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Energy Capital Podcast

Doug Lewin
Energy Transition
Texas Energy Market
Distributed Energy Resources
Renewable Energy
Energy Storage
Hurricane Beryl
Extreme Heat
ERCOT
Electric Vehicles
Geothermal Energy
Texas Electricity Market
Microgrids
Climate Change
Heat Related Illnesses
Urban Infrastructure
Battery Energy Storage
Houston Energy Transition Initiative
Hydrogen
Texas Energy
AI Data Centers

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

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For a century, the Strait of Hormuz has been one of the world’s key energy choke points. But during the past couple of decades, the U.S. relationship to the shipping lane has changed.

In this special episode of the Energy Capital Podcast, Josh Rhode... more

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For a long time, the basic story in U.S. energy was stability. Demand growth had flattened, efficiency was doing more work than most people realized, and expansion was steady.

Not anymore.

In this week’s conversation, Josh Rhodes talks with Michael... more

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Behind the scenes, every few minutes, the ERCOT system generates tens of thousands of price signals, outage updates, and operational reports that demonstrate and drive the cost and availability of electricity.

Most of that data is public. But how ca... more

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Texas’s new era of electricity demand is forcing policymakers to walk an unprecedented tightrope.

The state has to keep the lights on – and it has to make sure that Texans can afford to do so..

Massive load growth from data centers, population, and... more

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Michael Webber
Professor at University of Texas, energy expert
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Episode: Build Fast or Fall Behind with Michael Webber
Max Kanter
CEO of GridStatus
GridStatus
Episode: The Data Behind Texas Reliability with Max Kanter
Andrew Reimers
Deputy director of ERCOT at Potomac Economics, expert on grid planning and load growth
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Episode: The New Rules Behind ERCOT Prices with Andrew Reimers
Kurt Heim
Vice President of Environmental Advancement and Texas Government Affairs at Daikin Comfort Technologies.
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Episode: Stop Heating Texas Like It’s 1985 (with Kurt Heim)
Will McAdams
Former commissioner at the Public Utility Commission of Texas and energy policy leader
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Episode: Is Texas Ready for Winter Now? (with Will McAdams)
Margo Weisz
Executive Director of the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute
Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute
Episode: How Much Are Texans' Power Bills Going Up? with TEPRI's Margo Weisz
Varun Sivaram
Founder of Emerald AI and expert in AI and clean energy technologies
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Episode: How AI Data Centers Can Go From Villain to Hero with Varun Sivaram
Nat Bullard
Co-founder of Halcyon, an AI-assisted research platform for energy transition
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Episode: Information Is Infrastructure with Nat Bullard (Part 1)
Daniel Barcelo
CEO and Chairman of the Board of T1 Energy
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Episode: Building a Solar Supply Chain in Texas with T1's CEO Daniel Barcelo

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 48 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 States10 months 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

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Build Fast or Fall Behind with Michael Webber
Q: Is it worth steering a career toward energy today?
Yes. Energy is a growth sector driven by electrification, data centers, and reliability needs, and there are many career paths beyond traditional oil and gas, including electrical work, engineering, and policy.
The Data Behind Texas Reliability with Max Kanter
Q: How did GridStatus evolve in terms of product offerings and user access?
Starting with data hosting, GridStatus expanded to APIs, a data catalog, and a home page that shows what data is available, followed by visualizations like the nodal price map and increasingly feature-rich dashboards to serve hobbyists, researchers, traders, and utilities.
The Data Behind Texas Reliability with Max Kanter
Q: When did GridStatus make the leap from side project to full-time business?
The inflection point occurred when a large potential customer agreed to sign a contract, validating demand and prompting formal pursuit of the opportunity rather than continuing as a hobby project.
The New Rules Behind ERCOT Prices with Andrew Reimers
Q: What's one thing you wish policymakers better understood about the electricity system in Texas?
A high value of lost load should be incorporated into how we formulate shortage pricing, which would impact the floor on the clearing price for electricity.
Stop Heating Texas Like It’s 1985 (with Kurt Heim)
Q: What are the economic benefits of switching to heat pumps?
Heat pumps can save consumers up to $400 a year, leading to payback periods as short as one to two years for retrofits.

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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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8. Nat Bullard

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