The energy crisis has been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, but our energy challenge predates this geopolitical conflict. The war has highlighted the frailty of the energy system and the nature of our fossil fuel dependence on almost everything - electricity, transportation, industry, heating, and food. This is especially being felt in Europe, where prices are high, and there is a scramble to secure energy for the coming winter. Importantly, it spotlights the need to accelerate the development of renewable energy solutions, particularly those with low lifecycle carbon (not reliant on fossil fuels) and those that address needs that cannot be electrified.