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Energy Empire

Energy Empire
Solar Energy
Data Centers
Clean Energy
Electric Vehicles
Energy Affordability
Rooftop Solar
Battery Storage
Loan Programs Office
Octopus Energy
Virtual Power Plants
Inflation Reduction Act
California
Trump Administration
Natural Gas
Energy Policy
Strait Of Hormuz
Wind Power
Energea
Grid 2.0
Energy Storage

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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Four senators introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act on September 30. One of them recorded this episode with Jigar the day before.

The bill puts deadlines on federal environmental reviews, gives opponents 150 days to sue inste... more

Electricity bills are rising across America, and for the first time in years, they're a campaign issue. Candidates on the left and the right are promising to cut your power bill. But are they even the ones in charge? What gets decided in Washington, ... more

In Germany you pick up a solar panel at IKEA or the grocery store and plug it in at home.

Here you order online, the cheapest kits can take four months to arrive, and in most states you still technically need your utility's permission to install it.... more

In most of America, the cost of generating electricity has barely moved since 2015. But, over the same 10 years, residential rates are up 37% (EIA).

Lee Taylor has spent 13 years pricing power in every corner of the country. He joins Energy Empire t... more

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Recent Guests

Cora Stryker
Co-CEO, Bright Saver
Bright Saver
Episode: Balcony Solar Costs $285. Why Is It Still So Hard to Get?
Lee Taylor
Founder/CEO of REsurety
REsurety
Episode: Power Prices Have Barely Moved in 10 Years. So Why Is Your Bill Going Up?
Lauren Riley
Chief Sustainability Officer, United Airlines
United Airlines
Episode: Will Sustainable Aviation Fuel Ever Take Off?
Rebekah Pierce
First-generation farmer grazing sheep on solar sites
Independent farmer; grazes for Encore/solar sites
Episode: 1 in 50 American Sheep Now Works in the Energy Industry
Michael Thomas
CEO/Executive at Cleanview
Cleanview
Episode: Why Are AI Companies So Obsessed With Gas?
Chris Creed
Former Chief Investment Officer/DOE LPO executive, later at Galvanize Climate
Galvanize Climate, formerly DOE Loan Programs Office
Episode: Who Is Jigar Shah? (Part 3): Taking Over the Office He Called "Irredeemable"
Chad Como
Question asker providing context on rooftop solar pricing
Episode: Ask Jigar: Is a $20,000 used EV the cheapest home battery you can buy?
Austin Nielsen Penner
Question asker discussing data center load growth and compute needs
Episode: Ask Jigar: Is a $20,000 used EV the cheapest home battery you can buy?
Cathy Malone
Question asker referencing Tesla Home Powering and GM EV-to-home developments
Episode: Ask Jigar: Is a $20,000 used EV the cheapest home battery you can buy?

Hosts

Jigar Shah
Host of Energy Empire
Jamie Nolan
Co-host and clean energy communications executive

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Love Jigar’s insights

    Truly one of the best listens ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xxgit
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent Energy Podcast

    I listen to quite a few energy podcasts and this quickly became my favorite! Jigar & Jaimie are knowledgeable & entertaining hosts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oldbikerdude
    United Statesa month ago
  • Grid Utilization Thinking

    Jigar,

    I’ve been following your work for years, and this episode on finding unused energy capacity was something special.

    I immediately sent it—along with your partners favorite, the secretary—to friends, Carol and Jill, who are supervisors in different communities. They’re the kind of leaders you would never want to battle, and I have a feeling they’re going to love this way of thinking.

    Knowing those two, I hope I get to watch them put your ideas into action someday after they’ve “drunk the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2012 Volt
    United States3 months ago
  • Quality

    Great information delivered in an upbeat manner

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love it !!$!!
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States5 months ago

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Podcast consistently emphasizes speed to market and real-world impact.
Hosts balance policy and technology well, making complex topics accessible.
Strong industry insights with actionable takeaways for sponsors.
Thoughtful, practical take on energy policy and deployment.

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Energy on the Ballot: Who Do You Blame for Your Electric Bill?
Q: What should non-energy nerd voters listen for in energy policy during this election?
They should look for clear, implementable plans that show how energy policy will lower bills and improve reliability, not just flashy promises. Voters should demand specifics on grid utilization, distributed energy resources, and how policy will translate to tangible cost savings.
Ask Jigar: Is a $20,000 used EV the cheapest home battery you can buy?
Q: Are used EVs plus vehicle to home the best bargain in energy right now?
Yes, especially when compared to buying a new system; used EVs can provide a very cost-effective battery for home energy, though the hardware to connect the car to home can be expensive today.
Five Months Into the Iran War, China Is Saving Its Oil for the Next One
Q: Is Europe poised to become a leader in energy and defense coordination, and what does that mean for global energy governance?
Europe could emerge as a leader through alliance-building, regulatory alignment, and increased defense-related energy investments, reducing dependence on unilateral American leadership and promoting a more multipolar energy security framework.
Five Months Into the Iran War, China Is Saving Its Oil for the Next One
Q: What should U.S. policymakers do about the ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruption and oil price volatility?
The guests suggest using a blend of strategic reserves, diplomacy, and market-aware policies to stabilize prices without over-relying on reserves, while recognizing that a perpetual crisis is not in anyone's interest and that flexible, well-hedged strategies are essential.
Introducing Grid 2.0, the Open Protocol for the American Grid (Bonus episode)
Q: How would Grid 2.0 change the data center interconnection timeline?
By enabling phased connections and allowing non-firm capacity to be used and billed, the initial phase can be firm and additional non-firm capacity can be accessed during later phases, speeding up overall deployment and revenue.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on accelerating clean energy deployment through policy, technology, and pragmatic commercialization. Guests range from policymakers shaping grid and industrial policy to founders commercializing new energy tech, plus industry leaders discussing data centers, demand-side resources, and grid modernization. The hosts consistently explore bipartisan dynamics, practical deployment reforms, and market design ideas that reduce costs and accelerate adoption, with recurring emphasis on data centers, virtual power plants, and customer-focused energy products. A notable pattern is translating complex policy and engineering concepts into actionable strategies for regulators, utilities, investors, and entrepreneu... more

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2. Lee Taylor
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7. Chad Como
8. Austin Nielsen Penner

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