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Shift Key with Robinson Meyer and Jesse Jenkins

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Inflation Reduction Act
Energy Transition
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EV Market
Supercharger Network
Energy Policy
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Charging Infrastructure
Elon Musk
Wind Energy
Clean Energy Manufacturing
Liquefied Natural Gas
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U.s.-China Economic Relations

Every week, Heatmap News Executive Editor Robinson Meyer and Princeton University Professor and energy systems expert Jesse Jenkins make sense of the biggest shift of our time -- navigating the energy transition away from fossil fuels. Drawing on their years of experience reporting on and researching climate change and decarbonization, Meyer and Jenkins unpack the most important issues of the week... more

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Julian Brave NoiseCat is a writer, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, champion powwow dancer, and student of Salish art and history. His first book, We Survived the Night, was released this week — it uses memoir, reporting, and literary anthology to tell the... more

China announced a new climate commitment under the Paris Agreement at last month’s United Nations General Assembly meeting, pledging to cut its emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035. Many observers were disappointed by the promise, which may not go far enou... more

It’s been a busy few weeks for climate and energy. New York Climate Week brought hundreds of events — and thousands of people — to the city to discuss decarbonization and energy policy. The New Jersey governor’s race has raised the salience of electr... more

Artificial intelligence is helping to drive up electricity demand in America. Energy costs are rising, and utilities are struggling to adjust. How should policymakers — and companies — respond to this moment? 

On this special episode of Shift Key, r... more

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Recent Guests

Julian Brave NoiseCat
Author, filmmaker, and former climate activist
Episode: How Julian Brave NoiseCat Changed His Mind About Climate Politics
Michael Davidson
Professor at UC San Diego with expertise in Chinese power grid and policy
UC San Diego
Episode: How China’s Power Grid Really Works
Sean Casten
Democratic Congressman from Illinois, environmental advocate
United States Congress
Episode: Live From New York Climate Week: The AI and Electricity Moment
Amada Von Allman
Senior Director of Sustainability, Intelligence and Decarbonization at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: Live From New York Climate Week: The AI and Electricity Moment
Arushi Sharma Frank
Advisor at Emerald AI, previously worked at Tesla
Emerald AI
Episode: Live From New York Climate Week: The AI and Electricity Moment
Kingsmill Bond
Energy strategist at Ember
Ember
Episode: Nobody in the West Knows How to Respond to the ‘Electrotech Revolution’
Dr. Sarah Kapnick
Global Head of Climate Advisory at JP Morgan.
JP Morgan
Episode: What J.P. Morgan’s Chief Climate Advisor Is Telling Energy Startups
Peter Brannen
Award-winning science journalist and contributing writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: What Carbon Dioxide Has to Do With the Meaning of Life
Tyler Norris
James B. Duke Fellow and doctoral student at the Duke Nicholas Institute for Energy Environment and Sustainability
Duke University
Episode: Shift Key Classic: How to Hook Up More Power Plants

Hosts

Robinson Meyer
Founding Executive Editor of Heatmap News; focused on climate change, energy transition, and related topics.
Jesse Jenkins
Professor of Energy Systems Engineering at Princeton University; expert in renewable energy and climate policy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 249 ratings
  • Useful insight into power markets

    I’m starting out as a state government lawyer in public utility law with a focus on electricity, and the recent episodes and summer school episodes have been a useful entry point into the worlds of energy science, policy, and markets.

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    5
    JHPAOCA
    United States2 months ago
  • Educational and interesting

    Great episode on electricity markets. Especially the commentary on gamifying real time pricing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unsatisfied customer #99
    United States2 months ago
  • Educational and Entertaining

    Robinson and Jesse do an excellent job of both keeping me informed about climate change topics while they also entertain with an enjoyable, candid conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katycryts
    United States4 months ago
  • Spiritual?

    Environmentalist are actually “concrete” observers. They see habitat loss and point it out. When very few others are able to recognize it, they may have words of condemnation, but they are seeing the forest, not just the trees.

    You don’t have to belittle people who care about life more than you, and for longer than you, to make your point.

    Are you saying Rachel Carson was too spiritual in pointing out the scientific effects of DDT?

    Truth is, human animals don’t want to burn calories physically... more

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    WilderLead
    United States4 months ago
  • A serious, detailed, and engaging podcast

    If you are interested/concerned about environmental challenges and how they fit into American/global society, this is the podcast for you. The hosts go into detail on techno/economic factors for the climate transition and how it relates to us as consumers. The episodes are engaging and serious, a rarity in today’s « attention at any cost, even the truth » media environment. Thanks guys for a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhillyMattR
    United States9 months ago

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How Julian Brave NoiseCat Changed His Mind About Climate Politics
Q: What were lessons that you took away from the writing of the book or from the reporting of the book that changed how you thought about climate or the environment?
Julian Brave NoiseCat reflects on his evolution from believing in direct action to understanding the importance of persuasion and political dynamics in achieving climate change solutions.
How China’s Power Grid Really Works
Q: Can you give us a summary of China's recently announced emissions and climate goals?
China just announced its nationally determined contributions, which include three significant targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable capacity.
Nobody in the West Knows How to Respond to the ‘Electrotech Revolution’
Q: Why should we believe that these technologies are ascendant?
These technologies have been evolving for decades, driven by efficiency, declining costs, and the need for energy security, particularly in fossil fuel-importing countries.
Nobody in the West Knows How to Respond to the ‘Electrotech Revolution’
Q: What do you mean by electrotech and why do countries follow this path?
Electrotech encompasses technologies centered around electricity, connecting supply and demand through various innovations, and countries pursue this for efficiency, cost, and energy security.
What J.P. Morgan’s Chief Climate Advisor Is Telling Energy Startups
Q: What kind of choices specifically do you think North America needs to make in terms of energy advantage?
Investment in and optimization of energy resources, including wind and geothermal power.

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A weekly show explores the intricacies of the energy transition from fossil fuels to more sustainable sources. The hosts tackle critical issues surrounding climate change and decarbonization, emphasizing how these challenges are reshaping economic and societal structures. Episodes discuss a diverse range of topics, from energy policies and pricing dynamics to the operational challenges faced by power grids and renewable energy sources. Expert guests often join the conversation, providing insights on topics such as electricity markets, the implications of new legislation, and innovative technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy integration. Unique in its approach, the show combines rigorous analysis with engaging discussions, ... more

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