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Rising electricity demand in Texas: the canary in the coalmine for the rest of the US?
- 22 April 2024
This bonus episode was recorded during the spring meeting of the Gulf Coast Power Association in Houston. Our guests debate the key trends in electricity demand growth, and the ability of Texas as a deregulated competitive market to respond to these new opportunities and difficulties.
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2024 is a year of elections. What will they mean for clean energy?
- 16 April 2024
Over half the world's countries are holding elections this year. They come at a time when resistance to the energy transition is building in many parts of the globe. Ed is joined by Amy Myers Jaffe and Vijay Vaitheeswaran to explore the ramifications of these key elections.
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Everyone is worrying about rising demand for electricity. Do Microsoft and Google have an answer?
- 02 April 2024
The future of electricity is at a crossroads, with demand soaring because of AI, EVs and more. Google, Microsoft and Nucor have an innovative plan to boost clean energy tech and aid this rising demand. Tune in to our latest episode of The Energy Gang as host Ed Crooks, alongside experts Dr Melissa Lott and Michael Webber, explore the urgency of this issue and the role emerging technologies must play.
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How will utilities meet surging power demand?
- 19 March 2024
Ed Crooks is joined by experts Amy Myers Jaffe and Samantha Gross to discuss the evolving landscape of power demand and climate goals. They also explore the rapid growth of new energy vehicle sales in China and what this means for global emissions reduction efforts.
Opinion
Bonus interviews at Distributech
- 08 March 2024
This bonus episode of Wood Mackenzie’s The Energy Gang is our third from the Distributech conference in Orlando.
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How can we develop new energy technologies and get them deployed at scale?
- 05 March 2024
As the world moves towards a sustainable energy future, government support is essential for research to develop new technologies, and for investment to deploy them at scale. But how do we know which strategies will be most effective for the progress we need, both to bring down the costs of existing technologies and to create new breakthroughs? Ed Crooks, Melissa Lott and Jessika Trancik discuss the progress of clean energy technologies.
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Is AI really a game-changer for energy?
- 23 January 2024
Discover the game-changing potential of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of energy
Opinion
Was COP28 a huge success? | Podcast
- 15 December 2023
As COP28 comes to a close, the Energy Gang looks back on the last two weeks of discussion. Ed Crooks was there in Dubai, as were regular guests Dr Melissa Lott and Amy Harder, and together they answer the one key question: can we call it a success?
Opinion
COP28: A nuclear COP?
- 11 December 2023
Join Ed Crooks and Henri Paillere as they dissect the global nuclear industry's current state and the implications of governments aiming to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050. Special insights from Reta Lewis on US Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon on the future of nuclear energy.
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COP28: What's the point of the COP? | Podcast
- 08 December 2023
On today’s episode, Ed hosts an energy expert roundtable focused on the critical discussions about the urgency of climate action, the effectiveness of annual climate summits, and the potential impact of upcoming elections on global climate and energy policies.
Opinion
COP28: What’s happening with EVs? | Podcast
- 08 December 2023
In the final days of the COP28 conference, Ed sits down with Kristen Siemen, Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, to discuss the current state of the EV market, GM’s plans for the industry and the key takeaways from conversations at the summit.
Opinion
COP28: Hydrogen headaches | Podcast
- 07 December 2023
As COP28 navigates the future of fossil fuels, the spotlight is on low-carbon hydrogen as a potential game-changer. However, with challenges like water use, infrastructure resistance and cost, the road ahead is complex.
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COP28: Will COP28 deliver a pledge to phase out fossil fuels? | Podcast
- 05 December 2023
The Energy Gang podcast breaks down the fossil fuel debate with Maria Mendiluce and Kelly Sims Gallagher. Is it time for a complete phase-out or can CCUS lead the way?
Opinion
COP28: Delivering on the promise of climate finance – at last | Podcast
- 04 December 2023
We unpack the pressing issues surrounding climate finance and all of the pivotal discussions from the Climate Co-Lab event, hosted by Ed Crooks on day 5 of COP28.
Opinion
What can we expect from COP28? | Podcast
- 01 December 2023
Explore COP28 insights with The Energy Gang! Join Ed Crooks, Dr. Melissa Lott, and Amy Myers-Jaffe as they dissect key climate topics, from the Global Stocktake to renewable energy goals and methane reduction pledges.
