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Energy Capital Podcast

Doug Lewin
Renewable Energy
Texas
ERCOT
Texas Energy Market
Solar Energy
Data Centers
Distributed Energy Resources
Winter Storm Uri
Climate Change
Energy Efficiency
Nuclear Energy
Energy Transition
Geothermal Energy
Natural Gas
Battery Storage
Electric Vehicles
Inflation Reduction Act
Texas Energy
Microgrids
Texas Energy Policy

The Energy Capital podcast focuses on Texas energy and power grid issues, featuring interviews with energy professionals, academics, policymakers, and advocates. Produced by ClarityForge Studios. www.texasenergyandpower.com

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Texas has spent decades building transmission to serve load growth. The pattern worked when growth rose steadily with new homes, oil and gas operations, and the gradual expansion of the state’s industrial base. It is being tested by a different kind ... more

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Austin Energy’s power generation hit the 65 percent carbon-free level in 2024, and the municipal utility is targeting 100 percent carbon-free load by 2035, one of the most aggressive clean energy targets of any utility in Texas.

Austin Energy is one... more

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As the data center buildout in Texas accelerates, the public conversation has fixated on generation, interconnection queues, and gigawatts. But the firms actually structuring these deals see a different problem entirely: process.

In this episode, Jo... more

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Texas generators and grid operators used to spend a decade or two planning for new power plants.

But as Gin Kinney, chief administrative officer at NRG Energy, told Energy Capital Podcast hosts Matt Boms and Josh Rhodes at CERAweek in Houston this y... more

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Recent Guests

Stuart Riley
General Manager, Austin Energy
Austin Energy
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Lisa Martin
Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy
Austin Energy
Episode: Austin Energy Enters the Next Phase of Decarbonization
Maura Yates
CEO of Mothership Energy Innovations
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Episode: Process is Killing Texas Data Center Projects
Gin Kinney
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, NRG Energy
NRG Energy
Episode: Texas Bets on Speed, with Gin Kinney
Reina Hornaday
Veteran renewable energy developer; founder of Caprock Renewables and Fortress Microgrid
Caprock Renewables, Fortress Microgrid
Episode: Transmission Takes a Decade, Load Doesn't — with Raina Hornaday
Rod Wetzel
Clean energy lawyer and founding partner at Wetsel & Wetterly
Wetsel & Wetterly, Sweetwater, Texas
Episode: What a Wind Lease Is Worth Now with Rod Wetsel
Pablo Vegas
CEO of ERCOT
ERCOT
Episode: Who Pays for the New Grid with Pablo Vegas
Katie Coleman
Managing partner of the Austin Office at Olmelvney & Myers, leading energy regulatory attorney in Texas
Olmelvney & Myers
Episode: Texas Growth Is Running Into Power Grid Limits with Katie Coleman
Michael Webber
Professor at University of Texas, energy expert
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Build Fast or Fall Behind with Michael Webber

Hosts

Joshua Rhodes
Host specializing in Texas energy and grid analytics with focus on real-time data and policy implications.
Matt Bombs
Co-host / guest host bringing industry perspectives from energy policy and market operations.
Doug Lewin
Long-standing host with extensive background in energy policy, grid reliability, and Texas energy issues.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • The rise and decline of affordable clean energy in Texas

    Doug does a great job documenting the process of how big oil money and an uniformed electorate are killing an affordable clean energy future. I am glad someone is doing so I have something to show my colleagues, friends and children. I also recommend “Shift Key,” I also recommend doing a search for talks with Kingsmill Bond, Doyne Farmer, and Saul Griffith to see how other countries are doing things. We could have it much better here but we’re giving it all away needlessly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CbGeebus
    United Statesa year ago
  • All around hit!

