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101

Market Literacy and Narratives in the Energy Industry with Markham Hislop

October 18, 2023
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Join David Arkell, John Pooley, Lysandra Naom, and guest Markham Hislop, fellow podcaster, publisher, and journalist at Energi Media, on an episode all about energy market literacy! This episode features energy education, responsibility for energy literacy, common misconceptions about the market, and more. Find Energi Media and more content from Markham Hislop here: https://energi.media. Check out our 360 Carbon Excellence Program.

Highlights

  • Narrative-Based Approach:
    Hislop argues that narratives, rather than technical energy literacy, are more impactful for engaging the public on energy issues, as stories resonate better and help people understand key concepts.
  • Challenges of Energy Transition Messaging:
    The complexity of the energy industry and strong messaging from incumbent fossil fuel companies make it difficult to communicate the need for transition and the realities of climate policy.
  • Media’s Role in the Energy Debate:
    Hislop highlights the need for media to offer balanced, narrative-based journalism that connects policy, technology, and social issues in the energy sector.
  • Ground Game for Public Engagement:
    Hislop discusses his approach to building market literacy at a community level by presenting to local groups and organizations, aiming to drive engagement and understanding at the grassroots level.
  • Misinformation in Energy Discourse:
    The conversation touches on the prevalence of misinformation around renewables and electric vehicles, often perpetuated by groups with vested interests in slowing down the energy transition.

    • Key Insights

  • Importance of Simplified Narratives:
    Hislop notes that simplified and relatable narratives can bridge the gap between complex energy topics and public understanding, especially around energy transitions.
  • Influence of Incumbent Interests:
    Traditional energy companies actively promote narratives that downplay the need for change, using their resources to shape public opinion and resist transitions toward renewable energy.
  • Public Demand for Reputable Information:
    As misinformation is prevalent, Hislop stresses the importance of reputable, balanced sources in educating the public about energy policies, climate change, and economic implications.
  • Urgency of Transition Adoption:
    The 2020s are marked as a decade of rapid energy transition, with significant technological shifts expected, making it crucial for individuals and organizations to engage with and understand these changes.
  • Potential for Community-Based Education:
    Hislop sees grassroots engagement as essential for building market literacy and encouraging proactive involvement in energy transition issues, suggesting that individual and community education can help counter industry-driven narratives.
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