Making Stuff Is Hard: Lessons From Cleantech Hardware Startups
On this week’s Energy Gang podcast, we talk to the CEO of Greentown Labs about what it takes to support and finance the next generation of hardware companies in energy.
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Examining the Big Decisions on Energy Policy the Next President Will Need to Make
How would the two very different presidential candidates handle federal electricity policy? Stephen Lacey, Shayle Kann and Julia Pyper discuss.
The Civil War Over Carbon Taxes
On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: Why are supposed allies fighting each other over how to price carbon?
Listen to The Energy Gang Live at SXSW Eco
A candid conversation on the energy transition from Austin, Texas.
To Save the Solar Lease, Look to Solar Loans
Homeowners want more flexibility and customization, says EnergySage’s Vikram Aggarwal.
Inside the Minds of Solar Consumers: What Makes Them Buy and What Makes Them Walk Away
On this week’s Energy Gang podcast, we discuss consumer behavior in residential solar.
Donald Trump’s Energy Delusion
On this week’s Energy Gang podcast, we dig through the latest clues about Trump’s energy policy.
Despite Low Oil Prices, Small Island Nations Are Still Attractive Markets for Renewables
The Energy Gang looks at why island countries are such an important market for renewables—and why renewables are so important for island countries.
Taking the Temperature of America’s Local Solar Politics
As summer winds down, state solar debates heat up. This week, The Energy Gang looks at three important markets.
Listen to The Energy Gang Podcast? We Want to Hear From You
It’s time for The Energy Gang’s annual survey. Give us your input.
Are We Really Solving Global Energy Poverty—or Just Preserving the Status Quo?
On this week’s Energy Gang, we discuss how to speed up energy access in developing countries.
Is America on the Cusp of an Offshore Wind Boom?
This week, The Energy Gang asks if the Block Island wind farm is a symbol or a real start to an offshore industry in the U.S.
A Brief History of Solar Research and Manufacturing With Dick Swanson, the Founder of SunPower
An interview with Swanson about the early days of solar research and the future of the PV industry.
As Elon Musk Goes Into ‘Ludicrous Mode’, We Debate His Ambitious Plans
We’ve been talking about Tesla a lot these days. Listen to our three recent debates on the Model 3, the SolarCity acquisition, and Musk’s grand plans for reinventing energy and mobility.
Dissecting Elon Musk’s Master Plan for Tesla
The Energy Gang asks: Is Musk’s latest plan “idiocy cubed”? Or the right amount of ambition at just the right time?
Insult to Injury: As Britain Prepares to Leave the EU, Solar Installers Shed More Than 12,000 Jobs
Subsidy cuts are working their way through Britain’s solar industry.
Troubles at the Kemper Power Plant Weigh Heavily on ‘Clean’ Coal’s Future
The Energy Gang discusses the unending problems at America’s premier CCS project in Mississippi.
Imagining the Future of Transportation: How Optimistic Should We Be?
The Energy Gang explores the changes underway in the auto sector—are they enough to dramatically cut fossil fuel consumption?
What If We Redesigned the Grid From Nothing?
The Energy Gang asks whether utilities, regulators and third-party energy companies will ever coalesce around a common vision for the future grid.
Live Debate: Is Tesla’s Plan to Buy SolarCity a Financial Disaster or a Smart Strategic Move?
In a live taping, The Energy Gang debates Tesla/SolarCity, the future of the smart home, and whether fuel cells will ever be viable.
30 Years After Scientists Alerted Congress to Climate Change, the Signs Are Clearer Than Ever
The Energy Gang talks about shattered climate records—plus renewables overtaking natural gas and collaborative transmission planning.
Why We Need to Rethink Subsidies and Policy Support for Renewable Energy
The Energy Gang looks at how to open up markets for clean energy without overspending.
How One of the Most Successful Wind Tycoons Stayed Ahead of the Energy Markets
The Energy Gang talks with Michael Polsky, the president and CEO of Invenergy.
Big Corporations Are Starting to Ditch Their Power Providers. A Sign of the Utility Death Spiral?
The Energy Gang discusses MGM Grand’s decision to stop buying electricity from Nevada Power. The beginning of a scary trend for power providers?
The Energy Gang Is Coming to San Jose for a Live Taping at the Grid Edge World Forum
Come listen to The Energy Gang’s take on the business and technology transformations at the grid edge.