Government impact on electrification

The transition to a more sustainable, zero-emissions world is far from slowing down and the technological advancements that are powering next-generation innovations are bringing us closer to that goal every day. But what are governments around the world doing to help drive the forward motion of electrification?

In this episode of The Making of What Matters, our host, Zari Venhaus is joined by Chris Hess, vice president of public affairs at Eaton, to discuss the government regulations, policies, and incentives addressing emissions reduction and how Eaton plays an integral role in the conversations developing key legislation. 

Key takeaways

• 1:26 Upcoming and future emissions regulations
• 4:07 Benefits and opportunities of globally standardizing an approach around regulations
• 5:00 How Eaton's eMobility business is affecting electrification policies
• 7:35 Regulations forming around renewables to electrify our grids 
• 11:44 COVID-19 response accelerating the energy transition in the US and EU
• 15:43 China's self-sufficient model around renewables and electrification
• 16:41 How the second-life of EV batteries models after the circular economy 
• 20:07 Building roadmaps to leverage and maximize incentives