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Energy Empire

Energy Empire
Clean Energy
Electric Vehicles
Solar Energy
Energy Affordability
Rooftop Solar
Trump Administration
Natural Gas
Sunedison
Solar Energy Industries Association
Venezuela
Oil Markets
Data Centers
Chinese Electric Vehicles
Off-Grid Energy
Renewables
International Energy Agency
Loan Programs Office
Inflation Reduction Act
Billion-Dollar Projects
Offshore Wind

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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Electric semi trucks that go 500 miles on a single charge and fully recharge in 30 minutes. That's what the Tesla Semi is promising — and trucking companies are already placing orders by the hundreds.

In this episode, Jigar and Jamie sit down with A... more

Trump promised to cut energy bills in half. Instead, he started a war that pushed oil past $100 a barrel, shut down the Strait of Hormuz, and sent every oil-importing nation on earth scrambling for solar panels and batteries — mostly from China.

Jam... more

Your utility bill keeps going up. But the problem isn't that we need to build more — it's that we're barely using what we already have.

Arnab Pal, founder of clean energy advocacy group Deploy Action and co-author of a new grid affordability playbo... more

The US bombed Iran on Saturday. We threw out our planned episode and called James Gutman, Strategist & co-author of The New Joule Order at the Carlyle Group, to make sense of what comes next.

James explains why the US has no incentive to protect gl... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Browning
Advocate for solar and electrification in freight, formerly with Vote Solar
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Episode: 500 Miles on a Charge: Is This the End of the Diesel Semi?
Arnab Pal
Executive director of Deploy Action, Clean Energy Advocacy Group
Deploy Action
Episode: The Cheapest Grid Is the One We Already Paid For
James Gutman
Co-author of The New Joule Order
The New Joule Order team
Episode: Why the War in Iran Is Speeding Up the Clean Energy Transition
Tim Hade
Clean energy expert and CEO of Scale Microgrids
Scale Microgrids
Episode: The Case Against Off-Grid Data Centers with Tim Hade
Kevin Book
Energy analyst known for providing insights on energy markets and geopolitical implications.
ClearView Energy Partners
Episode: Why Wars No Longer Move Oil Markets with Kevin Book
Dean Solon
A self-made solar billionaire and founder of Shoals Technologies Group and Create Energy.
Create Energy
Episode: The American-Made Solar Billionaire with Dean Solon
Phil Radford
Former Executive Director of Greenpeace and currently at Consumer Reports.
Consumer Reports
Episode: Who is Jigar Shah?

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.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago

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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.
The Cheapest Grid Is the One We Already Paid For
Q: What messaging strategy do you favor for broad political appeal?
Lead with affordability and practical benefits to households, while not avoiding climate messaging entirely; integrate moral arguments to broaden appeal and win diverse voter blocs.
The Cheapest Grid Is the One We Already Paid For
Q: How do grid utilization and VPPs help lower rates while maintaining reliability?
By using existing grid infrastructure more efficiently and coordinating distributed resources (like batteries and demand response) through virtual power plants, utilities can avoid costly new generation, reducing the overall cost to consumers.
The Cheapest Grid Is the One We Already Paid For
Q: What is Deploy Action and why is it needed now?
Deploy Action is a 501C4 with a 501C3 sister organization aimed at building out clean energy affordably in states by focusing on deploying, not just financing, and by aligning policy with affordability to win broad political support.
Why the War in Iran Is Speeding Up the Clean Energy Transition
Q: What are the short-, medium-, and long-term impacts on American consumers from the Iran conflict?
In the near term, Americans may see modest price increases at the pump and in natural gas bills, but the overall impact is mitigated by US energy independence; longer-term effects depend on how markets adapt and how quickly deployment of clean energy and efficiency can scale.

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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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