Energy is more than a political debate or a monthly bill. It is opportunity, quality of life, and economic mobility. In this episode of Smarter U, Steve talks with Alan Smith of Rockcliff Energy about the complexities of worldwide energy consumption, the role hydrocarbons play in today’s energy mix, and why billions of people still face challenges many of us rarely see. It is a conversation about energy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the hard questions behind powering the modern world.