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Energy Empire

Energy Empire
Solar Energy
Clean Energy
Electric Vehicles
Data Centers
Energy Affordability
Rooftop Solar
Octopus Energy
Virtual Power Plants
Trump Administration
Natural Gas
Strait Of Hormuz
Wind Power
Energea
Energy Efficiency
Iran
Solar Energy Industries Association
Venezuela
Oil Markets
Inflation Reduction Act
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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 hyperscalers are racing to secure power, pouring billions into new plants, nuclear, even fusion. But interconnection queues still run for years. This week's guest can cut that wait to six to twelve months without building a single transmission li... more

Data centers have become one of the most charged political issues in the country, and it cuts across both parties. Electricity bills are climbing, 36 states are electing governors who will have to answer for it, and the question is the same in red st... more

Four generations of Daniel Dus's family have worked in American energy. His great-grandfather was a coal-mine engineer who became president of Michigan Tech; his grandfather built power transformers at General Electric. Daniel pivoted into renewables... more

Kathy Castor has represented Tampa in Congress for 20 years — four of them chairing the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, the policy engine behind the Inflation Reduction Act. Now Florida's new congressional map has carved her district in... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Granholm
Former Secretary of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: Jennifer Granholm's Data Center Playbook for Governors
Daniel Dus
CEO, Cleantech Industry Resources
Cleantech Industry Resources
Episode: The Costco of Solar — Meet the Man Quietly Cutting the Cost of Clean Energy
Kathy Castor
Congresswoman, Florida's 14th District
U.S. Congress
Episode: Can a Climate Democrat Win a Trump District? — with Rep. Kathy Castor
Mike (Energea founder)
Clean energy entrepreneur; founder of Energea
Energea
Episode: Forget Solar Stocks. The Best Solar Returns Are Overseas.
Katherine Blunt
Journalist from The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: The Utilities Want $1.4 Trillion. The Hyperscalers Want a Gigawatt. Nobody Did the Math.
Josh Becker
State Senator, California; energy policy leader
California State Senate
Episode: Inside California's Plan to Fix the Utility Business Model with Senator Josh Becker
Nick Chaset
CEO, Octopus Energy US
Octopus Energy
Episode: What If Data Centers Paid You?
Sandy Reisky
Wind energy executive, founder of Apex Clean Energy and Greenlight Energy
Apex Clean Energy / Charlottesville-based wind industry
Episode: The Guy Who Built American Wind — and What He’s Betting On Next
Natasha Crowe
Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Octopus North America
Octopus North America
Episode: The Guy Who Built American Wind — and What He’s Betting On Next

Hosts

Jigar Shah
Host of Energy Empire; energy entrepreneur and former DOE leader
Jamie Nolan
Co-host and clean energy communications strategist; host

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • All Pumped for Energy Again!

    I absolutely love this podcast. This has reignited my love for the energy markets, and I can’t wait to see all the wonderful stuff that’s going to happen.

    Thank you for all your hard work behind this Jigar and Jamie. Let’s Go!!!

    Laxmi Gandhi

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L Gandhi
    United States2 months ago
  • Fav energy wonk

    Love the show but what is up with theme song? Am I hearing it wrong?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gujibear
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States4 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 States5 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 States5 months ago

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Jennifer Granholm's Data Center Playbook for Governors
Q: What would be the top priorities in the first 100 days of a new energy administration?
Rapidly reinstate tax credits for solar and wind, unlock ITC for infrastructure, launch a national framework for grid-enhancing technologies like demand response and VPPs, expedite public-lands permitting, and deploy a bold 100 GW target through state incentives with robust support from the interagency process.
Jennifer Granholm's Data Center Playbook for Governors
Q: Can battery swapping for electric vehicles play a role in grid management?
Battery swapping can serve as a grid resource by enabling rapid energy storage and discharging, but its feasibility depends on market structure and vehicle/brand standards; it could be useful for fleets and high-value applications, while broader consumer use requires standardization and cost-effective deployment.
The Costco of Solar — Meet the Man Quietly Cutting the Cost of Clean Energy
Q: How does CIR leverage AI and existing apps to accelerate energy project delivery without replacing human expertise?
AI agents automate data rooms, pricing, risk identification, and meeting minutes, but human experts remain in the loop for quality control, liability, and complex negotiations, ensuring that judgment and relationships are preserved.
The Costco of Solar — Meet the Man Quietly Cutting the Cost of Clean Energy
Q: What does commoditized mean in practice for CIR, and what work remains non-commoditized?
Commoditized work covers 95% of activities needed to move a project to construction and finance readiness, with fixed pricing, while the remaining 5% involves on-site activities and human judgment where liability and stakeholder interactions require human input.
Can a Climate Democrat Win a Trump District? — with Rep. Kathy Castor
Q: What changes could pass if Democrats control the House, and how might that work with a Trump administration?
There could be progress on permitting reform and building a modern grid that meets the next century's needs, potentially enabling smoother cross-border project approvals and faster federal action on infrastructure and resilience.

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

A forward-looking show focused on the people, technologies, and policies accelerating a global energy transition. Episodes highlight wind, solar, grid optimization, policy, and finance, with conversations that blend entrepreneurism, industry strategy, and geopolitics. Listeners are likely to be industry professionals, policy enthusiasts, and investors who want practical takeaways on deployment, grid modernization, and market dynamics. A notable strength is the ability to pair seasoned executives and policymakers with on-the-ground practitioners to surface actionable insights, real-world challenges, and compelling narratives about scaling clean energy. This mix makes the show useful for anyone evaluating partnerships, sponsorships, or guest ... more

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1. Jennifer Granholm
2. Daniel Dus
3. Kathy Castor
4. Mike (Energea founder)
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6. Josh Becker
7. Nick Chaset
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