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Energy Empire

Energy Empire
Clean Energy
Electric Vehicles
Solar Energy
Rooftop Solar
Energy Affordability
Data Centers
Trump Administration
Natural Gas
Strait Of Hormuz
Energy Efficiency
Iran
Solar Energy Industries Association
Venezuela
Oil Markets
Sunedison
Generate Capital
Linevision
Chinese Electric Vehicles
Off-Grid Energy
Renewables

Welcome to the Age of Energy AbundanceA once-in-a-generation shift is underway in how the world is powered. Across the United States, clean energy now makes up more than 90% of new electricity added to the grid — not because of politics or ideology, but because these technologies simply work better. They’re cheaper to build, faster to deploy, and easier to scale than anything that came before.The ... more

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The Energy Empire logo has a two-prong plug. Apparently, that's a problem. Since launch, we've been getting called out on LinkedIn by people who are very concerned about electrical safety. So we brought in our designer, Rosie Jewell, to finally answe... more

In 2013, Jigar wrote a book arguing climate didn't have a technology problem. It had a deployment problem. The breakthrough-tech crowd called him naive. A year later, he co-founded Generate Capital to prove it — a C-corp, not a fund, because seven-ye... more

When COVID broke global logistics in 2020, Dan Shugar made a call most of his peers didn't. Nextpower absorbed over $100 million honoring existing contracts, then built the manufacturing it needed at home.

Today the company has 35+ US factories — i... more

Michael Regan served as the 16th Administrator of the EPA under President Biden — the first Black man to hold the role — and before that ran North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality, where he won the largest coal ash settlement in U.S. hi... more

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Recent Guests

Jigar Shah
Subject of the biography and energy entrepreneur
Sun Edison; Carbon War Room; Generate Capital
Episode: "Nobody Cared About Deployment" — Who is Jigar Shah? (Part 2)
Dan Shugar
Founder of PowerLight and NextPower/Nextracker
NextPower/Nextracker
Episode: Bonus Episode: Dan Shugar on Reshoring Solar Manufacturing (recorded at UNC Clean Tech Summit)
Michael Regan
Former Administrator of the EPA under President Biden
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Episode: Bonus Episode: Former EPA Administrator Michael Regan on Data Centers and Public Health (Recorded at UNC Clean Tech Summit)
Russell Gold
Former Wall Street Journal journalist and author, energy industry reporter
Former WSJ; author of Superpower
Episode: Russell Gold on Leaving The Wall Street Journal for the Solar Industry
Tom Fanning
Former CEO of Southern Company
Southern Company
Episode: Bonus Episode: Tom Fanning on 43 Years at Southern Company (recorded at UNC Clean Tech Summit)
Arnab Pal
clean energy policy whisperer
Episode: No Fertilizer. No Data Centers. No Birthday Balloons. The Iran War Is Not Just Impacting Oil.
James Gutman
Energy analyst and guest expert
Episode: No Fertilizer. No Data Centers. No Birthday Balloons. The Iran War Is Not Just Impacting Oil.
Philippe Dunsky
Top consultant in Canada to help utilities with change management and consumer technology adoption
Dunsky Energy Consulting
Episode: How My Retired EV Ended Up Powering Homes in Ukraine
Adam Browning
Advocate for solar and electrification in freight, formerly with Vote Solar
Forum Mobility (as per discussion)
Episode: 500 Miles on a Charge: Is This the End of the Diesel Semi?

Hosts

Jigar Shah
Clean energy entrepreneur and former U.S. Department of Energy leader, known for his pivotal role in advancing solar energy technologies. His extensive experience informs discussions about the future of clean energy solutions.
Jamie Nolan
Clean Energy Communications Consultant, providing expertise and insights into how clean energy developments are communicated and perceived. His role enhances the dialogue on energy transformation and its implications.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great Wisdom

    There’s more wisdom per cubic second in this podcast, than most others that address the energy transition. Jigar Shaw and Jamie Nolan show how to deploy clean energy in a way that advances all of the other important goals: affordability, reliability, national security, economic development, environmental protection, etc. Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wayne Willis
    United States2 months ago
  • Jigar is the only I listen to when it comes to clean energy

    Such a great new podcast! I love Open Circuit but this is even better. Can’t wait for more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheLollo18
    United States2 months ago
  • Deploy deploy deploy

    Great podcast. We need more people aware of the benefits of faster deployments of more clean energy solutions which this podcast does!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lhowex14
    United States3 months ago

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Bonus Episode: Dan Shugar on Reshoring Solar Manufacturing (recorded at UNC Clean Tech Summit)
Q: What sparked the aggressive expansion of U.S. manufacturing during Covid, and what was the decision process?
The decision was driven by fundamentals of delivering material reliably to customers, which led to standing up dozens of American factories and re-engineering the supply chain for on-time deliveries while gaining cost and environmental benefits.
Bonus Episode: Dan Shugar on Reshoring Solar Manufacturing (recorded at UNC Clean Tech Summit)
Q: What was your journey into solar power and how did you decide this would be your path?
Dan explains a clear, long-term commitment to solar driven by a belief in delivering lower energy costs and reliability, plus a willingness to take calculated risks and push for manufacturing in the U.S. to secure supply and timelines.
Trump's Iran War: Hubris, Blowback, and Peak Oil
Q: What is the endgame for the US and its allies in this shifting energy order?
The speakers suggest a move toward a more Europe-led approach and stronger coordination among Western allies, with a push to diversify energy partners and reduce over-reliance on any single supply line, especially through a flotilla-style security architecture.
Trump's Iran War: Hubris, Blowback, and Peak Oil
Q: Walk us through this thesis, particularly as it pertains to Israel.
Israel's energy independence, boosted by Leviathan and natural gas, reduces its vulnerability to oil embargoes and expands its room to maneuver strategically, potentially enabling bolder regional moves regardless of broader US constraints.
500 Miles on a Charge: Is This the End of the Diesel Semi?
Q: What makes the Tesla Semi a potential game changer for trucking?
The 500-mile range, significantly faster charging, and overall lower operating costs at scale could transform which routes are viable for electrification, enabling more regional and longer-haul deployments and changing the economics of fleet operations.

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Exploring the future of energy, conversations focus on clean energy innovations, the evolving landscape of the energy market, and the individuals and organizations synchronizing efforts to respond to climate change. Engaging discussions feature industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policy analysts who provide insights into the latest developments in solar and electric vehicle technologies, highlighting the significance of energy independence and the adaptability of existing energy infrastructures. Listeners can anticipate a mix of personal journeys, industry challenges, and the urgent call for political and social action within the clean energy sector. This podcast is unique in its combination of informative discourse and personal anecdotes ... more

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