
As the energy grid faces unprecedented changes, local energy solutions are increasingly needed. Hosted by Elisa Wood, an experienced energy journalist, The Energy Changemakers Podcast brings you into the heart of these transformations. Each episode features in-depth discussions with industry leaders pioneering the move toward a decentralized grid. From technological innovations to policy changes —... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTech News | |||

For years, utilities and the distributed energy industry fought bitter battles over net metering, revenue erosion, and who controls the grid. Now, something has shifted. In this episode of the Energy Changemakers Podcast, host Elisa Wood sits down wi... more
Distributed wind has long played third wheel to solar and storage — but new market conditions may be opening the door to a comeback.
In this bonus episode, Elisa Wood speaks with analyst Peter Asmus about whether distributed wind can find new life i... more
According to Markus Virta, Co-Founder of Cascadia Renewables, the answer has almost nothing to do with solar panels and batteries—and everything to do with listening.
In this episode, Markus—who has spent 16 years at the intersection of clean energy... more
In Episode 40, host Elisa Wood sits down with Ben Brown, CEO of Renew Home, to explore how millions of ordinary homes are being quietly transformed into virtual power plants (VPPs) — aggregated, AI-coordinated, and capable of delivering what a gas-fi... more
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Thank you Elisa, for this great pod aimed at the bullseye of what I hope will be the core architecture of the future clean energy grid: microgrids!
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The show centers on the evolving energy ecosystem, with a consistent focus on decentralized and customer-empowered solutions. Conversations frequently cover how homes and communities can participate in the grid through virtual power plants, distributed energy resources, and flexible demand strategies, as well as the financing, policy, and technology enabling faster adoption of clean energy—especially in data centers, microgrids, and large-scale grid integrations. Guests range from CEOs and policy thinkers to engineers and economists, offering practical insights for developers, utilities, and corporate energy managers seeking to navigate evolving regulations, financing tools, and market opportunities. A notable strength is translating comple... more
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