• Opinion

  What does 2024 have in store for energy?

  • 09 1月 2024

  Curious about the future of energy in 2024? Join Ed Crooks and experts Amy Myers-Jaffe and Dr Melissa Lott as they discuss the influence of elections, COP events, and cutting-edge technologies like enhanced geothermal power.

• Opinion

  Carbon capture technology leads the charge for a sustainable future

  • 20 12月 2023

  On this episode, we sit down with Microsoft’s Ole Henrik Ree, and Aker Carbon Capture’s Hanne Rolen and David Phillips, to discuss the crucial role played by CCS in achieving a more sustainable future.

• Opinion

  Be of good cheer! | Podcast

  • 22 12月 2023

  On this episode of the Energy Gang, Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers Jaffe to reflect on the events and trends that have unfolded across the energy industry in 2023.

• Opinion

  COP28: Ed's notebook | Podcast

  • 22 12月 2023

  COP28 was the largest climate talks to date, with industry leaders, governments, analysts, journalists and climate activists all converging on Dubai. On this bonus episode, we bring you three conversations from the summit.

• Opinion

  Ten predictions for energy in 2024

  • 15 12月 2023

  A solar slowdown, relief for OPEC+, the rise of blue hydrogen, and other trends to watch out for in the year ahead

• Opinion

  COP28: This year’s COP is breaking new ground | Podcast

  • 06 12月 2023

  Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott and Michael Webber as they dissect the latest energy trends at COP28. Phase out vs phase down is still the big topic, and the team give their take on the future of fossil fuels.

• Opinion

  COP28: The Energy Gang on the ground at COP28: the summit so far | Podcast

  • 04 12月 2023

  In the inaugural instalment of our on-the-ground coverage at COP28, Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Harder and Bill Spindle from Cipher to discuss the significant developments unfolding in Dubai.

• Opinion

  Thanksgiving special: a family debate about energy | Podcast

  • 17 11月 2023

  Join The Energy Gang for a Thanksgiving special! Toby and Danny Rice debate the role of natural gas in our quest for cleaner energy. Is it a solution or a compromise?

• Opinion

  Creating a circular economy through plastics recycling | Podcast

  • 10 11月 2023

  Global efforts in recycling plastic have significantly impacted decarbonisation targets, but how can the energy industry develop more pathways to streamline the process?

• Opinion

  Bumps in the road for EVs

  • 06 11月 2023

  Manufacturers have been scaling back plans for growth. But the long-term trend is still towards electrification

• Opinion

  Pressure builds on US energy tax credits

  • 28 2月 2025

  US energy policy is shifting - what does it mean for renewables, oil and gas?

• Opinion

  Meeting energy demand requires long-term solutions

  • 29 1月 2025

  Discover how the US clean energy industry is navigating record growth, grid challenges and policy uncertainty. Sylvia Leyva Martinez and Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America, explore renewable energy demand, PPAs, energy security and the impact of the IRA on clean energy's future.

• Opinion

  What does DeepSeek AI mean for energy?

  • 04 2月 2025

  How will DeepSeek AI, soaring AI power demand, and Trump’s energy policy reshape the grid?

• Opinion

  The energy analysts' view on what’s ahead in 2025

  • 14 1月 2025

  Clean energy in 2025: rising demand, inflation and political pressures. Explore solar power growth and utility tariff changes with Sylvia Leyva Martinez and Wood Mackenzie analysts.

• Opinion

  Live from COP29: How US states will keep up climate action under a Trump administration

  • 14 11月 2024

  A special COP 29 episode exploring the power of states, regions and cities to advance the energy transition amid uncertain national policies.

• Opinion

  Live from COP29: Everyone is talking about climate finance. What do they mean?

  • 18 11月 2024

  As the "Finance COP", COP29 is under pressure to deliver concrete outcomes on climate finance. The goal is an agreement that could mean US$1 trillion a year or more flowing from rich countries to low and middle-income countries.

• Opinion

  What’s next for energy after the US elections?

  • 11 11月 2024

  With a new Trump administration set to steer US energy policy, what changes lie ahead for energy? Join Ed Crooks and expert guests as they break down the impacts on energy policy, renewables and the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Opinion

  How can we ease stress on the grid?

  • 05 11月 2024

  How can strategic solar placements strengthen our grid? CEO Gregg Felton discusses building solar near energy hubs to relieve grid stress and support decarbonisation goals.

• Opinion

  What happened at COP29?

  • 27 11月 2024

  Ed Crooks discusses the outcomes of COP29 with Energy Gang regulars Melissa Lott and Amy Harder. They dive into what was agreed upon and its implications for the global energy transition. Joining them is Anca Gurzu, who covered the talks live in Baku.

• Opinion

  Bonus episode from COP29: Getting real about methane emissions

  • 10 12月 2024

  More than 100 countries have pledged to cut methane emissions, with not much to show for it so far. What is being done to change that?

• Opinion

  What does a second Trump term mean for US solar?

  • 03 12月 2024

  Could the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act reshape the future of US solar? Hear Sylvia Leyva Martinez and Martin Pochtaruk from Heliene tackle policy changes, trade challenges and the critical skills gap in solar manufacturing.

• Opinion

  What carbon capture needs to meet climate goals

  • 11 10月 2024

  What can we expect in the world of energy in 2024. A solar slowdown, relief for OPEC+, and the rise of blue hydrogen are among Wood Mackenzie analysts’ predictions for the year ahead.

• Opinion

  How AI is reviving the nuclear industry

  • 30 9月 2024

  Surging electricity demand for AI is prompting companies and banks to look at building new nuclear power plants in the US. Government support will still be needed.

• Opinion

  How are tariffs and trade policies impacting green energy growth in the US?

  • 22 10月 2024

  Global investment in renewables is set to surpass US$2 trillion by 2030, creating jobs, lowering costs and making the U.S. more competitive. But with bottlenecks like transmission gridlock and permitting delays, how can we ensure clean energy initiatives deliver maximum impact?

• Opinion

  Tech companies accelerate nuclear deployment

  • 18 10月 2024

  Nuclear power can play an important role in tackling climate change and strengthening energy security. Its big problem has been buyers have not been willing to pay a premium for 24/7 carbon-free power. This week, that started to change.

• Opinion

  US low-carbon energy manufacturing booms

  • 01 11月 2024

  Tariffs and tax credits are leading to a surge in US production capacity for solar equipment and batteries, but put upward pressure on costs

• Opinion

  The trouble with transformers

  • 29 10月 2024

  The Energy Gang explores why transformers are suddenly in short supply and what’s being done to fix the situation.

• Opinion

  Assessing the risks to US renewables

  • 17 9月 2024

  US tax credits for low-carbon energy have bipartisan support, but could still come under pressure in the next Congress. Wood Mackenzie has modelled a “severe downside scenario” to show the possible impact on investment if the credits are cut.

• Opinion

  How can the industry improve battery and storage fire safety - Part 1

  • 23 9月 2024

  How can we prevent lithium-ion battery fires from reigniting? What can be done to improve energy storage safety? Discover the answers in this episode with experts Kelly Sarber and Anthony Natale.

• Opinion

  Climate Week NYC special: Can the US electricity system meet the challenges it faces?

  • 25 9月 2024

  Ed Crooks hosts a special live edition of the podcast, recorded during Climate Week at NYU, to debate the risks and opportunities in this new world for US power.