The rise of AI means surging investment in electricity supply. What will that mean for customers?

• 03 September 2024

As AI demand surges, it’s creating new challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. How can the grid keep up, and who stands to gain the most - customers or industry giants?

Day 3: How can we finance the energy transition? Discussions from the final day of the Reuters Global Energy Transition Conference 2024

• 28 June 2024

Ed discusses the crucial theme of financing the energy transition. Hear from experts at Reactivate, Citi and more as they share their insights into addressing the financial challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition.

Day 2: The Energy Gang at The Reuters Global Energy Transition Conference 2024

• 27 June 2024

Check out the second special episode of Wood Mackenzie's The Energy Gang podcast, recorded at the Reuters Global Energy Transition 2024 conference in New York. Listen in as we sit down with leaders from key companies shaping the energy transition.

There’s no transition without transmission. How can we make it easier to build?

• 28 May 2024

Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Myers-Jaffe and Shanu Mathew, to unpack the latest orders from FERC. What are the regulators trying to do, and why do some people object to their plans? And what will the proposed reforms mean for the energy transition in the electricity sector in the US?

Google’s demanding goals for decarbonisation

• 16 May 2024

Evolving power: the impact of electric vehicles on energy utilities

• 01 March 2024

In this bonus episode from Distributech, Ed is joined by Quinn Nakayama, from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). They have an in-depth discussion on how the rise in EVs is forcing utilities to rethink infrastructure, optimise energy use, and plan for a very different future.

The Energy Gang at Distributech 2024 in Orlando

• 28 February 2024

Recorded live from the Distributech 2024 conference, Ed Crooks is joined by industry leaders to discuss the role of AI within the renewable energy marketplace.

2023 was a tough year for clean energy investment. Will 2024 be better?

• 20 February 2024

Join Ed Crooks, Amy Myers-Jaffe and Dan Goldman as they discuss the downturn in climate-focused funds and venture capital flows. What’s impacting clean energy shares?

What does 2024 have in store for energy?

• 09 January 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.

COP28: Ed's notebook | Podcast

• 22 December 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.

Be of good cheer! | Podcast

• 22 December 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.

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

• 04 December 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.

Thanksgiving special: a family debate about energy | Podcast

• 17 November 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?

Heating up: what record temperatures mean for energy | Podcast

• 28 July 2023

Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers-Jaffe, as they explore the impacts of the extreme weather we’ve been seeing, the ramifications of a warming world, and the stresses that it creates.

What does the US debt ceiling deal mean for clean energy? | Podcast

• 19 June 2023

The Gang discuss the US debt ceiling deal, Canadian wildfires, new EPA regulations – and the inaugural Energy Gang Book Group.

Big Green is under attack | Podcast

• 02 June 2023

Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Myers Jaffe and Amy Harder on the Energy Gang podcast to discuss the rise of the Big Green energy industry.

Wind and whales: how can we manage the conflicts when energy investment affects local communities and eco-systems?  | Podcast

• 05 May 2023

How can we manage the conflicts when energy investment affects local communities and eco-systems?  Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott and Amy Duffuor.   

US upstream: what to watch for in 2017

• 23 January 2017

We present five of our predictions for 2017, focusing on the US upstream industry.

5 questions about federal lands leasing in a Trump era

• 20 January 2017

As Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the United States ushers in a new policy era, what can the energy and natural resources industries expect?

Oil and gas M&A market in the Americas

• 01 November 2016

Kristy Kramer, Principal Consultant for Americas Gas and Power, discusses the oil and gas M&A market in the Americas.

5 things to know about investing in Mexico power and gas

• 17 October 2016

Mexico’s power and gas reforms are creating competitive investment markets.

Zero-royalty mineral drilling: a saving grace?

• 18 July 2016

Drilling zero-royalty minerals is giving some US Lower 48 operators a competitive advantage in the down commodities market.

US solar market sees best quarter ever for residential installations

• 12 December 2019

U.S. residential solar market sets new record in Q3 2019. Download the free executive summary from Wood Mackenzie and SEIA.

US utilities are still choosing solar

• 05 August 2020

Utility-scale solar PV is likely to remain the most economically competitive electricity source in the US

Commercial solar could be huge – what’s holding it back?

• 17 August 2020

Today there are only 15 commercial wind leases in the , and a number of them are held by the same group of companies

US utilities are leaving non-wires alternatives on the table

• 27 August 2020

Proposed non-wires alternatives are still often deemed either more expensive or less reliable than the conventional reinforcement option

Solar tax equity is more competitive than ever

• 15 October 2020

The forces shaping current tax equity transactions – increasing competition for a limited resource, barriers to entry for new suppliers, and strong investor preferences – have always been there, but 2020 has exacerbated them.

Climate change, DERs, and other updates from the grid edge in Q3

• 30 October 2020

Each quarter, Wood Mackenzie’s grid edge analysts release an update on what’s going on in the markets they cover.

Climate change, DERs, and other updates from the grid edge in Q3

• 30 October 2020

Each quarter, Wood Mackenzie’s grid edge analysts release an update on what’s going on in the markets they cover.

Deep freeze hits Texas hard as US Gulf Coast shutters oil complex

• 17 February 2021

We're examining the immediate impacts to the oil industry from 15-16 February as captured across our real-time monitoring offerings.