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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AI in energy; evolution or revolution? | Podcast

• 19 May 2023

The Energy Gang examines whether AI can help build a net-zero energy system

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The renaissance of nuclear power | Podcast

• 27 January 2023

This special episode of The Energy Gang focuses on nuclear power. Ed Crooks is joined by Katy Huff, Carl Perez and Melissa Lott. They discuss what’s driving the global resurgence of interest in its potential.

What could 2023 deliver in energy? | Podcast

• 13 January 2023

Melissa Lott, Director of the Centre on Global Energy Policy, is joined by Amy Myers-Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice & Sustainability Lab, and research professor at NYU. Together they look forward to the next 12 months and discuss the opportunities or challenges that may await the energy industry.

A year in the world of energy | Podcast

• 16 December 2022

As 2022 swiftly comes to a close, the Energy Gang reflects on the news and events of the last 12 months in the energy industry and beyond.

The Energy Gang podcast: managing mid-transition

• 23 September 2022

We often talk about “the energy transition”. In this episode, we discuss what it means to be in the middle of that transition.

The Energy Gang podcast: Winter is coming – what does it mean for Europe?

• 09 September 2022

We discuss the ongoing energy crisis in Europe and the race to stay warm this winter. We also turn our attention to the Clean Air Act and how it will impact the ongoing demand for electric cars in California.

The Energy Gang podcast: what does the IRA mean for the world?

• 26 August 2022

We revisit the surprise of the summer: the most important US climate legislation ever. Now that The Inflation Reduction Act has officially been signed into law, what’s next?

The Energy Gang podcast: The Supreme Court vs the EPA

• 15 July 2022

This week the gang discuss the US Supreme Court’s decision to impose new limits on the Environmental Protection Agency, the Russia-Ukraine war and inflation and their impact on the price of renewables, President Biden's proposal for a suspension of federal gas taxes and more.

The Energy Gang podcast: the EU's plan for energy self-sufficiency

• 03 June 2022

The energy crisis is showing no signs of abating. There’s a shortage of energy, and the world’s efforts to transition to low-carbon energy are met with countless hurdles.

The Energy Gang podcast: energy policy – the good, the bad and the ugly

• 20 May 2022

In today’s episode of The Energy Gang, the team explores three current events that highlight and exemplify the current state of the energy transition in the US and beyond.

The Energy Gang podcast: California gets to 100% renewable electricity. Almost

• 06 May 2022

Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Harder. In this week's episode, the gang discuss nuclear power, California’s quick peek into the future and the current state of the global supply chain.

The Energy Gang podcast: Can aviation be made sustainable?

• 17 January 2022

Exploring sustainable aviation fuel and electric planes, if venture capital and private equity investment is going to the right technologies, the EU's Green Taxonomy and discussing the hit Netflix film Don't Look Up.

The Energy Gang podcast: The gang wraps up 2021

• 17 December 2021

Talking the gang's top 5 energy stories of 2021, energy storage, green stimulus in Europe, smart devices, the role of SPACs in financing clean energy and more.

The Energy Gang podcast: The Energy Gang's Next Chapter

• 29 October 2021

The Energy Gang podcast: Why TransitTech is so vital to struggling public transportation systems

• 10 October 2021

Ride sharing has swept transportation systems over the last decade – bringing convenience, bu...

The Energy Gang podcast: Will Direct-Air Carbon Capture be viable

• 20 September 2021

Carbon capture has long been criticized as too nascent, too expensive, and too distracting. I...

The Energy Gang podcast: Power after carbon

• 14 September 2021

The electric grid is a central pillar of a zero-carbon economy. But in an era of unrelenting ...