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Minute With Mike: Energy Landscape in Sweden

Listen in on latest conversation between Director Erin Whitney and Senior Advisor Michael McEleney on energy opportunities in Sweden and parallels to the U.S. Arctic.

Arctic Energy Office

April 8, 2024
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Piteå is a locality and the seat of Piteå Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden
Piteå is a locality and the seat of Piteå Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden
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Welcome to our second edition of Minute with Mike! We'll be bringing you installments of conversations between Director Erin Whitney and Senior Advisor Mike McEleney on recent international engagements, history, and energy innovations in the Arctic. You can listen to our first episode about the US-Iceland Energy Partnership here.

Director Whitney went to Piteå, Sweden, for a taste of the Swedish Arctic and to host the High-Latitude Solar Workshop. Hear how Mike characterizes the differences between the Swedish Arctic environment and challenges and the U.S. Arctic's landscape and experiences, and learn more about how the U.S. engages with Sweden through international Arctic forums. 

Plus, get our staff's tips on what to eat when your travels next take you to this region of the high north. 

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A break from meetings - kick sledding on the lake in Pitea, Sweden.
A break from meetings - kick sledding on the lake in Pitea, Sweden.
Erin Whitney
Tags:
  • Arctic Cooperation
  • Arctic Energy
  • International Meetings and Forums
  • Energy Security
  • Clean Energy