Energy Thinks with Tisha Schuller · 2026-05-21 · 41 min
What you’ll get in this episode of Energy Thinks This week, I sit down with Jim Kerr, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company Gas , for a conversation about what happens when the realities of physics, economics, and historically high energy demand collide with The Myth of an Easy Energy Transition . Jim would be humble and interesting while talking to a tree stump. But lucky for you, he is even more engaging with me. A few things you’ll hear us discuss: * Why “the laws of physics and economics are undefeated” when it comes to our energy system * The growing pressure on the natural gas and electric systems as demand rises * How leaders can move beyond picking winners and losers in energy debates * Why humility and honesty matter in conversations about energy and climate We agree: Easy narratives about the energy transition are giving way to mature, nuanced conversations about trade-offs. Why Jim Kerr? Before leading Southern Company Gas, Jim served as a utility commissioner in North Carolina - which means he understands energy not just from the perspective of operations and infrastructure, but also from the perspective of public accountability.
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