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Catalyst with Shayle Kann

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Data Centers
Artificial Intelligence
Decarbonization
Clean Energy
Electric Vehicles
Climate Technology
China
Energy Storage
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
Natural Gas
Distributed Energy Resources
Biomass
Geothermal Energy
Carbon Removal
Energy Transition
Nuclear Energy
Maritime Shipping
Carbon Capture

A weekly podcast featuring veteran investor Shayle Kann interviewing experts about the state of the energy sector and the technologies powering decarbonization. Shayle Kann is asking the big questions about the ways we power our world: How cheap can clean energy get? Where is the smart money going on new technologies? How will the AI boom both help and hinder us on our journey to decarbonization?... more

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It’s been a wild few years for grid-scale batteries in Texas. At the start of the decade, the Lone Star State was home to roughly 200 megawatts of battery capacity. Today, that number has skyrocketed to seventeen gigawatts…with at least five more gig... more

This is a partner episode, brought to you by Bloom Energy.

Long interconnection queues, fragile supply chains, and a lack of grid capacity are pushing a wide range of C&I customers to invest in distributed, on-site power.

But as data centers and ot... more

Dual-use technologies and the rise of defense tech are having a moment. But how does the defense sector approach innovations in energy that may be necessary to optimize its fleets?

To help answer that question, Shayle turns to the maritime sector to... more

As we head into the final quarter of this pivotal and dramatic year for the energy sector, Catalyst host Shayle Kann takes stock of 2026 so far – and considers what’s to come – in this AMA-style episode. He discusses the year’s biggest stories, the t... more

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Recent Guests

Brandt Vermillion
US market lead at Modo Energy
Modo Energy
Episode: ERCOT batteries: boom, bust, or rebound?
Aman Joshi
Chief Commercial Officer, Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy
Episode: The rush for clean, on-site power [partner content]
Dr. Andrew Nuss
Head of Growth and Strategy in the Maritime Division at Anduril
Anduril
Episode: Anduril's vision for powering maritime defense
Andy Lubershane
Partner and Head of Research at Energy Impact Partners
Energy Impact Partners
Episode: Do data centers actually increase electricity prices? No...and yes
Richard Wang
Co-founder and CEO of Voya Energy
Voya Energy
Episode: The rise of metal fuels
Josh Wong
CEO and founder of ThinkLabs
ThinkLabs
Episode: Can AI revolutionize grid operations?
Thom Tillis
United States Senator from North Carolina
U.S. Senate
Episode: Critical Capital: Senator Tillis' case for "all-of-the-above" energy
Raymond Hawkins
Chief Customer Officer at Compass Datacenters
Compass Datacenters
Episode: The electrician shortage slowing the AI boom
Tim Hade
CEO of Brightfield Infrastructure; later Senior Vice President at Voltus
Voltus (via acquisition of Brightfield Infrastructure)
Episode: The commercial battery comeback

Host

Shayle Kann
Host of Catalyst, energy investor and journalist known for deep-dive interviews with industry experts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 778 ratings
  • Soft spoken

    Shayla Kann is knowledgeable on many subjects and soft spoken, I am not an investor I just like to learn about different things .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erd reddy
    United States3 months ago
  • Right? Right? Right?

    Why is Dr.Shafer saying “Right?” so much. Hard episode, right?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilderLander
    United States6 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Great info about new energy and AI tech, policy and economics. Easy to listen ti and understand. Even though hosted by a VC guy it is actually less wonky than the journalist hosted competition (Volts)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChowderSoundersFan
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent show

    In depth, easy to understand and thoughtful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tryitout1992
    United States9 months ago
  • Great energy podcast

    In my top energy podcasts - always learn lots

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fearaschiarrai
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber, bringing practical expertise to complex topics.
Shows are described as a reliable, deep dive into climate tech and energy infrastructure with actionable takeaways.
Listeners praise the host's clarity and depth, calling episodes thoughtful and accessible.

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#45
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#92
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#106
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#108
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#102
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The rush for clean, on-site power [partner content]
Q: What differences do you observe between food producers and automakers in their power needs?
While megawatt scales differ, all large manufacturers seek reliable, affordable power; Bloom's approach emphasizes delivering the lowest delivered cost of electricity with high reliability and minimal environmental impact, regardless of industry.
The rush for clean, on-site power [partner content]
Q: Are you seeing differences in terms of the sophistication of energy teams at these companies?
Energy teams vary, but at the high level, across CNI and data centers, organizations focus on reliable power at a cost that competes with or beats the grid, while also considering emissions, water use, and the ability to support AI workloads with high reliability.
The rush for clean, on-site power [partner content]
Q: How are you seeing some of these constraints in the data center market start to impact other commercial and industrial customers?
Other CNI customers are experiencing the same grid constraints as data centers; if grid power isn't available or is expensive, they increasingly pursue Bloom Energy's on-site solutions to achieve lower, more predictable energy costs and higher reliability. The expansion is broadening beyond data centers to manufacturing, semiconductors, and other large loads.
ERCOT batteries: boom, bust, or rebound?
Q: What factors drive the current low-revenue environment, and is it structural or cyclical?
The decline is largely due to saturation of both ancillary services and energy arbitrage as more capacity comes online, with weather and demand growth adding complexity; the trajectory is cyclical with a potential rebound as new load and market rules unfold.
ERCOT batteries: boom, bust, or rebound?
Q: Historically, how much of the revenue came from ancillary services versus energy arbitrage in Texas?
Early in the decade most batteries earned the majority of revenues from ancillary services, but over time revenues shifted toward energy arbitrage as the fleet expanded and saturation of the ancillary market occurred.

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What is Catalyst about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Catalyst features sharp, market-aware conversations with energy investors, policymakers, researchers, and executives about the economics, policy, and technology shaping decarbonization. Episodes frequently center on grid modernization, data-center electricity demand, energy storage economics, AI's impact on energy, and emerging tech like fusion, solar geoengineering, and offshore computing. The show tends to balance rigorous technical detail with practical investment and policy implications, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable insights for strategy, partnerships, and sponsored opportunities in climate tech and energy infrastructure. A notable strength is bringing cross-disciplinary guests who connect policy, finance, and en... more

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