Opinion
Fifty years since the first oil shock: how much has changed? | Podcast
- 20 October 2023
US oil production has reached unprecedented levels, but what implications does this hold for our energy security? Join the latest episode, where host Ed Crooks joined by Robbie Orvis and Amy Myers Jaffe, delve into the intricate world of energy dynamics, past and present.
Opinion
The energy transition needs minerals. Is deep sea mining the best way to get them? | Podcast
- 06 October 2023
Ed Crooks is back in the host’s chair, and joined by regular Amy Harder, Executive Editor of Cipher Magazine, the publication supported by Breakthrough Energy, and Dr Melissa Lott, Director of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy.
Opinion
The Energy Gang at the London Hydrogen Conference: part one | Podcast
- 26 September 2023
Host Ed Crooks brings you the first of two special episodes recorded live from Wood Mackenzie’s Hydrogen Conference.
Opinion
The Energy Gang live from NYU: An expert analysis on the energy transition landscape | Podcast
- 22 September 2023
A special edition in partnership with New York University during Climate Week in New York. The panel highlights the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in the United States' efforts to combat climate change and transition to a low-carbon energy future.
Opinion
The US government is rolling the dice on direct air capture | Podcast
- 08 September 2023
We explore the science and analysis behind DAC and CCS technologies, including their socio-political implications. Guest host Amy Myers-Jaffe is joined by Emily Grubert and Robbie Orvis to discuss the opportunities and challenges.
Opinion
Defeating doomerism: the search for a new climate narrative | Podcast
- 11 August 2023
Ed Crooks is joined by Dr Melissa Lott and Amy Harder to discuss doomerism and how it’s creeping into climate change conversations. Plus, the potential of carbon utilization and what it can mean for the energy sector.
Opinion
The race to lead the world in clean energy | Podcast
- 14 July 2023
Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers-Jaffe, as they discuss the economic vision behind Bidenomics and how it aims to turn the climate crisis into an opportunity for job creation and cost reduction.
Opinion
Controversy over COP28 | Podcast
- 30 June 2023
On this week’s Energy Gang we delve into the challenges and opportunities ahead for the upcoming climate talks at COP 28. The gang also look at grid stability which is a critical concern and the rising demand for long-duration battery storage solutions.
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AI in energy; evolution or revolution? | Podcast
- 19 May 2023
The Energy Gang examines whether AI can help build a net-zero energy system
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The Energy Gang Live from NYU’s 2040 Now Event | Podcast
- 21 April 2023
The Energy Gang dives into scenario analysis and the future of energy in their latest episode, recorded live at NYU's 2040 Now event.
Opinion
Is geothermal energy the key to stabilising the grid? | Podcast
- 07 April 2023
In the latest episode, we discuss the growing importance of geothermal energy in power generation, Virtual Power Plants and the trend of ESG investing.
Opinion
Could a banking crisis stop our energy transition progress? | Podcast
- 24 March 2023
On the show today, Ed Crooks is joined by Dr Melissa Lott from Columbia University, and Shanu Matthew of Lazard Asset Management, to analyse the economic storm we’ve seen brewing in the past few weeks.
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Clearing the red tape around renewables | Podcast
- 10 March 2023
On this week’s episode, Dr. Melissa Lott and Emily Grubert join Ed Crooks to explore critical topics in the energy industry. They discuss the steps needed to unlock investment in renewable energy projects, energy security concerns following recent geopolitical events, and the latest innovations in battery chemistry.
Opinion
Climate Change is Shaping Our Most Important Decisions in the Energy Transition
- 24 February 2023
Ed Crooks and Melissa Lott are joined by Dr Sarah Kapnick from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to understand the consequences of a warming world is essential for making the right decisions as trillions of dollars are invested in energy production around the world.
Opinion
The US clean energy boom: What might stop it?
- 10 February 2023
Robbie Orvis and Amy Myers-Jaffe, join Ed Crooks on today’s Energy Gang episode to discuss barriers that need to be addressed in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure the continued growth of low carbon energy in the US.

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