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Oct 2, 20262026Best of September 2026Best Of / recap0:13:35PaidHighlights from the seven conversations released last month.RecapListen
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Sep 30, 20262026What's up with heat-pump water heaters?Luke Winston-AlmanzarElectrification, buildings & industryTech explainer1:04:53FreeA conversation with Luke Winston-Almanzar of Reservoir.Heat Pump; Energy Efficiency; Electrification; Guest; VPPListen
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Sep 23, 20262026Do small residential batteries make sense?Cole AshmanBatteries, storage & EVsTech explainer1:05:43FreeA conversation with Cole Ashman of Pila Energy.Batteries; Resilience; DERs; Utilities; Storage; Guest; VPPListen
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Sep 18, 20262026How energy politics work inside DCFrank MaisanoFederal politics & policyPolitics & elections0:14:41PaidA conversation with Frank Maisano.
Clean Energy; Policy; Federal; Politics; Elections; Lobbying; Fossil Fuels; Public Relations; Climate; Gas
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Sep 16, 20262026How to build a more flexible, quieter, less obnoxious data centerNelson AbramsonData centers & load growthTech explainer1:14:47FreeA conversation with Nelson Abramson of Verrus.
Batteries; AI; Demand; Load growth; Local; Land Use; Data Centers; Grid; Utilities; Storage; Permitting
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Sep 11, 20262026Building a big, abundant, clean gridJane FlegalGrid, transmission & marketsOutlook / big picture2:00:45FreeA conversation with Jane Flegal.
Policy; Clean Electricity; Philanthropy; Abundance; Affordability; Load growth; IRA; Politics; Data Centers; Grid; Advocacy; Utilities; Permitting
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Sep 9, 20262026Is there way more conventional geothermal than we thought?Carl Hoiland; Joel EdwardsSolar, wind, nuclear, geothermalTech explainer1:04:30FreeA conversation with Carl Hoiland & Joel Edwards of Zanskar.
Clean Energy; Science; Research; Federal; AI; Modeling; Finance; Geothermal; Utilities; Permitting; Economics; Guest; Technology
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Sep 4, 20262026Best of August 2026Best Of / recap0:45:12FreeHighlights from the eight conversations released last month.Policy; Politics; International; RecapListen
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Sep 2, 20262026How to respond to disinformation about clean energy, at scaleLeah QusbaMedia, movement & cultureMedia, culture & personal1:11:49FreeA conversation with Leah Qusba of GoodPower.
Clean Energy; Research; Local; Communications; Politics; Elections; Lobbying; Community; Advocacy; Democracy; Media; Beliefs; Psychology
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Aug 28, 20262026Could we use Trump's tricks to make good green policy?Todd TuckerFederal politics & policyPolitics & elections1:08:44FreeA conversation with Todd Tucker of the Roosevelt Institute.
Capitalism; Policy; Federal; Legal; Abundance; Governance; Politics; Democracy; Permitting; Manufacturing
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Aug 26, 20262026Making data centers flexible so they can serve the grid rather than stress it outVarun SivaramData centers & load growthSystem mechanics0:53:24FreeA conversation with Varun Sivaram of Emerald AI.AI; Software; Demand; Load growth; Data Centers; Grid; Utilities; TechnologyListen
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Aug 21, 20262026Why can't utilities innovate?Quinn Nakayama; Hanna GreneUtilities & regulationSystem mechanics1:11:59FreeA conversation with Quinn Nakayama of PG&E and Hanna Grene of Microsoft.
California; Workforce; Research; AI; Software; Rules & Regulations; Affordability; Public utilities commission; Grid; Innovation; Utilities; Transmission; Technology
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Aug 19, 20262026He helped Uruguay decarbonize. Can he help other countries do the same?Ramón Méndez GalainInternationalPlace case study1:02:13FreeA conversation with Ramón Méndez Galain.
Clean Energy; Policy; Clean Electricity; Markets; Decarbonization; Wind; Governance; Finance; Solar; International; Grid; Hydropower; Utilities; Geopolitics; Fossil Fuels; Economics; Climate
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Aug 14, 20262026Can public EV chargers be as reliable as gas stations?Seth CutlerBatteries, storage & EVsTech explainer1:01:56FreeA conversation with Seth Cutler of IONNA.
