Volts
David RobertsVolts 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 450 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsTech News | |||
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Jane Flegal has worked inside philanthropy at the Hewlett Foundation, industrial emissions policy at the Bi... more
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Zanskar argues that the US is badly underestimating its conventional geothermal resources — that there are ... more
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Volts published eight conversations in August — with two Idaho state legislators, a grid cybersecurity expert, the architect of Uruguay's energy transition, an EV charging e... more
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Apple Podcasts1Werder Bremen Ultra
Germanya month ago - Simple explanations to help understand the complexity of energy
I recently became re-energized about working in the energy industry. This podcast has been incredible in getting me up to speed with the latest developments.
Thank you for the simple explanations and the ability to understand in depth the complex politics and how they are shaping energy markets today.
Apple Podcasts5L Gandhi
United States4 months ago - Good news
My son and graduate school is studying international relations and recommended your podcast to me to understand the global electricity market ; since then I’ve been hooked on your podcast and really enjoy the uplifting and practical stories you bring. Thank you
Apple Podcasts5KIM KIRNUnited States5 months ago - Something’s Changing
About 5 years ago, I remember living with a conservation mindset. Don’t forget to turn the lights off. Monitor you home’s electricity usage (and read those letters from PG&E telling you your performance relative to your neighbors!) And then something changed. Maybe it was buying an EV, or installing solar on our roof. But this mindset of “don’t use the precious electricity!” is disappearing . Sure, data centers have ripped open the reality of how much electricity we need, but maybe they came abo... more
Apple Podcasts5LauraSJUnited States5 months ago - Love this podcast
I loved your latest podcast interview with climate activist Pete Sikora. I am from NY and losing my patience with Gov Hochul regarding clean energy matters
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Apple Podcasts | #100 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #236 |  Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #124 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  South Korea/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Singapore/News/Politics |
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What is Volts about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful, data-driven discussion about energy policy, grid modernization, and the economics of clean energy adoption. Episodes commonly feature policymakers, regulators, researchers, and industry technologists who unpack how electricity markets, infrastructure planning, and policy levers shape decarbonization, affordability, and resilience. Notable threads include grid cybersecurity, data-center governance, transit funding reform, and the evolving role of utilities in a rapidly electrifying world. The show often pairs technical depth with practical implications for regulators, executives, and advocates, making complex topics accessible without oversimplifying. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on real-world policy mechanisms,... more
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Recent guests on Volts include:
1. Jane Flegal
2. Carl Hoiland
3. Joel Edwards
4. Saleem Chapman
5. Patrick Miller
6. Leah Qusba
7. Todd Tucker
8. Varun Sivaram
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