Role of innovation and technology in the race to net-zero

Scientists, companies and governments worldwide are racing to find innovative solutions to limit carbon emissions. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chair of the Climate Solutions Caucus, Evelyn Wang, director at the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), and leading conservation experts join Washington Post Live for a series of conversations about the role of innovation, technology and federal policy in addressing climate change. Click here for transcript Co-Chair, Climate Solutions Caucus Director, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Senior Vice President, Climate Change, World Wildlife Fund CEO, Ocean Conservancy The following content is produced and paid for by a Washington Post Live event sponsor. The Washington Post newsroom is not involved in the production of this content. As the United States shifts towards a future focusing on carbon neutrality through the increasing adoption of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and a surge in demand for greener resources, the electric power grid is experiencing unforeseen challenges. In a segment presented by Hitachi, Dr. Bo Yang, Rajesh Devnani, and Patricia Hoffman discuss how, now more than ever, digital solutions are necessary to support the energy industry, where factors such as rapid digitalization, electrification, and the rise of prosumers and self-generating communities are rapidly re-shaping the industry. Senior Director, Energy/Power, Hitachi America, Ltd. R&D Vice President, Energy & Utilities, Hitachi Vantara Principal Deputy Director, Grid Deployment Office, Energy Department