Why the Energy Transition Is Harder Than Most People Think
Why the Energy Transition Is Harder Than Most People Think  
Podcast: The Atomic Exchange Podcast
Published On: Thu Apr 23 2026
Description: In Episode 63 of The Atomic Exchange Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Goran Calic and Michael Tadrous are joined by Daniel Arbour, President and CEO of Oshawa Power, former CEO and Global Head of Shell Mobile Fuelling, and founder of Mountainview Strategy, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it actually means to lead in the energy sector today. Together, they discuss Daniel’s journey from oil and gas into the utility world, what customers really value in energy, why utilities often struggle to innovate, how regulation can hold the sector back, and how energy companies are thinking about reliability, grid modernization, EVs, distributed energy, AI, and rising demand in a changing energy system. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on leadership, innovation, and the future of energy.