Policy; EV; Infrastructure; Transportation; Grid; Electrification; Business; Utilities; Permitting; Charging; Economics; Guest
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Aug 12, 20262026Another bipartisan housing miracle, this time in IdahoBen Toews; Megan EgbertHousing, cities & transitPlace case study1:01:48FreeA conversation with Idaho state Senator Ben Toews and Representative Megan Egbert.
States; Policy; Rules & Regulations; Tax; Cost of living; Cities; Abundance; Affordability; Urbanism; Local; Construction; Land Use; Politics; Housing; Built Environment; Permitting; Guest
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Aug 7, 20262026Grid cybersecurity: how big is the threat & what should we do about it?Patrick MillerGrid, transmission & marketsSystem mechanics1:12:23FreeA conversation with Patrick Miller.
States; Federal; AI; Rules & Regulations; FERC; Public utilities commission; China; Infrastructure; Resilience; Data Centers; Solar; Standards; Grid; VPP; DERs; Utilities; Security; Geopolitics
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Aug 5, 20262026What should state policymakers do about data centers?Saleem ChapmanData centers & load growthSystem mechanics1:03:26FreeA conversation with Saleem Chapman of Climate Cabinet.
Equity; States; Policy; Markets; Rules & Regulations; Demand; Affordability; Load growth; Public utilities commission; Land Use; Governance; Data Centers; Grid; Utilities; Permitting
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Aug 2, 20262026Best of July 2026Best Of / recap0:45:46FreeHighlights from the eight conversations released last month.
States; Policy; Batteries; Affordability; IRA; Infrastructure; Land Use; Politics; Data Centers; Elections; Electrification; Recap; Transit; Utilities
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Jul 31, 20262026Silicon anodes for batteries unlock greater energy density and faster charging timesRick CostantinoBatteries, storage & EVsTech explainer0:45:50FreeA conversation with Rick Costantino of Group14.
Batteries; Mining; EV; China; Commercialization; Supply; Trade; Innovation; Storage; Charging; Manufacturing; Geopolitics; Technology
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Jul 29, 20262026Should we feel good about the trajectory of clean energy post-Trump?Lily BermelFederal politics & policyOutlook / big picture1:27:50FreeA conversation with Lily Bermel.
Clean Energy; Policy; Clean Electricity; Federal; Batteries; Modeling; Decarbonization; Wind; GHG Emissions; USA; IRA; Politics; Solar; Grid; Permitting; Transmission; Climate
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Jul 22, 20262026The US is terrible at building public transit. Here's how to get better.Will Poff-Webster; Stephanie PollackHousing, cities & transitSystem mechanics1:07:41FreeA conversation with Will Poff-Webster of the Institute for Progress and Stephanie Pollack of the MIT Mobility Initiative.
Policy; Federal; Cost of living; Abundance; Affordability; Rail; Urbanism; Public Transport; Infrastructure; Land Use; Governance; Trains; Transit; Permitting
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Jul 20, 20262026Making sense of the data center backlashJigar Shah; Jamie Nolan; Arnab PalData centers & load growthPolitics & elections1:00:38FreeA crossover with Jigar Shah's "Energy Empire" podcast!
Clean Energy; Policy; Batteries; Affordability; Load growth; Public utilities commission; Local; Communications; Politics; Data Centers; Elections; Solar; Grid; Roundtable; DERs; Utilities; Storage; Public Relations; Gas
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Jul 15, 20262026Spreading the good news about electrificationChris LeeElectrification, buildings & industryOutlook / big picture1:03:05FreeA conversation with Hawaii state Senator Chris Lee about his Electric Innovation Initiative.
States; Policy; Heat Pump; Climate Goals; Affordability; USA; Public utilities commission; EV; Resilience; Politics; Data Centers; Solar; Grid; Electrification; Advocacy; Innovation; DERs; Utilities; Storage; Guest; Technology; Gas
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Jul 10, 20262026Want less sprawl and more urban infill? Try a land value tax!Greg Miller; Kitty KlitzkeHousing, cities & transitSystem mechanics1:09:56FreeA conversation with Greg Miller of the Center for Land Economics and Kitty Klitzke of the Spokane City Council.
