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Direct Current - An Energy.gov Podcast

U.S. Department of Energy
Clean Energy
Energy Storage
Batteries
Climate Crisis
Transportation Decarbonization
Exascale Computing
U.S. Department Of Energy
Net Zero Emissions
Critical Minerals
Electric Vehicles
Environmental Justice
Covid-19
Biomedical Research
Public Health
Sars-Cov-2
Pandemics
Solar Energy
Weatherization
Job Creation
Climate Change

Direct Current is a podcast about energy -- the kind that lights our homes, powers our lives and shapes our world. From the U.S. Department of Energy's digital team in Washington, D.C., Direct Current brings you fresh, insightful stories of how we generate and use electricity, what that means for the planet, and the cutting-edge science that's driving a global energy revolution.

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Venkat Sridivasan
Director of Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science at Argonne National Laboratory
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Direct Current - An Energy.gov Podcast, highlights all energy and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Staying connected after SULI

    Recently completed a SULI internship and became really interested in DOE, this podcast allows me to hear even more information in such an enjoyable way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swiessler
    United States5 years ago
  • engaging look at energy and innovation

    Thanks for all the hard work on this podcast! This is high quality and listeners can tell a lot of effort and research goes into each episode. Excellent job, and the content of the episodes is interesting and always teaches me something new.

    Would love to see a future episode about women in STEM!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a horowitz
    United States5 years ago
  • Jam packed quality content

    Amazed at how much you fit into each episode - it’s a deep dive on interesting energy topics without being overwhelming. Recommend this for anyone looking for a jump into understanding the energy landscape.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podsterDC
    United States6 years ago
  • Energy Policy Nerds Rejoice!

    Took an unfortunate turn under the new administration, which still has yet to right.

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S4 E5: End of Year Chat with Secretary Jennifer Granholm
Q: What progress is being made towards getting Puerto Rico to its renewable energy goals?
The DOE is implementing a plan with a billion dollars in appropriations to support vulnerable populations in Puerto Rico, focusing on providing solar panels and storage to improve resilience and access.
S4 E5: End of Year Chat with Secretary Jennifer Granholm
Q: What are you reflecting on as some of the accomplishments that you've been able to do?
Granholm highlights the significant energy laws passed, particularly the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which have led to unprecedented solar energy installations and job creation.

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