    Doug is THE expert for Texas energy policy! Superstar guests make the conversations even better. The mix of explanatory and high level discussion make it a must listen for anyone in the industry or just interested.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hamilemm
    United Statesa year ago
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    A Must-Listen for Anyone Interested in the Future of Energy

    The Doug Lewin Energy Capital Podcast has quickly become one of my go-to sources for understanding the complex and ever-changing world of energy policy, markets, and innovation. Doug has a knack for breaking down technical concepts into clear, actionable insights that anyone—from industry professionals to everyday listeners—can grasp and appreciate.

    What sets this podcast apart is its focus on Texas energy policy and its ripple ... more

    Podchaser
    5
    nathan.c.peavey
    a year ago
  • Essential Listening for Energy Insights and Policy

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    A Must-Listen for Anyone Interested in the Future of Energy

    The Doug Lewin Energy Capital Podcast has quickly become one of my go-to sources for understanding the complex and ever-changing world of energy policy, markets, and innovation. Doug has a knack for breaking down technical concepts into clear, actionable insights that anyone, from industry professionals to everyday listeners, can grasp and appreciate.

    What sets this podcast apart is its focus on Texas energy policy and its rippl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Peavmista
    United Statesa year ago
  • Intros are distracting

    The intros at the beginning of the podcasts are too long - we don’t need such a long and detailed introduction immediately before we are about to listen to the entire episode, just get straight to the episode! Also, I find the music that is played during the introductions to be distracting and annoying. The actual episodes themselves are fun to listen to, please get rid of the intros!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jfa372
    United States2 years ago

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The show balances technical depth with policy context, making complex topics accessible for industry and policymakers.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and aligned with Texas energy issues.
Episodes are informative for staying current on ERCOT, grid reliability, and energy policy, though some listeners want shorter intros.”

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How Texas plans to serve ‘infinite demand’
Q: How do large data centers affect transmission pricing and cost recovery?
Large data centers raise concerns about who pays for transmission as new loads emerge; proposed minimum charges aim to ensure that the costs are recovered from the contracted capacity, not just actual usage, protecting other consumers.
How Texas plans to serve ‘infinite demand’
Q: What is batch zero and why is it important for large loads?
Batch zero is a unified, system-wide study process designed to evaluate and connect large loads (75 MW and up) to the grid, preventing the need for dozens of individual studies and enabling a constructible transmission plan.
Process is Killing Texas Data Center Projects
Q: What does a data center deal look like today, and how do you tailor contracts to different tenants and lenders?
Deals start with understanding the tenant profile and how power will be provided, then designing bespoke, risk-aware contracts. Mothership uses a large library of templates (about 39 for data centers) and customizes terms like curtailment rights, step-in rights, and co-location specifics to ensure a fit across co-located, behind-the-meter, and POI configurations.
Process is Killing Texas Data Center Projects
Q: Can you explain what an option to rep is and how it operates in the space and how it's different?
Mothership operates multiple retailer licenses, including option one and option two, giving them flexibility to serve residential and large loads while isolating risk. This structure supports diverse tenant needs, lender requirements, and enables scalable, compliant arrangements for large data-center deployments.
Austin Energy Enters the Next Phase of Decarbonization
Q: What's the rationale behind gas peakers in a mostly renewable portfolio, and how do they fit into carbon goals?
They argue gas peakers provide reliability, black-start capability, and act as a hedge to enable more renewables by stabilizing local prices; the discussion covers trade-offs between reliability, affordability, and environmental goals.

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What is Energy Capital Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Industry-focused deep-dives into Texas energy, grid reliability, policy, and technology trends. Episodes frequently cover ERCOT market design, Winter Storm events, grid resilience, energy affordability, and the role of data, AI, and distributed resources in changing the energy landscape. The show often features policymakers, researchers, and industry executives who translate complex topics into practical implications for utilities, regulators, and technology partners. A notable strength is connecting policy with on-the-ground impacts, from weatherization and capacity planning to the economics of data centers and AI-driven energy solutions. This combination makes it particularly valuable for listeners seeking both technical insight and real-... more

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2. Lisa Martin
3. Maura Yates
4. Gin Kinney
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6. Rod Wetzel
7. Pablo Vegas
8. Katie Coleman

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