Cost of living; History; Construction; Land Use; Community; Democracy; Built Environment
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Jul 8, 20262026Forcing utilities to justify their distribution-system spendingSydnie Lieb; Pete WyckoffUtilities & regulationSystem mechanics1:08:14FreeA conversation with Minnesota regulators Sydnie Lieb & Pete Wyckoff.
Clean Energy; Policy; Clean Electricity; Batteries; Rules & Regulations; Local; Infrastructure; Governance; DERs; Utilities; Storage; Permitting; Transmission
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Jul 1, 20262026A key Arizona race will test clean energy's electoral powerCharlie Fisher; Ning Mosberger-TangState & local politicsPolitics & elections0:55:04FreeA conversation with Charlie Fisher of Arizonans for a Clean Economy and Ning Mosberger-Tang of 1.5ºClimate.Public utilities commission; Politics; Elections; DemocracyListen
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Jun 24, 20262026How to keep people cool without making the planet even hotterAnkit KalankiElectrification, buildings & industryTech explainer1:05:51FreeA conversation with Ankit Kalanki of RMI.GHG Emissions; Load growth; Energy EfficiencyListen
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Jun 19, 20262026America's flagship automaker enters the home energy marketAseem KapurDERs, VPPs & flexibilityTech explainer0:55:55FreeA conversation with Aseem Kapur of GM Energy.Batteries; USA; EV; VPPListen
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Jun 17, 20262026Can the UK stay the course with its climate plans?Katie WhiteInternationalPlace case study1:01:36FreeA conversation with Katie White, UK Climate Minister.Affordability; Politics; EuropeListen
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Jun 10, 20262026Why is NERC so worried about data centers?Colin McCormick; Doug BryanData centers & load growthSystem mechanics1:13:39FreeA conversation with Colin McCormick & Doug Bryan of Carbon Direct.AI; Rules & Regulations; Resilience; GridListen
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Jun 5, 20262026This oil shock won't be like the othersTim Sahay; Kate MackenzieBig picture / state of the transitionOutlook / big picture0:25:40PaidA conversation with Tim Sahay and Kate Mackenzie.China; Electrification; Oil & Gas; EconomicsListen
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Jun 3, 20262026Are plug-in DERs going to spark a grid revolution?James McGinnissDERs, VPPs & flexibilityTech explainer1:13:47FreeA conversation with James McGinniss of David Energy.Policy; Clean Electricity; DERs; EconomicsListen
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May 29, 20262026Giving clean electricity a political voice of its ownSteve McBeeMedia, movement & culturePolitics & elections1:41:15FreeA conversation with Steve McBee.Policy; USA; Politics; Lobbying; MediaListen
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May 27, 20262026A limited defense of Biden's everything-bagel industrial policyBetony JonesFederal politics & policyPolitics & elections1:08:02FreeA conversation with Betony Jones.Abundance; Affordability; USA; PoliticsListen
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May 22, 20262026How to phase out residential gas equitablyKristin George Bagdanov; Panama BartholomyElectrification, buildings & industrySystem mechanics1:07:45FreeA conversation with Kristin George Bagdanov and Panama Bartholomy of the Building Decarbonization Coalition.Heat Pump; Decarbonization; Affordability; Utilities; GasListen
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May 20, 20262026Sooner than you think, electricity is going to be cheap, abundant, and boringPier LaFargeBig picture / state of the transitionOutlook / big picture1:45:39FreeA conversation with Pier LaFarge of Sparkfund.Batteries; Load growth; Data Centers; GridListen
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May 15, 20262026Telling the story of the gridBen Eidelson; Anay ShahGrid, transmission & marketsMedia, culture & personal0:33:30PaidA conversation with Ben Eidelson and Anay Shah.
