Chris Hadfield On Energy
From the spark of a fire to the roar of a rocket engine, our progress has always been powered by how we harness energy. Now, as we face the realities of increasing energy demand, the question is: where do we go next? Hosted by astronaut and engineer Colonel Chris Hadfield, On Energy explores the unexpected ways energy shapes our world. With guests from the forefront of science, technology, and industry, Hadfield leads smart, solutions-focused conversations on the choices and innovations that will define our energy future.
Episodes
From farm fields to your dinner table, every bite of food is supported by a complex network of energy. In this On Energy episode, Chris Hadfield is joined by Justin Rose, President of Lifecycle Solutions, Supply Management and Customer Success, and Aaron Wetzel, Vice President of Production & Precision Agriculture Production Systems from John Deere to explore how energy powers the global food system—from planting and harvesting...
A new generation of aviation is taking flight—powered by cleaner fuels and smarter design. In this episode of On Energy, Chris Hadfield sits down with former Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu to explore how the industry is working to reduce its footprint while keeping the world connected. They discuss breakthroughs in biofuels, hybrid engines, and hydrogen concepts, charting a path toward a more sustainable future in the skies.Correct...
What’s the true energy cost of our digital lives? In this episode of On Energy, Chris Hadfield talks with Dr. Vijay Gadepally, a scientist from MIT, about the hidden energy usage behind every scroll, stream, and AI-generated response. From energy-hungry data centers to smarter management of supercomputers, Vijay reveals what it takes to keep the internet running—and what we can do to use it more efficiently.
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How do we maintain power when extreme weather temperatures strike? In this episode of On Energy, Chris Hadfield talks with Michele Harradence, President of Enbridge Gas, about the essential energy system that keeps millions of homes running. They discuss various topics, including the role of natural gas, hybrid heating, smart thermostats, and strategies for reducing household emissions. Together, they explore the evolution of home ...
What really happens when you flip on a light switch? In this episode of On Energy, Chris Hadfield talks with energy expert Dr. Michael Webber about the invisible system that keeps our world running. They discuss various topics, including aging infrastructure, the emergence of smart grids and the fact that electricity is a technology that depends on a fuel source to deliver reliable energy. Together they unpack how the grid is evolv...
What can space travel teach us about the future of energy? In this episode of On Energy, Chris Hadfield speaks with aerospace engineer Lauren Lyons,whose career spans NASA JPL, SpaceX, and Blue Origin. They discuss the technologies that are powering space exploration, including solar-powered satellites and water-propelled spacecraft. Together, they explore how innovations beyond Earth could help reshape our methods of energy storag...
Hosted by astronaut and engineer Colonel Chris Hadfield, On Energy explores the unexpected ways energy shapes our world. Each episode starts with something familiar—your phone, a cross-continent flight, the light switch in your home—and unpacks the hidden systems and bold ideas shaping the future of energy.
With guests at the forefront of science, technology, and industry, Hadfield leads smart, solutions-focused conversations about ...
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