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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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The new draft of China’s five year plan is here, and the news isn’t all good for climate advocates. Although China vows to expand its gigantic “clean energy bases” in the plan, it has actually walked back some of its biggest climate goals since 2021.... more

Last week saw what is likely the biggest U.S. electric vehicle launch of the year: the Rivian R2, which will go on sale this spring. It’s absurdly well-timed, given surging gasoline prices. But can it carve out enough of a niche to compete?

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When President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law in 2022, Democrats imagined he was setting a new policy feedback loop in motion. Voters would see how the law was changing their communities — investing in new factories and solar f... more

We’re watching a new global energy crisis unfold in the wake of America and Israel’s campaign in Iran — and it could rapidly spiral into other industries and commodities. At the same time, there’s been legitimately promising news on iron-air batterie... more

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Recent Guests

Jesse Jenkins
Professor of energy systems engineering at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: The Rivian R2 Couldn’t Have Come at a Better Time
Alexander Gazmarian
Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: A New Theory About Why Biden’s Big Climate Law Failed
Gregory Brew
Analyst with Eurasia Group's Energy, Climate and Resources team; Iran country analyst; historian of modern Iran, oil and US foreign policy
Eurasia Group
Episode: Why the Iran War Is a Warning for Natural Gas
Jane Flegal
Policy expert and former White House Senior Director for Industrial Emissions
Searchlight Institute; States Forum; formerly Stripe and Blue Horizons Foundation
Episode: The Peril of Talking About Electricity Affordability
Peter Freed
Founding partner at Near Horizon Group, with over 20 years of experience in clean energy and data centers.
Near Horizon Group
Episode: Data Centers Are Creating a New Kind of Battery Monster
Jonas Nahm
Associate professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and former Senior Economist for Industrial Strategy at the White House Council of Economic Advisors
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: What the Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling Means for the Energy Transition
Ken Gillingham
Professor of Economics at Yale and former Senior Economist for Energy and the Environment at the White House Council of Economic Advisers.
Yale University
Episode: The Outdated Economics Driving Trump’s Car Standards Rollback
Hannah Hess
Associate Director at the Rhodium Group.
Rhodium Group
Episode: The Outdated Economics Driving Trump’s Car Standards Rollback
Senator Martin Heinrich
Ranking Democratic member of the Senate Energy Committee
U.S. Senate
Episode: What Senator Martin Heinrich Needs to See in a Permitting Deal

Hosts

Robinson Meyer
Founding Executive Editor at Heatmap News with a focus on energy and climate transition.
Jesse Jenkins
Professor of Energy Systems Engineering at Princeton University, specializing in energy technology and policy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 271 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 States7 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 States7 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 States9 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 States9 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
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    PhillyMattR
    United Statesa year ago

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A New Theory About Why Biden’s Big Climate Law Failed
Q: So can you just start by describing your recent study and what you found?
We surveyed 5,000 people in 2024 about whether they noticed green investments and who they credited for them, linking responses to project locations. We found investments were modestly visible but not traceable to the federal level; governors and local officials were more likely to claim credit, while companies spread credit broadly and acted as nonpartisan diplomats.
Why the Iran War Is a Warning for Natural Gas
Q: How might a ten-day or five-week campaign look in terms of energy impacts?
Short-term, oil and gas markets react with spikes in prices and volatility; longer campaigns could sustain elevated prices and disrupt LNG supply, particularly if Qatar and other LNG suppliers are affected, with Europe potentially bearing higher energy costs and the US facing political and economic costs the longer the conflict persists.
Why the Iran War Is a Warning for Natural Gas
Q: Can you start by giving us a macro picture of what has happened over the past 72 hours at this point?
A significant US-Israeli military operation against Iran has targeted missiles, leadership, and strategic facilities, with Iran responding with missiles and drones toward Gulf states and bases; the overall aim appears to be degrading Iran's military capabilities while avoiding a full-scale ground invasion. The situation remains fluid as the war continues.
The Peril of Talking About Electricity Affordability
Q: What grid policy tools could realistically scale to meet future load growth beyond VPPs and demand response?
A mix of lower-cost public financing, improved long-horizon grid planning (FERC 1920), permitting reform, and new cost-allocation rules could enable larger-scale investments while sharing risk.
The Peril of Talking About Electricity Affordability
Q: Is focusing on electricity affordability a mistake for climate politics, or is it essential for decarbonization?
Affordability is essential to enable rapid electrification, but it must be framed to support long-term grid investments and growth rather than just short-term price relief.

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Addressing the critical energy transition away from fossil fuels, this podcast offers insightful conversations about the complexities of climate change and decarbonization. The hosts explore a wide array of topics including clean energy policies, economic implications of climate legislation, advancements in technology, and the evolving landscape of environmental regulations. With a blend of expert analysis and accessible discussions, listeners can expect both educational content and engaging debate surrounding contemporary environmental challenges and the multifaceted solutions that come with them. The podcast's strengths lie in its focus on actionable insights and the hopeful perspective it maintains towards future energy solutions, making... more

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