Capitalism; History; Load growth; Public utilities commission; Data Centers; Grid
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May 13, 20262026Electrifying industrial steam with heat pumpsAddison StarkElectrification, buildings & industryTech explainer1:04:26FreeA conversation with Addison Stark of AtmosZero.Heat Pump; Industry; Supply; Electrification; GasListen
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May 8, 20262026The case for using prices rather than VPPs to coordinate distributed energyBruce NordmanDERs, VPPs & flexibilitySystem mechanics1:30:12FreeA conversation with Bruce Nordman.Grid; DERs; Economics; VPPListen
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May 6, 20262026Streamlining the difficult work of whole-home retrofitsGrant GunnisonElectrification, buildings & industryTech explainer1:04:02FreeA conversation with Grant Gunnison of Zero Homes.Heat Pump; Affordability; USA; SolarListen
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Apr 29, 20262026Enabling ordinary people to invest in renewable energy projectsMike SilvestriniSolar, wind, nuclear, geothermalTech explainer1:05:23FreeA conversation with Mike Silvestrini of Energea.Capitalism; Investing; Solar; SocietyListen
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Apr 27, 20262026Tom Steyer wants to be California's climate governorTom SteyerState & local politicsPolitics & elections0:54:51FreeA conversation with the candidate about California energy prices & much more.California; Public utilities commission; Politics; InnovationListen
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Apr 22, 20262026The big stories from the last year in electricityNicolas Fulghum; Kostantsa RangelovaBig picture / state of the transitionOutlook / big picture1:07:18FreeA conversation with Nicolas Fulghum & Kostantsa Rangelova of Ember.China; Solar; Electrification; IndiaListen
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Apr 20, 20262026Life as a clean energy journalist in an age of madnessRobinson MeyerMedia, movement & cultureMedia, culture & personal0:20:14PaidA conversation with Heatmap editor in chief Robinson Meyer.Politics; Journalism; Geopolitics; EconomicsListen
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Apr 17, 20262026Climate finance, interruptedBeth BaffordFederal politics & policyOutlook / big picture0:59:34FreeA conversation with Beth Bafford of Climate United.Legal; Politics; FinanceListen
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Apr 15, 20262026Doing data centers the not-dumb wayJigar ShahData centers & load growthSystem mechanics1:30:57FreeA conversation with Jigar Shah.AI; Politics; Data Centers; GridListen
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Apr 10, 20262026Ruggedized solar power for the hard placesLauren FlanaganSolar, wind, nuclear, geothermalTech explainer0:52:06FreeA conversation with Lauren Flanagan of Sesame Solar.Batteries; Solar; Geopolitics; ClimateListen
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Apr 8, 20262026Why climate funders don't fund housing policy, and why they oughttaBen Holland; Caroline SpearsMedia, movement & cultureMedia, culture & personal1:06:20FreeA conversation with Ben Holland of WRI and Caroline Spears of Climate Cabinet.Policy; Finance; Democracy; EconomicsListen
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Apr 3, 20262026Rethinking climate regulation from the ground upHannah Safford; Loren SchulmanFederal politics & policySystem mechanics1:20:50FreeA conversation with Hannah Safford and Loren Schulman of the Center for Regulatory Ingenuity.Policy; Climate Goals; Governance; PoliticsListen
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Apr 1, 20262026Using more of the grid we've already builtIan MagruderGrid, transmission & marketsSystem mechanics1:05:20FreeA conversation with Ian Magruder of the Utilize Coalition.Listen
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Mar 27, 20262026Should we block some sunlight to cool the planet?Dakota GruenerFuels, carbon, minerals, foodTech explainer1:06:14FreeA conversation with Dakota Gruener of Reflective.Science; Geoengineering; Geopolitics; ClimateListen
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Mar 25, 20262026For data centers, a little flexibility goes a long wayAstrid Atkinson; Jesse JenkinsData centers & load growthSystem mechanics1:10:37FreeA conversation with Astrid Atkinson and Jesse Jenkins.Load growth; Data Centers; Grid; GasListen
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Mar 20, 20262026The high-stakes battle over energy affordability in New YorkPete SikoraUtilities & regulationPolitics & elections1:02:07FreeA conversation with Pete Sikora of New York Communities for Change.Policy; Affordability; USA; Politics; EconomicsListen
