 2024 – 34:02

Recent Reviews

小刘吃多了

One of the best podcasts

Very informative, nicely curated, well-structured episodes coving a good range of key topics - from EV to plant-based milk - in the climate change field. A great selection of questions and speakers. I’m learning a ton since following Switch On. Strongly recommended!
razrmogle

Good content, unreasonably LONG breaks for ads

Enjoying the show, but very irritated by the incredibly long ads. Will look for alternative sources.
Gjghjfd

Insightful

Great quick takes on everything energy. My new favorite podcast
J Corry

For all the energy geeks

This is a great podcast that covers a wide range of topics related to clean energy. I love the format where they bring in experts to discuss recent reports produced by BNEF.
EthanAll

BNEF on the go

Love our podcast as it’s a great way to keep up w all our best stuff while riding the train, etc. Shout out to Dana and Mark for keeping it fun - and for tolerating me as an occasional guest.
thechrisdp

Insightful for energy nerds and newbies alike

Breaking down complex topics in a light and informative manner is a great way to end my day on my commute home. The subjects are varied and always interesting, and the prevalence of diverse speakers is welcome
SustainableGoals

Fantastic

Great overview of the energy transition
julien morgan

Great Podcast

Super informative!!
contactet2003

Always interesting

I am trying to learn more about alternative energy and sustainability. I always learn from these varied and informative discussions. Thanks Mark and Dana.
annaloutoo

Informative without the stodginess

Gives a great macro view to provide context for all of the micro decisions we make about our energy consumption.
moonsovermyhammies

Always a pleasure

Always insightful, creative, and fun to listen to. Consistently high quality contributors
Jess.Trident

Makes you smarter

These people go beyond the headlines and at are a really credible source for serious thinking on the future of energy
Vertis

Insightful

Incredible