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Interviews, analysis and reporting from S&P Global Energy on energy and commodities' transition to a cleaner future. Host Eklavya Gupte speaks with policymakers, industry professionals and S&P Global Energy in-house experts worldwide on topics related to decarbonization, climate, emerging fuels and energy sources, and the outlook for commodity markets from oil to power to metals. The Energy Evolut... more

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In April 2026, the European Commission adopted interim guidance stipulating that solar and battery storage projects using inverters or power conversion systems sourced from high-risk countries would be ineligible for EU funding, citing concerns over ... more

On July 14, grid operator PJM released the results of its latest capacity market auction for the 2028-2029 delivery year. Prices hit the federally approved cap of $325/megawatt-day, but the amount of procured capacity came up short of PJM's reliabili... more

From his first day in office, President Donald Trump has exerted major shifts in US energy policy during his second term, including opposition to offshore wind projects, extending the lives of coal-fired power plants, withdrawing from climate treatie... more

Smart technology is rapidly redefining the debate over grid infrastructure. Rather than spending millions on new transformers, transmission lines and generation capacity, a growing consensus suggests the answer lies in using existing resources more i... more

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Paul Segal
CEO of LS Power
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Episode: Grid operator PJM juggles reforms as power auction results hit price cap again
Tanya Peevey
Senior Principal Analyst with S&P Global Energy CERA
S&P Global Energy
Episode: Grid operator PJM juggles reforms as power auction results hit price cap again
Mary Landrieu
Former U.S. Senator for Louisiana; Policy Advisor at Van Ness, Feldman; board member at Evergy
Van Ness Feldman; Evergy
Episode: Discussing Democrats' midterm message on energy
Scott Segal
Co-head of the Policy Resolution Group (PRG) at Bracewell LLP
Bracewell LLP
Episode: Discussing Democrats' midterm message on energy
Devrim Celal
Chief Flexibility and Marketing Officer
Kraken Technologies
Episode: Moving beyond the grid bottleneck with smart technology
Parth Goel
Analyst for European Power and Renewables at S&P Global Energy CERA; Doctor of Philosophy Researcher at the University of Oxford
S&P Global Energy CERA; University of Oxford
Episode: The summer stress test: How heat waves are rewiring Europe's power markets
Declan Flanagan
Founder and CEO of Bluestar Energy Capital; former founder of Lincoln Clean Energy
Bluestar Energy Capital
Episode: The new economics of renewable energy: Why transmission trumps technology
Elliott Mainzer
President and CEO, CAISO
CAISO
Episode: What California's launch of an extended day-ahead market means for the western US
Scott Miller
Executive Director, Western Power Trading Forum
Western Power Trading Forum
Episode: What California's launch of an extended day-ahead market means for the western US

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Eklavya Gupte
Host of Energy Evolution
Dan Testa
Host of Energy Evolution

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Great content, would be better with less politics

    I understand the target demographic and many hosts / guests likely lean to the left, and I appreciate the informative content nevertheless.

    However, S&P Podcasts consistently and blatantly support democratic agendas and policies, and alienate the moderate majority and republicans.

    Please do better about prompting guests with politicizing / hot button questions, and market the content to be more neutral or centrist. If we want bipartisan support for the energy evolution, stop marketing solely ... more

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    Picturelover69
    United States2 years ago
  • As a retail investor and trader…

    This is information packed without a lot of political griping earmarking other energy podcasts (often triggering ad nausea switch away) never getting close to your production standards.

    As a comedian, production standards are my lifeblood.

    The quality of the information is as good as I have heard anywhere, and in the wrap, please keep ‘em coming, and I will listen.

    Recommending green investment to other comedians is about as effective as speaking to the financial IQ of the average person in O... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    TheLoneComic
    United States3 years ago

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Discussing Democrats' midterm message on energy
Q: What role do data centers play in shaping energy policy messaging and investment?
Data centers are seen as a catalyst for capital and grid expansion; policymakers may push for mechanisms that ensure centers contribute to reliability while not raising consumer costs.
Discussing Democrats' midterm message on energy
Q: How do Democrats talk about the expansion of gas generation in the power grid?
They argue for a centrist position that includes gas as a dispatchable, reliable, and lower-emission option alongside renewables and nuclear, aiming to balance affordability with reliability.
Discussing Democrats' midterm message on energy
Q: But is that actually the message we're seeing and hearing from Democrats running for office?
The guests suggest Democrats frame energy within a broader affordability narrative, combining electricity and gas costs with housing and other daily expenses, rather than running on climate policy alone.
The new economics of renewable energy: Why transmission trumps technology
Q: How do you approach trade tensions and geopolitical risk in your portfolio decisions?
We emphasize diversification across markets, the underlying grid and market fundamentals, and avoid letting geopolitical narratives overly dictate investment choices; the German market has proven resilient, while US opportunities are balanced by policy and market structure.
The new economics of renewable energy: Why transmission trumps technology
Q: How has the investment landscape shifted since Bluestar Energy Capital was founded, and what does mid-market mean for your strategy?
The mid-market approach focuses on a balanced scale—neither a multigigawatt platform nor a narrow regional specialist—while emphasizing transmission access and market fundamentals as the core drivers of value, with a trend toward longer lead times and higher capital at risk that require solid cash-on-cash returns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Evolution

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

A analytically driven energy-focused program that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to unpack decarbonization, energy security, and the economics of the transition. Episodes frequently explore geopolitical shifts, regulatory changes, and technology-enabled solutions across oil, gas, power, and emerging fuels, with a clear emphasis on practical implications for markets, policy, and infrastructure. Noteworthy strengths include high-profile policy and industry guests, data-driven framing of complex topics (like carbon accounting, methane regulation, and nuclear strategy), and a willingness to tackle both global trends and regional specifics. Potential listeners include energy and climate professionals, policymaker... more

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