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Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.

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Distributed batteries are having a big moment. On one hand, companies like Base Power and Tesla have leaned into large residential batteries that export power back to the grid, but need permits and inspections to operate. At the same time, however, a... more

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We are back for Part 2 of Shayle’s double header conversation with the veteran energy analyst Nat Bullard, dissecting his annual presentation on the state of decarbonization.

If you missed it, we recommend you go back and listen to Part 1, which was... more

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In 2024, Tom Burton described the clean energy transition as entering its “third inning” — a phase defined by execution and scale. A year later, the game looks very different.

In this episode, produced in partnership with Mintz, Stephen Lacey sits d... more

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It’s a new year, which means the veteran energy analyst Nat Bullard has dropped another annual, data-rich presentation on the state of energy and decarbonization.

And per what has become tradition, Nat is back on Catalyst – for the fourth time – to ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Burton
Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure Practice at Mintz.
Mintz
Episode: A ‘rain delay’ for the energy transition [partner content]
Ian Rountree
Partner and founder of Cantos
Cantos
Episode: The VC case for 'full stack deeptech'
Peter Battaglia
Senior Director at Google DeepMind's Sustainability Program
Google DeepMind
Episode: How AI is changing weather forecasting
Dr. Ben Lee
Professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, visiting researcher at Google
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Will inference move to the edge?
Shanu Mathew
Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager for US Sustainable Equity at Lazard
Lazard
Episode: Who benefits from the AI power bottleneck?
Raffi Garabedian
CEO of Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen
Episode: Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Dogus Cubuk
Co-founder of Periodic Labs and former researcher at Google DeepMind
Periodic Labs
Episode: Inside a $300 million bet on AI for physical R&D
Allison Clements
Former FERC commissioner, now partner with digital infrastructure advisory firm ASG and principal of 804 Advisory.
ASG
Episode: Unpacking DOE's proposal to transform data center interconnection
KR Sridhar
CEO of Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy
Episode: Frontier Forum: The new power map for AI infrastructure

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Shayle Kann
Host and investor focused on delving deeply into the decarbonization of the planet, exploring the role of technology and clean energy in addressing climate issues.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 750 ratings
  • Great energy podcast

    In my top energy podcasts - always learn lots

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fearaschiarrai
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Never not interesting

    Every episode - great guests, great insights. Highly recommended. Thank you for sharing Shayle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A&J£G
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great show.

    This is the most informative climate tech show available. Excellent. Always interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJ109994567
    United States2 years ago
  • Sourcing Biomass

    70 % of municipal solid waste is biomass yet it is not even mentioned in your podcast as a potential source. Also, you did not mention direct sequestration of biomass. Please look at our website for details on how to sequester biomass.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Evan Nyer
    United States2 years ago
  • Topic power beaming

    Sanjay well spoken and very knowledgeable about the space base solar power technology. I learned something I didn’t know about. Thanks to Kaan for bringing him to the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomcruse123
    United States2 years ago

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Many highlight the thorough and expert interviews, with an emphasis on practical implications for climate initiatives.
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A ‘rain delay’ for the energy transition [partner content]
Q: What is the impact of permitting on project development?
Tom mentions that permitting might be more crucial than tax credits, as without certainty in permitting, projects cannot advance.
A ‘rain delay’ for the energy transition [partner content]
Q: What does the current year feel like in the energy transition?
Tom Burton describes it as a rain delay, indicating a pause and challenges in the progression of renewable projects.
How AI is changing weather forecasting
Q: What version of AI are you actually leveraging for weather forecasting?
Currently, we are mostly using traditional machine learning and supervised learning methods to improve weather predictions.
How AI is changing weather forecasting
Q: How do we do weather forecasting currently?
Weather forecasting today relies on a combination of observational data from satellites, weather stations, and numerical weather prediction using supercomputers to simulate atmospheric conditions.
Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Q: Why do you retain optimism about this market?
There is a clear path to achieving cost parity with fossil fuel alternatives in several target markets and overall positive trajectory of climate innovations.

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Focusing on the intersection of clean energy and technology, the series consistently engages with pressing questions regarding the decarbonization of the planet. Topics frequently include the role of artificial intelligence in accelerating climate solutions, the economics of clean energy, and investment trends within climate technologies. Episodes feature insightful discussions with a variety of experts, from researchers to CEOs, who share their knowledge about innovative approaches and the evolving landscape of sustainable practices. Unique to this series is its emphasis on actionable insights, equipping listeners with knowledge that can directly impact their engagement in the climate space.

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2. Ian Rountree
3. Peter Battaglia
4. Dr. Ben Lee
5. Shanu Mathew
6. Raffi Garabedian
7. Dogus Cubuk
8. Allison Clements

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