156: Graeme Cooper | AECOM

Graeme Cooper returns to The EV Café Takeaway for a conversation that spans life, energy, and the future of zero-emission transport—this time from his new home in snowy Massachusetts. Once the very first guest on the podcast, Graeme reflects on leaving National Grid, navigating a transatlantic relocation, and adapting to the realities of the US energy and EV market.

From the rise of “greenhushing” to the challenges of electrifying vast American fleets, Graeme pulls apart the complex relationship between federal and state policies, the unintended consequences of political decisions, and why pragmatism and emotional resilience matter in the energy transition. Along the way, he shares candid insights about personal change, building a sustainable home, and why the human side of the net-zero story can’t be ignored.

Topics include:

• Living and working in the US under shifting political winds
• How state vs. federal rules drive (or hinder) EV adoption
• The concept of **greenhushing** and why clean energy is happening quietly
• Pragmatism in large-scale energy projects, from data centres to EV fleets
• Personal lessons in resilience, adaptability, and finding “home” abroad

A thoughtful look at the zero-emission journey from both sides of the Atlantic—delivered in true Graeme Cooper style.

Graeme Cooper (LinkedIn)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemecooper/