Archive - Volts

How is decarbonization going in the UK?

The UK's journey from coal powerhouse to offshore wind leader and the challenges ahead

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1:07:26

What in tarnation is going on in Texas?

The state's booming renewables market faces legislative attacks. I dig in with Doug Lewin.

Apr 16 •

1:23:08

Volts community thread #17

Open to all free & paid subscribers.

Apr 14 •

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Samuel R (Volts team)

What's up with clean energy in Finland?

Nuclear, wind, and pragmatism: Finland's energy revolution.

Apr 11 •

57:38

How is clean electricity doing globally?

Clean electricity hits 40% globally as solar keeps doubling every two years and China's energy revolution outpaces the rest of the world.

Apr 9 •

1:18:15

What's up with clean-energy supply chains and global trade?

How trade barriers and tariff threats are creating investment uncertainty in global clean energy markets.

Apr 4 •

1:07:31

The view from inside DC, with Rep. Sean Casten

I talk with the congressman about why Trump is meeting so little resistance, what can be salvaged of energy policy in the next four years, and where to…

Apr 2 •

1:10:34

March 2025

Mailbag episode - March 2025

My new EV, alternatives to Substack, mommy & daddy parties, solar geoengineering and more

Mar 28 •

54:00

What's going on with public power in New York?

A conversation with Patrick Robbins of Public Power NY and Johanna Bozuwa of the Climate and Community Institute.

Mar 26 •

1:01:02

Canada's largest sustainable community takes shape

How a former municipal airport in oil-rich Alberta is becoming a carbon-neutral neighborhood for 30,000 people.

Mar 19 •

1:01:18

Volts community thread #16

Open to all free & paid subscribers.

Mar 17 •

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Samuel R (Volts team)

Making sure smart devices can talk to each other and the grid

How the Mercury Consortium wants to prevent your smart devices from becoming expensive paperweights.

Mar 14 •

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