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Shift Key with Robinson Meyer and Jesse Jenkins

Heatmap News
Electric Vehicles
Tesla
Climate Change
Renewable Energy
Inflation Reduction Act
Energy Transition
Carbon Emissions
EPA Power Plant Rules
Supercharger Network
EV Market
Energy Policy
Rooftop Solar
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Elon Musk
Charging Infrastructure
Wind Energy
Clean Energy Manufacturing
Liquefied Natural Gas
Clean Energy
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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A new stack of electricity technologies — including solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, and power electronics — seem to be displacing fossil fuels across China and the developing world. Are we watching an irresistible technological revolution... more

We live in a new energy era — one in which the inputs and technologies key to clean electricity production are at the heart of international politics. What will that mean for decarbonization? And how should climate tech companies prepare? 

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Electricity is getting more expensive — and the culprit, in much of the country, is the poles and wires. Since the pandemic, utility spending on the “last mile” part of the power grid has surged, and it seems likely to get worse before it gets better... more

How did life first form on Earth? What does entropy have to do with the origins of mammalian life — or the creation of the modern economy? And what chemical process do people, insects, Volkswagens, and coal power plants all share?

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Recent Guests

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
Mark Rothleder
Chief Operating Officer at the California Independent System Operator
California Independent System Operator
Episode: This Is What It’s Like to Run a Power Grid
Mike Grunwald
Author of 'We Are Eating the Earth'
Episode: If You Care About Food, You Have to Care About Land
John Harris
CEO of Harbinger Motor, a startup focused on medium-duty electric trucks
Harbinger Motor
Episode: It’s Easiest to Electrify This Type of Truck
Jessica Green
Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto and author of the forthcoming book 'The Existential Politics of Climate Change'
University of Toronto
Episode: A New Grand Theory of Why Decarbonization Is So Hard
Nicholas Bagley
The Thomas G. Long Professor of Law at the University of Michigan and former Chief Legal Counsel to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
University of Michigan
Episode: The Supreme Court’s Double-Edged Change to Permitting Law
Kate Marvel
Climate scientist discussing the implications of global warming goals
Episode: Shift Key Classic: The World Will Miss 1.5C. What Comes Next?
Luke Bassett
Former Senior Advisor for Domestic Climate Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Episode: The Fight Over the Inflation Reduction Act Has Arrived

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 237 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JHPAOCA
    United Statesa month ago
  • Educational and interesting

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unsatisfied customer #99
    United Statesa month 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 States3 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 States3 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 States8 months ago

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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.
What J.P. Morgan’s Chief Climate Advisor Is Telling Energy Startups
Q: What do you mean by new energy security age?
It is about the advanced demand for AI which is transforming economies, making energy supply a national security issue.
What Carbon Dioxide Has to Do With the Meaning of Life
Q: Can you explain the book's title?
Yes, it took a while to come around to, but the title is justified as it's the thread that ties together nearly everything in Earth history.
This Is What It’s Like to Run a Power Grid
Q: What is your daily responsibility as the COO of Caiso?
As COO, my responsibilities entail overseeing market policy design, infrastructure planning, operations, and the technology applications needed to support grid management.
This Is What It’s Like to Run a Power Grid
Q: How does the market function in relation to grid operations?
While the market functions to inform and coordinate operations, the grid operator has the ultimate control over resource dispatch based on operational needs.

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What is Shift Key about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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