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Volts is a podcast about leaving fossil fuels behind. I've been reporting on and explaining clean-energy topics for almost 20 years, and I love talking to politicians, analysts, innovators, and activists about the latest progress in the world's most important fight. (Volts is entirely subscriber-supported. Sign up!) www.volts.wtf

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Lately, everyone from Tony Blair to Daniel Yergin is calling for a “climate reset,” so I brought on clean-energy analyst Michael Liebreich to discuss his own, very different version. While others push expensive distractions, Liebreich argues that the... more

In this episode I’m joined by Wilson Ricks and Killian Daly, who are involved in the process of updating the Greenhouse Gas Protocol that governs (among other things) corporate clean-energy procurement. We explore the proposed shift to requiring hour... more

Redwood Materials has long dominated EV battery recycling, but what if they could drain every last drop of energy from those batteries before recycling them? I talk with the company’s CTO, Colin Campbell, about Redwood Energy, a new division doing ju... more

I chat with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, the hosts behind the unapologetic podcast “The War on Cars,” about their new book and the fight to reveal our car-dominated world as a political choice, not an inevitability. We explore the many ways automo... more

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Colin Campbell
CTO of Redwood Materials, former lead engineer at Tesla
Redwood Materials
Episode: Can "second life" EV batteries work as grid-scale energy storage?
Sarah Goodyear
Co-host of The War on Cars
The War on Cars
Episode: Yes, you weenies: a war on cars
Doug Gordon
Co-host of The War on Cars
The War on Cars
Episode: Yes, you weenies: a war on cars
Doreen Harris
President of NYSERDA, involved in New York's energy transition and climate policy
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Episode: How to get New York back on track toward its climate targets
Katie Wilson
Seattle mayoral candidate and founder of the Transit Riders Union
Transit Riders Union
Episode: Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson on governing a blue city in 2025
Carlos Araque
CEO of Quaise, working on advanced geothermal drilling technology
Quaise
Episode: Super-deep geothermal drilling ... with microwaves
Peter Hubbard
Long-time energy analyst and modeler
Episode: Pay attention to the most important political race of 2025
Brionté McCorkle
Executive Director of Georgia Conservation Voters and activist
Georgia Conservation Voters
Episode: Pay attention to the most important political race of 2025
Teresa Cheng
California Director for Industrious Labs
Industrious Labs
Episode: How to clean up beer brewing and other low-temperature industries

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David Roberts
Host and advocate for clean energy solutions, with 20 years of experience reporting on energy topics and engaging with experts across various sectors.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Too heavy on the tribal politics

    After Trump got voted in the second time, the host has just become insufferable, spending so much energy on taking shots at “the other side”.

    I just wanted to hear about energy stuff, I don’t even live in the USA, and this never ending political stuff is so tiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ddd996
    Canada14 days ago
  • Great clean tech news source

    Excellent news source for clean tech. As someone in the industry, I thoroughly enjoy the deep conversations of leaders, manufacturers, and innovators.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swimmer21ado
    United States2 months ago
  • So Interesting

    As a lay person, I often don’t know some of the acronyms or granular specifics that come up, but that’s okay, bc I’m learning and it’s all so interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    horsefeat
    United States2 months ago
  • Must-listen for climate & energy followers

    Have followed since Day One. Go behind the headlines to find real people working on real solutions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PugetBob
    United States4 months ago
  • Indispensable

    Dave Roberts helps us understand aspects of the energy world that are not available anywhere else. Indispensable for people who want to stay current at a level of depth we seldom get elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connorblum
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the informative discussions that provide real-world solutions for climate challenges.
Many find the insights on energy topics to be unique, with thorough exploration not easily found elsewhere.
Some criticism involves the host's tendency towards editorial comments, which a few listeners find distracting.
The engaging style of the host keeps listeners motivated and provides a hopeful perspective on the energy transition.

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#140
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#126
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Apple Podcasts
#242
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#184
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#38
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#81
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How to get New York back on track toward its climate targets
Q: How do you envision compensating in the transportation sector for the loss of the clean car standards?
We've made good progress in the adoption of electric transportation across the state, and we have various incentives at Nyserda to encourage market transformation and consumer uptake of EVs.
How to get New York back on track toward its climate targets
Q: Is the Cap and Invest program going to happen, and if it doesn't, how are you going to make up the reductions that it was going to be responsible for?
The Cap and Invest program is moving in a phased manner, and we need to embed the motivation for parties to change their functioning across all sectors of our economy.
How to get New York back on track toward its climate targets
Q: What are you trying to do to get back on track to meeting those targets?
We're balancing multiple objectives to achieve the goals of New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, while also maintaining energy reliability and affordability.
Yes, you weenies: a war on cars
Q: Have you ever had occasion to revisit the belligerence of your title and the kind of confrontational nature of this?
We believe that belligerence helps break through because nobody alive today knows a world without cars. It's about addressing the cultural influence cars have and pushing for change.
Yes, you weenies: a war on cars
Q: Why write a book?
It's a different medium than podcasting. It allows us to tackle the subject in a different and deeper way to reach a broader audience.

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This podcast addresses the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, providing insightful discussions on a range of topics related to sustainability, energy policy, and technological innovations. The host engages with a variety of guests including politicians, analysts, and environmental activists, exploring the latest advancements and challenges in clean technology and energy reform. Notable themes include the implications of renewable energy certificates, the rise of grid stability technologies, and the evolving landscape of climate philanthropy. With a focus on real-world solutions, listeners can expect a blend of informative dialogue and hopeful narratives that showcase progress in the fight against climate change.

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Recent guests on Volts include:

1. Colin Campbell
2. Sarah Goodyear
3. Doug Gordon
4. Doreen Harris
5. Katie Wilson
6. Carlos Araque
7. Peter Hubbard
8. Brionté McCorkle

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