What’s next for energy after the US elections?
President Trump plans a sharp change of direction
The recent US elections are set to transform the energy landscape, with the Republicans now in control of the presidency and Congress. They intend to set a new direction for energy policy, emphasising affordability and reliability over sustainability and climate.
The Energy Gang explores what this shift means for the American energy sector and the potential implications for both domestic and global markets.
Climate Week NYC Special:
Can the US Electricity System Meet the Challenges?
The US is entering a new era of electricity demand growth, after two decades of flatlining consumption. It is a shift that has huge implications for consumers, the industry and climate goals. This special live edition of the podcast, recorded during Climate Week at NYU, debates the risks and opportunities in this new world for US power.
There’s No Transition Without Transmission. How Can We Make It Easier to Build?
To go from an electricity system based on coal and gas to one based on solar and wind, the US needs a very different power grid. On some estimates, annual installations of new transmission capacity need to double. The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has been working on regulatory reforms, intended to smooth the path for new investments in transmission lines.
Jigar Shah returns to the Energy Gang
Jigar Shah, one of the originators of the Energy Gang, now runs the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, encouraging private sector investment and supporting the administration’s work to achieve its net zero goals. Shah talks about the hot topic of the moment in energy: meeting increased demand for electricity driven by data centers for AI, new factories, and electric vehicles.
Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast
Featuring conversations with thought leaders in the utility sector. In this episode, Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at NYU, joins the Power Perspectives Podcast in the wake of the November 2024 elections to discuss the most pressing issues shaping the energy landscape. With her expertise in energy geopolitics, climate risk, and sustainability, Amy offers invaluable insights into how utilities can adapt to evolving challenges while pursuing a more resilient and sustainable future.