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Mar 18, 20262026A Tesla vet tries to master the VPP marketKunal GirotraDERs, VPPs & flexibilityTech explainer1:16:32FreeA conversation with Kunal Girotra of Lunar Energy.Batteries; Software; Solar; Electrification; VPPListen
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Mar 13, 20262026How to design a brand-new cityJan SramekHousing, cities & transitSystem mechanics1:12:21FreePart Two of a conversation with Jan Sramek of California Forever.District Energy; Urbanism; Public Transport; PermittingListen
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Mar 11, 20262026Is the brand new city in California for real?Jan SramekHousing, cities & transitPlace case study1:03:21FreePart One of a conversation with Jan Sramek of California Forever.California; Capitalism; Urbanism; Built EnvironmentListen
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Mar 4, 20262026The fate of fossil fuel systems in the "mid-transition"Emily GrubertBig picture / state of the transitionOutlook / big picture1:14:39FreeA conversation with Emily Grubert of the University of Notre Dame.Electrification; Fossil Fuels; Economics; SocietyListen
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Feb 25, 20262026Volts/Catalyst pod crossover: the biggest questions in clean energyShayle KannBig picture / state of the transitionMedia, culture & personal1:03:14FreeA conversation with cleantech investor and podcast host Shayle Kann.Clean Energy; Software; Recycling; Investing; Data CentersListen
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Feb 20, 20262026What is PJM and why is everyone so mad about it?Clara SummersGrid, transmission & marketsSystem mechanics1:15:28FreeA conversation with Clara Summers of the Citizens Utility Board.AI; Governance; Politics; GridListen
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Feb 18, 20262026Can fake meat help solve climate change?Bruce FriedrichFuels, carbon, minerals, foodTech explainer1:27:51FreeA conversation with Bruce Friedrich of the Good Food Institute.Agriculture; Innovation; Technology; ClimateListen
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Feb 11, 20262026Are utilities making too much money?Joe DanielUtilities & regulationSystem mechanics1:15:40FreeA conversation with Joe Daniel of RMI.Public utilities commission; Governance; Utilities; EconomicsListen
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Feb 6, 20262026So, how's the climate doing?Sarah KapnickBig picture / state of the transitionOutlook / big picture1:04:51FreeA conversation with Dr. Sarah Kapnick.Science; Politics; ClimateListen
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Feb 4, 20262026Taiwan's energy dilemmaYeh-Tang HuangInternationalPlace case study1:09:45FreeA conversation with Yeh-Tang Huang.Wind; Industry; Solar; Grid; Geothermal; GeopoliticsListen
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Jan 30, 20262026All about "reactionary centrism"Michael HobbesMedia, movement & cultureMedia, culture & personal1:48:12FreeA conversation with Michael Hobbes.Politics; Democracy; MediaListen
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Jan 28, 20262026How to make rooftop solar power as cheap in the US as it is in AustraliaNick Josefowitz; Andrew BirchSolar, wind, nuclear, geothermalSystem mechanics1:08:21FreeA conversation with Nick Josefowitz of Permit Power and Andrew Birch of OpenSolar.Policy; Abundance; Governance; SolarListen
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Jan 21, 20262026Let's dig a little deeper into virtual power plants (VPPs)Seth Frader-ThompsonDERs, VPPs & flexibilitySystem mechanics1:15:18FreeA conversation with Seth Frader-Thompson of EnergyHub.Grid; DERs; VPP; TechnologyListen
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Jan 14, 20262026Making the electricity grid work like the internetJonas BirgerssonGrid, transmission & marketsSystem mechanics1:29:11FreeA conversation with Jonas Birgersson of EnergyNet.Abundance; Grid; DERs; EconomicsListen
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Jan 9, 20262026What's the deal with closed-loop geothermal?Jeanine Vany; Mark FitzgeraldSolar, wind, nuclear, geothermalTech explainer1:05:03FreeA conversation with Jeanine Vany and Mark Fitzgerald of Eavor Technologies.District Energy; Geothermal; EuropeListen
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Jan 7, 20262026NYC's congestion pricing has been running for a year now. How's it doing?Kate SlevinHousing, cities & transitPlace case study0:59:22FreeA conversation with Kate Slevin of the Regional Plan Association.Urbanism; Public Transport; Politics; PollutionListen
