James M. Smith
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James Smith was appointed Chairman of the Carbon Trust in September 2011 and brings over thirty years of experience in the energy industry, the last seven as Chairman of Shell UK.

In addition to his role as Chairman of the Carbon Trust, James is Chairman of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama, a Trustee of the Science Museum, on the advisory group for the Green Investment Bank and Past President of the Energy Institute. James has a degree in physics and is a chartered accountant.

Blog Entries by James M. Smith

Let's Stop Squabbling and Get Behind the Energy Bill

(0) Comments | Posted 24 September 2012 | (13:47)

Electricity technologies and electricity markets are enormously complex. Yet these technologies and markets must change significantly and quickly, becoming even more complex in the process. Sadly, there is no simple option either in technology or market mechanism. Low carbon electricity technologies face many unknowns, especially about their true costs. And...

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The Awkward, Realistic Choices on Low Carbon Electricity

(8) Comments | Posted 7 May 2012 | (00:00)

As the public debate on securing our future energy needs continues to heat up, one thing is certain. Kicking the fossil fuel habit will be hard. Over two billion people in the developing world need more energy. Even with major improvements in energy efficiency and huge growth in alternative energy,...

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