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Dec 31, 20252025Sen. Brian Schatz wants permitting reform, but not like thisBrian SchatzFederal politics & policyPolitics & elections0:56:42FreeA conversation with the Hawaii lawmaker about energy affordability, permitting, and more.AI; Abundance; Politics; Solar; ActivismListen
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Dec 26, 20252025What's the real story with Australian rooftop solar?Saul GriffithSolar, wind, nuclear, geothermalPlace case study1:27:31FreeA conversation with Saul Griffith.USA; Politics; Solar; Business; EconomicsListen
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Dec 19, 20252025The cure for misinformation is not more information or smarter news consumersSamuel BaggMedia, movement & cultureMedia, culture & personal1:10:21FreeA conversation with political scientist Samuel Bagg of the University of South Carolina.Science; Politics; Democracy; MediaListen
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Dec 17, 20252025Sen. Ruben Gallego has a new energy planRuben GallegoFederal politics & policyPolitics & elections0:47:28FreeA conversation with one of the Democratic Party's rising stars.USA; Politics; NuclearListen
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Dec 12, 20252025Advocating for decarbonization in 2026Aliya HaqMedia, movement & cultureMedia, culture & personal1:14:09FreeA conversation with Aliya Haq of the Clean Economy Project.Policy; Abundance; USA; PoliticsListen
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Dec 10, 20252025California warms up to a larger Western energy marketBrian Turner; Kathleen StaksGrid, transmission & marketsSystem mechanics0:58:05FreeA conversation with Brian Turner of Advanced Energy United and Kathleen Staks of Western Freedom.California; FERC; USA; Politics; TransmissionListen
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Dec 3, 20252025How Illinois passed its third big clean-energy bill in a decadeKady McFadden; John DelureyState & local politicsPlace case study1:26:17FreeConversation with Kady McFadden of McFadden Strategies and John Delurey of Vote Solar.Cost of living; Public utilities commission; Politics; DemocracyListen
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Nov 28, 20252025What's going on in electricity world?Big picture / state of the transitionOutlook / big picture0:09:58PaidA conversation with myself.AI; Load growth; Politics; Data CentersListen
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Nov 26, 20252025What's the deal with balcony solar?Cora StrykerSolar, wind, nuclear, geothermalTech explainer1:07:20FreeA conversation with Cora Stryker of Bright Saver.Legal; USA; Solar; Europe; Democracy; UtilitiesListen
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Nov 21, 20252025Clean electrification is inevitableKingsmill BondBig picture / state of the transitionOutlook / big picture1:22:34FreeA conversation with Kingsmill Bond of Ember Energy.Batteries; Circular Economy; Wind; China; Solar; Geopolitics; EconomicsListen
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Nov 19, 20252025What's the deal with indoor air quality?Georgia LagoudasElectrification, buildings & industryTech explainer1:03:03FreeA conversation with Dr. Georgia Lagoudas.Policy; Housing; Built Environment; HealthListen
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Nov 12, 20252025How to make a market for distributed energy flexibilityJames JohnstonDERs, VPPs & flexibilitySystem mechanics1:06:48FreeA conversation with James Johnston of Piclo.Capitalism; Data Centers; DERs; Utilities; VPPListen
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Nov 10, 20252025So, there were some elections. How'd they go?Caroline SpearsFederal politics & policyPolitics & elections1:01:47FreeA conversation with Caroline Spears of Climate Cabinet.USA; Public utilities commission; Politics; ElectionsListen
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Nov 7, 20252025Octopus extends its tentacles into AmericaNick ChasetUtilities & regulationPlace case study0:53:50FreeA conversation with Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy US.USA; Data Centers; Housing; VPP; Europe; Business; UtilitiesListen
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Nov 5, 20252025Hey governors: you can salvage sustainable transportation, but you need to do it quick!Liya RechtmanHousing, cities & transitPolitics & elections0:53:16FreeA conversation with Liya Rechtman of Evergreen Action.USA; EV; Public Transport; Politics; FinanceListen
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Oct 31, 20252025Michael Liebreich on a "pragmatic climate reset"Michael LiebreichBig picture / state of the transitionMedia, culture & personal0:42:59FreeA Climate Week conversation, hosted by Canary Media.Wind; Climate Week; Politics; SolarListen
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Oct 29, 20252025The escalating battle over renewable energy certificates (RECs)Wilson Ricks; Killian DalyGrid, transmission & marketsSystem mechanics1:09:28FreeA conversation with Wilson Ricks and Killian Daly.Markets; Decarbonization; REC; BusinessListen
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Oct 22, 20252025Can "second life" EV batteries work as grid-scale energy storage?Colin CampbellBatteries, storage & EVsTech explainer0:59:08FreeA conversation with Colin Campbell of Redwood Energy.Circular Economy; Recycling; EV; Grid; StorageListen
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Oct 20, 20252025Yes, you weenies: a war on carsDoug Gordon; Sarah GoodyearHousing, cities & transitMedia, culture & personal1:09:11FreeA conversation with Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear.Cities; Urbanism; EV; Land Use; Transportation; Transit; Built EnvironmentListen
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Oct 17, 20252025How to get New York back on track toward its climate targetsDoreen HarrisState & local politicsPlace case study0:49:55FreeA conversation with Doreen Harris of NYSERDA.USA; Climate Week; Politics; ActivismListen
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Oct 15, 20252025Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson on governing a blue city in 2025Katie WilsonState & local politicsPolitics & elections1:08:17FreeNIMBYs below, Trumpies above, oh my.California; Public Transport; Land Use; Politics; HousingListen
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Oct 10, 20252025Super-deep geothermal drilling ... with microwavesCarlos AraqueSolar, wind, nuclear, geothermalTech explainer0:44:40FreeA conversation with Carlos Araque of Quaise Energy.Geothermal; Oil & Gas; HeatListen
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Oct 8, 20252025Pay attention to the most important political race of 2025Peter Hubbard; Brionté McCorkleState & local politicsPolitics & elections1:03:31FreeA conversation with Peter Hubbard, candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission, and Brionté McCorkle of Georgia Conservation Voters.USA; Public utilities commission; Politics; Data CentersListen
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Oct 3, 20252025Can advance market commitments jumpstart climate's hardest sectors?Clay DumasFuels, carbon, minerals, foodSystem mechanics0:36:56FreeA conversation with Clay Dumas of Lowercarbon Capital.Investing; Climate Week; CommercializationListen
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Oct 1, 20252025Could we get hyperscalers to buy heat pumps for households?Ari Matusiak; Carla PetermanData centers & load growthSystem mechanics1:06:58FreeA conversation with Ari Matusiak of Rewiring America and Carla Peterman of PG&E.Cost of living; Abundance; Climate Week; Data Centers; UtilitiesListen
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Sep 24, 20252025How to clean up beer brewing and other low-temperature industriesTeresa Cheng; Richard HartElectrification, buildings & industryTech explainer1:00:39FreeA conversation with Teresa Cheng of Industrious Labs and Richard Hart of ACEEE.Policy; Heat Pump; Industry; Thermal Storage; HeatListen
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Sep 19, 20252025How can Africa benefit from the critical-minerals rush?Patrick KipaluInternationalPlace case study0:39:48FreeA conversation with Patrick Kipalu of the Rights and Resources Initiative.Capitalism; Policy; Africa; AdvocacyListen
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Sep 17, 20252025Are we finally getting 3D-printed batteries?Karl LittauBatteries, storage & EVsTech explainer0:54:20FreeA conversation with Karl Littau of Sakuu.Batteries; Business; Innovation; ManufacturingListen
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Sep 10, 20252025The debate over renewable energy certificates (RECs)Michael Leggett; Peggy KellenGrid, transmission & marketsSystem mechanics1:15:51FreeA conversation with Michael Leggett of Ever.green and Peggy Kellen of the Center for Resource Solutions.Policy; Decarbonization; REC; 24/7Listen
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Sep 5, 20252025How inverters can stabilize a renewables-heavy gridDaniel Duckwitz; Catarina AugustoGrid, transmission & marketsTech explainer1:02:18FreeA conversation with Daniel Duckwitz of SMA Solar Technology and Catarina Augusto of SolarPower Europe.Batteries; Wind; Solar; Grid; TechnologyListen